Itinerary
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Stop At: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Michigan Ave, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611
Then, stroll down elegant Michigan Avenue and pass renowned local attractions before walking down the start of Route 66 to Max's Take Out, a quintessential Chicago hot dog stand that has stood the test of time. Inside, taste what makes Chicago's unique hot dog so special!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bongiorno's Cucina Italiana & Pizzeria, 405 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
Sink your teeth into a delicious Italian beef sandwich
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wrigley Building, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-4213
Taste Chicago's iconic deep dish pizza at one of our most beloved pizza restaurants, and see the first major skyscraper north of the Chicago River.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Billy Goat Tavern (Millennium Park), 60 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
A Chicago institution made famous by a popular SNL skill from the Belushi era. Here, you’ll feast on Chicago-style dogs, the totally unique Windy City interpretation of the hotdog.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: The Loop, 701 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605-2108
The Loop is Chicago’s bustling business district, named for its location within the rectangular convergence of multiple “El” train tracks.
Stop At: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623
Chicago's iconic theatre Marquee on State Street.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Chicago Pedway, Chicago, IL
During colder months, your guide will make use of the Chicago Pedway system, a network of tunnels, ground-level concourses and bridges that connects sites throughout Chicago’s central business district, to keep you as cozy as possible. During warmer times of the year, walk along the large scenic promenades of the Loop.
Expect to walk at a leisurely pace for 1.5 miles during the 2.5-hour tour, suitable for most fitness levels, with plenty of stops for tastings and photos. All tastings and beverages are included. Please give advance notice of any dietary restrictions.
Stop At: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL
Designed by world-famous architect, Frank Gehry, The Pritzker Pavilion is a stunning and unique band shell located in Grant Park. The lattice tower of speaker systems ensures full volume for all spectators at countless summer concerts and movie screenings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
A modern town square with a collection of art, architecture, and gardens that provides a stunning backdrop for hundreds of cultural events. Full tour of the park.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60602
Cloud Gate, located within Millennium Park, is known affectionately as “The Bean” and debuted in 2006. Designed by famed Indian artist, Anish Kapoor, this giant, stainless steel masterpiece has become one of the most famous symbols of Chicago arts and culture.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Crown Fountain, 201 E Randolph St Millennium Park, Chicago, IL 60601-6530
The Crown Fountain was designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and features two fifty-foot tall statues of glass brick that showcase the LED faces of over 1000 Chicagoans laughing, smiling, and spitting.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603-5608
Enjoy the original recipe brownie, which was first invented in Chicago for the 1893 World's Fair.
Duration: 9 minutes
Pass By: Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours, 540 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
FREE 2 HOUR BIKE or KAYAK RENTAL INFO:
As an additional perk for booking this particular tour, you will get a FREE 2-hour bike or kayak rental (to be used within (+/-) 3 days of your tour booking. Terms below:
To be used within +/- 3 days of your tour booking.
Bike rentals take place at Bobby’s Bike Hike World Headquarters, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL60611. Bike shop is open year-round (excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas).
Kayak rentals take place at Ohio Street Beach, Bobby’s Kayak, 550 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Kayak shop open mid-May to mid-October, weather dependent.
Offer excludes Saturday Bike/Kayak rentals between Memorial Day (end of May) Weekend to Labor Day (early September). Kayaking only available from June-September)
No discounts for not using this activity or issues due to weather restrictions.
See Availability.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria - Michigan Ave, 410 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
3 hours(approx.)
Palmer House a Hilton Hotel, 17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email us after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
TripAdvisor rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Chicago's famous foods are built on grit, hard work, and on the backs of labor. They are not for everyone, so come with an open mind as we visit Chicago hot dog stand, Deep dish pizza joint, Italian Beef sample, and the original brownie..
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : 954pamelab
Our guide AJ was very knowledgeable and shared a lot about Chicago history. The food was everything we anticipated and more. It was beyond delicious! The deep dish pizza had a buttery crust. The Chicago hot dog is definitely one of my favorites! And at the end we had an awesome brownie! The tour is a definite must if you come to Chicago!
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Posted On : 2024-04-30
Posted By : Ivana_G
Lilly was amazing. Very knowledgeable and very approachable. Our group was relatively small and everything went smoothly. In every restaurant, we had a space reserved and food was served promptly. Clearly, they had been expecting us. Great organization on the tour guide part. I only had time for one tour in Chicago. This was the perfect choice. Not just because of the food. I ended up seeing the whole downtown and also get some history of it. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : 269nathans
My wife and I really enjoyed the tour, and Mickey was a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide! The food on the tour is amazing. Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-28
Posted By : debrar177
Booked this tour on our first day in Chicago figuring it would be a great way to get oriented to the part of the city we wanted to see and it would give us a taste of iconic Chicago food without having to research where to go. It did exactly that. Loved the places we went to eat and the food was great. Our tour guide Mickey was fun, informative and made it a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Sarah_H
Mickey was such a great tour guide! The food was delicious and even with a little rain, we had a great time! 10/10 would recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27
Posted By : Pomai_S
Had a wonderful tour with Gabe! Very informative, fun, and the food was great! Just enough of everything and highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-26
Posted By : John_C
The food was just ok but our guide was exceptional! Janine did a great job giving us the fun history of Chicago and quirky back stories. She was engaging and brought a bunch of strangers together with ease. Having been to Chicago numerous times and eating specific foods we were underwhelmed with the pizza at Lou Malnati’s. They’re know for sausage deep dish yet we got cheese only on tour and it was mediocre. If never been to Chicago this is good to do. If you’ve been then skip this tour
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Posted On : 2024-04-25
Posted By : Z4205NTkathyb
This is a great way to get a taste of Chicago, literally and figuratively. In addition to tasting several local favorites, there’s a historical reference to each. Our guide, Julia, was fantastic! Highly recommend!
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : Ricardo_P
Micky was very dedicated and joyful as a tour guide should always be!
It was bust not a tour if food but also a tour of the city which was really nice!
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Posted On : 2024-04-22
Posted By : Adam_E
Jeff was a great tour guide! We enjoyed all of the food stops and Jeff had very interesting history stories. Thanks!
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Posted On : 2024-04-21