Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour

543 reviews
2 hrs

Take your tastebuds on a tour of Chicago’s culinary masterpieces.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
  • Outdoors
  • Tours

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$37.00$41.11
1
Child 4–12 yearsi
$25.90$28.78
0

Estimated total · $37.00

Tour guide Chicago Food and Culture Tour
Tour guide Chicago Food and Culture Tour
Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour

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Overview

Join the Chicago Food and Culture Walking Tour and make sure you sample the city’s best culinary staples. 

From the famous "cheezborger" to hearty Italian beef, Chicago has a long-standing tradition of meatpacking and several historic taverns. 

You’ll see the birthplace of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza at Pizzeria Uno, founded in 1943 and hear about the Windy City’s pizza-shaped rivalry with New York. 

On this tour, you can learn all about Chicago’s restaurant connections to Saturday Night Live and try the quintessential Chicago Italian beef sandwich at Mr. Beef. This local favorite is a filming location for the Emmy-winning hit series “The Bear”.  

Guests can take in beautiful views of the Chicago Riverwalk, Centennial Fountain, and glitzy downtown skyscrapers as you take your 1.5-mile stroll together. 

Hear about legendary tales of Prohibition-era speakeasies and notorious gangsters such as Dean O’Banion and Al Capone.  

On this food and culture tour, your friendly Chicago guide will share hidden gems that you can experience with your fellow travelers.

Location

Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park
401 East River Drive
60611 Chicago

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Chloe N.

Mar 2026

Smooth check-in with no surprises. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Luca T.

May 2026

Great value versus buying tickets separately. Queues moved faster than expected, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Luca T.

Feb 2025

Well organized from start to finish. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ada Y.

Jan 2026

Great value versus buying tickets separately. worth blocking a half-day for.

Emma P.

Sep 2025

The pace worked well with kids. and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

James D.

Apr 2026

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. with straightforward entry. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Nadia V.

Nov 2025

Well organized from start to finish. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Zara H.

Mar 2026

Clear signage when we arrived. Plenty of time to explore afterward, we’d echo the hype online.

Ines M.

Nov 2025

Helpful crew and clear instructions. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

James H.

Mar 2026

Well organized from start to finish. Views exceeded our expectations, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Nadia V.

Apr 2025

The pace worked well with kids. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Luca S.

Jan 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, nothing felt confusing at the entrance. (Short walk from our hotel made it simple.)

Nadia A.

Dec 2025

Smooth check-in with no surprises. (Plenty of time to explore afterward, and we felt we got our money’s worth.)

Maya V.

Jul 2025

The pace worked well with kids. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history.

Felix W.

Dec 2025

Well organized from start to finish. Views exceeded our expectations, with straightforward entry.