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Classic Chicago Food Lovers Tour in River North

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Cook (Illinois)
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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Discover Chicago's culinary delights on a guided tour through River North. Sample famous dishes like deep dish pizza and Italian beef while learning about the area's rich food history.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Get a taste of Chicago on this small-group walking food tour and explore the specialties of River North neighborhood. Dive deeper into the culinary history of the place while trying out the best dishes to illustrate different cuisines.


Follow your guide’s advice not to get lost in a great diversity of options and enjoy the most peculiar delicacies including deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and hot-dogs. Feel your stomach with delight and your head with new information as you walk and learn something new with every step you make.


- Eat your way through the River North neighborhood to get a real taste of the City by the Lake.

- Combine walking tour with history insights and culinary tips from your guide.

- Enjoy a small group for better personalized experience.

- Benefit from your guides expertise and learn more about restaurants and cafés of Chicago.


What You Get

Learn about the culinary history of Chicago and the culture of the River North neighborhood
Classic Italian beef
Chicago’s most famous foods
Extra food and drinks
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances
  • *We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

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River North

Food makes one of the best memories of any travel. So be welcomed by the River North neighborhood, the best destination for foodies in the Windy City. Sample iconic local food and savor the moments of pleasure choosing your favorite. Start your culinary adventure with Chicago-style hot dog. Witness the reason why it is called beef dragged through the garden and trace its origins in Vienna. Having made it to Chicago, a sausage on a poppy seed bun became popular with baseball fans and at fairs to later conquer the whole city becoming the most popular fast food. You may encounter different variations depending on a vendor, but your guide will introduce the best option to you.
40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

River North

Take a stroll around the neighborhood before you get to the next specialty of the City by the Lake. Get acquainted with prominent Chicago deep-dish pizza, which dates back to 1943 and is reportedly invented at Pizzeria Uno with exact author to be uncertain. Make sure the “dish” is 3.1 cm deep and filled with luscious cheese and spicy pepperoni. Savor the taste while listening to captivating facts from the city’s life and history.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

River North

Be introduced to another favorite of any Chicagoan, which is Italian beef sandwich. The iconic meal awaits you with mouth-watering smell and tasty appearance. Only a glance at that French roll filled with a great amount of sliced roast beef sirloin will evoke an inexplicable desire to have it all. Fall in love with local cuisine and feel the Italian flavor as the Italian immigrants have influenced the Chicago culinary scene the most. Receive some tips on where to eat next from your local guide, who knows all the hidden toothsome gems of the city.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

The Chicago Theatre, North State Street, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60601

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Meet your guide at the Chicago Theater (underneath the marquee)
End Point

River North, Cook County Illinois, United States, US

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Finish the tour near the Chicago Brown Line “L” Station.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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