River North Food Walking Tour

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River North Food Walking Tour

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Earliest available date: September 12, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor foods from Chicago's best deep dish pizza restaurant, Rick Bayless' amazing Mexican fare and more. 


In addition to all the delicious food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. We have vegetarian options at all the food stops and can accommodate other dietary restrictions with advance notice. 


Join us on a culinary adventure of Chicago's River North neighborhood. We've done all the delicious research to showcase the best eats in Chicago. Wear your comfy shoes, bring your appetite and we'll take care of the rest...

What You Get

Local guide
Professional guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Doughnut Vault

The Doughnut Vault: Food & Wine Magazine named it the best doughnut in America.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Rudy Malnati is generally considered to be the inventor of Chicago deep-dish pizza. (est. 1971)
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

XOCO

Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless is one of the best known chefs for Mexican cuisine in America.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Club Lago

Delicious, authentic Northern Italian fare made with love by third generation owners in this “Real Chicago” historic tavern since 1952.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Cafe Cremerie

European-style cafe featuring exquisite sweets, savory bites, rich coffee, and a curated selection of wines.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Wrigley Building (Pass By)

The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North Side

Merchandise Mart (Pass By)

Large shopping center includes diverse wholesale shops with apparel, home goods, accessories & more.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, West Merchandise Mart Plaza, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60654

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We will be meeting outside in front of the main entrance to the Merchandise Mart. You will see the Chicago River and large statues that resemble pez dispensers to know you are in the right location.
End Point

714 N Wells St, North Wells Street, Cook County Illinois, United States, US, 60654

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.5
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based on 96 reviews
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Excellent
August 18, 2026

Engaging, knowledgeable tour guide. A mix of architecture and food history. One of the 6 stops was not available, the one one we were looking forward too.

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Great Guide and Food
August 03, 2026

Jake was a fantastic guide. Food was great but Portillo didn’t prepare the food on time which made the tour run late.

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Overall very fun.
June 09, 2026

Jake was a great tour guide. The donuts were awesome and I loved the “vault” story. Also liked the tacos and gelato. I wasn’t a fan of the Italian beef sandwich. The meat didn’t have that much flav...read more

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Not that nice for the price.
June 02, 2026

Let me start by saying the guide was lovely! Overall it was disappointing for the price point. I would have loved a more informative and educational tour and again for the price, the options were...read more

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Let me start by saying the guide was lovely!
June 02, 2026

Let me start by saying the guide was lovely! Overall it was disappointing for the price point. I would have loved a more informative and educational tour and again for the price, the options were r...read more

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