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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

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $89.00

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Sun 22 Jun

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)

freethinker01

Jul 2017

This was an excellent overview of the types of food Chicago is known for. Our tour guide, Carrie, was very knowledgeable of all aspects of the experience- the history of the food (ex the multiple immigrant groups who contributed ingredients), how the food is cooked and why, as well as the local restaurant context. The tour follows a unique strategy of introducing simple to increasingly more complex cuisine, which often parallels the underlying immigrant experience. The restaurants chosen are of course top notch, and are very happy to accomodate the tour. After the tour is over, you get an incredible bonus- free admission to the Art Insitute, ranked as one of the best museums in the world for several years running. Highly recommended!

Response from Host

Feb 2019

Thank you very much for joining our tour and for your kind words and recommendation, dear guest. We're truly honoured to have you in our food tour and we're extremely delighted that you had a wonderful time with our guide! Please come and visit again our other Secret Food Tours - now in over 30 cities world-wide. Till next time! :)

cboeres

Jul 2017

Had a wonderful time wth Carrie on this amazing food tour! Lots of local history on food in Chicago and architecture. Gino's pizza the best!

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Thank you! You're amazing!

P_SKumar11

Jul 2017

The tour began with quintessentially Chicagoan deep dish pizza. Seated at the pizza restaurant, we all got to know each other and the host, Carrie. It was a great group of mixed ages and nationalities, and Carrie was enthusiastic about our adventure. From there we experienced a variety of classics including beef sandwiches and Chicago's infamous hot dogs, while receiving fascinating historical information from Carrie. The tour culminated in stylish fashion with food and drink on the rooftop of a beautiful art museum in downtown, near the landmark Bean sculpture. A thoroughly enjoyable, and extremely delicious, experience! Would recommend to all friends and family visiting Chicago, and even to locals wanting to learn more about the city and find new food spots.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Thank you for the marvelous review and for sharing about the things you have enjoyed in our food adventure. We're looking forward to having you in our other tours as well! =)