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Chicago walking tasting tour with Secret Food Tours

Chicago walking tasting tour with Secret Food Tours

Overview

On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city.

You'll experience all the city's biggest food hits, many dishes with roots dating back over 150 years. This moving feast incorporates a walk through some of the city's world renowned architecture and public art in the famed Chicago Loop District. Experience our famous deep dish pizza, taste the amazing Italian beef sandwich, enjoy gourmet popcorn, and lots of other treats. Plus, there is our mouth-watering secret dish that you can only find out about on the day of the tour!

City: Chicago

Tue 29 Apr

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Starting at $89.00

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Tue 29 Apr

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Italian Beef Sandwich

Local guide

Brownie

Chicago-style Hot Dog

Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)

Deep Dish Pizza with Sausage

Gourmet Popcorn

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

What To Expect

Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch

It was named for the city’s first African American Mayor, who served from 1983-87 and opened in 1991. Chicago’s known for having some of the finest architecture in the world.

Financial District

centered on LaSalle Street in the Loop, is the fulcrum of the heartland’s economic engines. Looming skyscrapers form a canyon-like effect down LaSalle, which ends abruptly with the Art Deco masterpiece of the Board of Trade on Jackson. Floridly-dressed commodity traders at the Board of Trade, regulators at the Chicago Fed, and bankers of all pinstripes know this power corridor very well.

Calder’s Flamingo

53-foot tall stabile located in the Federal Plaza in front of the Kluczynski Federal Building. It was commissioned by the United States General Services Administration and was unveiled in 1974, although Calder's signature on the sculpture indicates it was constructed in 1973.

The Rookery Building

The Rookery building in the heart of Chicago’s financial district stands testimony to the resilience and creative spirit of late-nineteenth century Chicago. The rebirth of the city in the wake of the Great Fire of 1871 gave rise to the multi-storied office building that would transform the landscape of America’s cities.

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton is one of romance and undeniable charm. Potter Palmer was a Chicago business magnate—well-known for a variety of endeavors, including his significant role in the development of downtown Chicago’s iconic State Street.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (675)

Damana M

Oct 2017

After reading good reviews about the Secret Food Tours around the world, I was excited to see that they had added a Chicago tour in time for my first visit to that city. My tour had ten people: Our guide Carrie, 4 brothers and their wives and me travelling solo.It was a small group and that made it more personal. I liked that. We met at Gino's East (521 S Dearborn St, Chicago) where we learnt about the the structure of the tour, our guide's background and love of food and the other people on the group. Luckily, we had no fussy eaters so there wouldn't be many restrictions. At Gino's, we had a Chicago pizza with cheese and tomato. I didn't finish my giant piece but that was more because I was pacing myself. It tasted delicious and the ambience of the restaurant made it feel more authentic. We then walked out into rainy Chicago and admired the postmodern architecture of the Harold Washington Library from the outside, with Carrie telling us the history of the building. The inside of the building was amazing too. So much art, open bright spaces and an indoor garden with trees on the 9th floor. We did not eat in the library. With the rain continuing, our next stop was to grab a delicious espresso with sparkling water at Intelligentsia Monadnock. After that shot of coffee, we wandered the Monadnock Building which is the world's largest load-bearing building. It also uses aluminium in its construction which made it very interesting to photograph. The fancy shops it holds are also beautiful to look in on. Next stop after walking through the pouring rain was Max's Take Out for a real Chicago dog. I loved it! I sometimes sit at work wishing I could have one for lunch but alas, I like in Seattle. The one rule we learnt is NO KETCHUP! This is a must try eat. With a quick stop and a chance to dry off at The Berghoff Restaurant, we enjoyed a root beer. I don't usually like root beer but this was very nice. I'd drink it again and I don't like soda. The restaurant itself is a beautiful building with a newly renovated bar that run the one whole wall. It was a quick walk to Al's #1 Italian Beef (234 S Wabash Ave) for my favourite food of the tour - the Italian Beef sandwich. I expected it to be soggy and fatty but it was perfectly balanced with beef that melts in your mouth, bread that holds it structure and the beef juices with a little spice from this hot pepper salsa stuff we added. I dream of this too. We finished at the Art Institute of Chicago in their cafe. I highly recommend the tiramisu. In every restaurant and building we visited, our guide told us the history of the food and the places. It made it all the more meaningful. I felt emerged. Carrie was great! The final stop of the tour was when Carrie took us in the Art Institute itself by helping us skip the long lines and dropped us off at the Impressionists. All is all, this $54 tour gave much more than I expected. The right amount of food, drink, history, conversation and walking. Even on a cold rainy Chicago day, it was perfect. If you get a chance, DO IT!

Nancy W

Oct 2017

The food overview was fantastic. I really felt I got a good 'taste' of Chicago's favorites. The only criticism is I wish on a couple of the venues there was a better place to sit or gather to enjoy our food. At Bergoff, I wish we could get a pretzel added and we had a planned place to sit. The architectural adds made a good difference and the walking helped digest the food!!! It was worth the money

Columbusgal_12

Oct 2017

My husband and I went on this food tour when we were in Chicago for Labor Day. We have a tradition of booking one in each city we visit as a way to see the sights and learn the history all while tasting the best of where we are. This tour isn’t bad necessarily but it could be better. For starters it seemed as though there was no call ahead ordering for the places we visited. All were very busy so when a group of 8-10 show up it can be a wait to get the food for the tasting. Also all the places except the 1st and last stop where small with little to no seating available. We stood for most of the trip which was not a big deal for me but some of the older guests in our group did complain. Be aware that if you are taking this trip on a Sunday, the speakeasy with the root beer is not open. So instead the guide offered to buy us a drink at the last stop (museum). That was kind of a bummer and I wish it had been communicated so we could have picked a different day. All in all it was ok, and if it was your first food tour, you would think it was great.