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Chicago Food Tour: Taste River North's Best Dishes
4.7
67 Ratings
Chicago
Embark on a mouthwatering food tour in Chicago’s historic River North area. Indulge in iconic dishes like deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs while uncovering the city’s culinary history and culture.
Embark on a mouthwatering food tour in Chicago’s historic River North area. Indulge in iconic dishes like deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs while uncovering the city’s culinary history and culture.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Chicago Theatre - Join us for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic River North area alongside a local guide who can show you the best spots for some of the city’s best-loved dishes.
- Millennium Park - We will pass by the beautiful Millennium Park, where are three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel,…
- The Chicago Theatre - Join us for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic River North area alongside a local guide who can show you the best spots for some of the city’s best-loved dishes.
- Millennium Park - We will pass by the beautiful Millennium Park, where are three square blocks of open lakefront complete with a Ferris Wheel, outdoor music pavillion and ice skating rink.
- Chicago Riverwalk - The Chicago Riverwalk is a free and open-air path that connects the city’s cultural, historical and natural attractions.
- River North - Your Chicago food tour will take you through the River North neighborhood — the original Chicago foodie destination — to sample some world-famous Chicago dishes, local favorites, and a sweet treat. It’s an afternoon that will leave you full of delicious food and memories for a lifetime! We start with a very well-known Chicago dish: the Chicago-style hot dog. Every Chicagoan has his or her own preference as to how the dog should be made, and you’ll get a chance to try your guide’s favorite version. Next up is the world-famous Chicago deep-dish pizza. fter you’ve filled up on pizza and hot dogs, we’ll then continue our tasting journey with a classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef.
- The Loop - Stroll through the main streets near the Loop Chicago which offers a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants, bars and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries.
What's Included
- Friendly local, English-speaking guide
- Taste Chicago-style hot dog, a slice of pizza, and Italian beef sandwich
- Visit River North neighborhood, original Chicago foodies destination
- Tips on what else to see, do, and eat
- Taste Chicago’s most famous food
- Friendly local, English-speaking guide
- Taste Chicago-style hot dog, a slice of pizza, and Italian beef sandwich
- Visit River North neighborhood, original Chicago foodies destination
- Tips on what else to see, do, and eat
- Taste Chicago’s most famous food
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Gratuity
- Additional Food and Drinks
Additional Information
Embark on the ultimate gastronomic journey in Chicago’s historic River North region with us! Guided by a local expert, you’ll discover secret treasures and get to taste some of the city’s most popular dishes, from deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs. This tour promises not only a feast of local specialties but also an insight into the city’s food…
Embark on the ultimate gastronomic journey in Chicago’s historic River North region with us! Guided by a local expert, you’ll discover secret treasures and get to taste some of the city’s most popular dishes, from deep-dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs. This tour promises not only a feast of local specialties but also an insight into the city’s food history and culture.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- We can accommodate vegetarian options but cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
- Please note: food options and portion sizes will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.
- Experiences happen rain, shine, or snow. Please dress accordingly.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of walking.
Location
The Chicago Theatre
North State Street
The Chicago Theatre (underneath the marquee), 175 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(67 Ratings)
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Silvia_g
Oct 9, 2024
fun tour - this was a really fun tour. we got to try delicious food and Dash, our tour guide, was very fun and knowledgeable about chicago.
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L958gsnancyf
Oct 8, 2024
Fantastic Food Tour! - Dash was amazing! Highly recommend and would do again. He had so many unique tidbits about Chicago and food was amazing.
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203flaminiaf
Oct 5, 2024
Great food tour to get a taste of Chicago - I had the tour with Dash, was great! All food was amazing and super tasty (and I'm Italian I had big expectations) Dash also entertained us with many stories and interesting curiosities about Chicago. Recommended!
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W1970ppmonicar
Oct 1, 2024
The real deal - Dash was absolutely wonderful! I learned so much about Chicago, the food there, and the history. I really felt like I was in great hands the entire time. Every single bite I had on the tour was EXCELLENT. The flavors were on point. Each place felt very intentional and had a story behind it. Highly recommend taking this tour.
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Marcie
Sep 11, 2024
Great Tour - I enjoyed the Rich’s knowledge of the city and history of food. I also enjoyed meeting other people from other states and countries.
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Cruisingpanda
Sep 5, 2024
Great experience - This tour was great. Dash our tour guide is very passionate about the city of Chicago. The food stops were good. We even took the train. I would recommend this tour.
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Elisabeth_b
Aug 12, 2024
A little bit of everything! - It was such a fun experience to hear about Chicago architecture mixed with food! We loved the pizza and donuts especially! Dave does many tours so we look forward to using him again when we head back to Chicago!!!
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Dj_w
Aug 9, 2024
Great food tour - Brilliant tour and the guide really tailored it to our family. Great way to enjoy Chicago. Was very full up by the end. With food and knowledge.
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Lesliev495
Jul 31, 2024
Really delicious - We had a great experience on the gastronomic tour with Dash. He is an excellent guide, you can tell he loves his work, explains everything very well and was always attentive to any need. The dishes are really what you expect to find on this tour, they are really delicious and the portions are generous. We loved it and highly recommend it!!!
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Explore12598
Jul 30, 2024
Essential Chicago - I was looking forward to this tour but l a little apprehensive, since walking is not always that easy for me – especially long treks with a fast-moving group – thankfully it wasn’t too much and fortunately my young adult daughter was there to assist and hang back with me and support as necessary- fortunate again, this was a great small group - interesting and personable people who recognized and adhered mostly to a moderate pace
There was some walking but also an opportunity to ride the “L” which I really wanted to do anyway -I love a good hot dog and this was a treat and my favorite on the tour. The Italian beef was enjoyable but since I like food a little spicy – I missed that savory accent, however most of the group indicated this as their preference – I live in the NY metropolitan area – I know good pizza, in a number of varieties including deep-dish- this was the most disappointing – I would call it more tomato pie than pizza – and my daughter agreed. Nevertheless, the restaurant was accommodating the guide was knowledgeable and shared information that was enlightening and useful.
All things considered – this is a tour I would recommend and it’s essential Chicago!
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