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Lonely Planet Experiences: Historic Food Tour Of River North
Tour guide at a food counter in Chicago
Food being prepared in Chicago
Pizza in Chicago

Historic Chicago Small Group Food Tour with a Local Guide

By Intrepid Travel
Free cancellation available
Price was NZ$128, price is now NZ$64 per adult
Features
Overview
  • Get a taste of Chicago’s most famous food
  • Discover locals passion for Chicago-style hot dog
  • Enough tastings to add up to a satisfying meal
  • Experience the best travel stories for yourself
  • This tour is organised and led by a B-Corp certified company

Activity location

  • River North
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Chicago Theatre
    • 735 North State Street
    • 60654, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

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Chicago: Classic Bites in River North Small Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h2h
  • English
  • Food only
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 pm
Price details
NZ$127.48
NZ$63.74 x 1 AdultNZ$63.74

Total
Price was NZ$127.48, price is now NZ$63.74
50% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal, English-speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's included3 Food Stops with 3 Food Samples such as a Chicago-style hot dog, deep-dish pizza, and Chicago sandw
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAdditonal food
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDrinks

Know before you book

  • We offer vegetarian options but cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences.
  • Children 5 and younger are complimentary.
  • Maximum group size is 12 people.
  • You must know that this tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers about 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of walking.

What you can expect

Your Chicago food tour will take you through the River North area — the original Chicago foodie destination — to sample some world-famous Chicago dishes, local favourites 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. Perfect for summers at a baseball game (cheering on the Cubs or Sox of course), or for a quick lunch on a work day, this local take on a hot dog is a debate-worthy food in Chicago and is taken very seriously by locals. 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 favourite version.

Next up is the world-famous Chicago deep-dish pizza! An entire meal unto itself, this staple of the Chicago food scene originated in River North in the 1940s when workers and families needed filling dishes at low prices. Your guide will take you to a pizza place that’s an icon to Chicago natives to try the real deal for yourself.

After you’ve filled up on pizza and hot dogs, we’ll then continue our tasting journey with a classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef. This hearty meal came about during the Depression, and it’s here to stay. You’ll sample this sandwich in a real city institution — no-frills decor included!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRiver North
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEChicago Theatre
    • 735 North State Street
    • 60654, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America