Private Chicago Food Experience

Highlights

  • Get a taste of Chicago’s most famous food in one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods

  • Discover why locals have so much passion for their very own

  • Chicago-style hot dog

  • Enjoy a slice of pizza taken to a whole new level in deep-dish form

  • Tap into Chicago’s immigrant roots with a bite of Italian beef from one of the city’s original vendors

Summary

Join us for the ultimate private foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic River North area alongside a local guide who can show you the best spots for some of the city’s best loved dishes. From deep dish pizza to Chicago-style hot dogs, this private tour will leave you filled with delicious local foods as well as some insider knowledge into the city’s culinary history and culture. 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Your private Chicago food tour will take you through the River North neighborhood — the original Chicago foodie destination — to sample some world-famous Chicago dishes, local favorites, 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 favorite 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!  We’ll conclude your private Chicago foodie experience here, with easy access to the ‘L’.  Even if you say you’ll never be hungry again, don’t forget to note some great dinner recommendations from your guide. You won’t regret it!  

What’s included?

  • Local, English-speaking guide

  • 3 Food Stops with 3 Food Samples such as a Chicago-style hot dog, deep-dish pizza, and Chicago sandwich: Italian beef

  • Additional food

  • Drinks

  • Tips/gratuities for your guide

About operator:

Imagine a network of local friends all around the world, people you can call on in any city to show you the secrets of their hometown. That’s us!


We are a global community of thousands of foodies, history buffs, street art fanatics, beer connoisseurs, wine lovers and active adventurers, and together we lead day tours about these passions in cities around the world.


Most of all, we are 100% committed to creating a positive impact whenever and wherever we travel, whether that's by showing you how to go plastic-free in our destinations, or how to make sure your tourism dollars go where they're needed most. We believe that every time we travel, we can support communities. And we can do that together, globally.