The Original 1893 Chicago World's Fair Food Tour

Summary

Travel back in time to the original 1893 World’s Fair with Chicago’s ‘Gold Coast Queen,’ Bertha Honore Palmer. Nearly 27 million people came to the fairgrounds that year to experience a showcase of more than 65,000 exhibits—everything from advanced technology, plants, art, entertainment, and food, of course. Many well-known foods debuted here first. Try several of them while listening to the memories of the great 1893 Columbian Exposition. Walk to several food tastings — enough for a full lunch. Visit the swanky Cliff Dwellers Club for a food tasting and dessert (including the famous Burnham pie), with an aerial view of Grant Park, Millennium Park, and Lake Michigan. Also, stop at the Century Room inside the Berghoff for fair favorites like chili con carne and root beer; Chicago’s Pedway—officially known as the Downtown Pedestrian Walkway System—for an exclusive popcorn snack; the 38-story Pittsfield Building for a Chicago-style hot dog, and more.

Tour info

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

Get a glimpse of what Chicago life was like in 1893 — the year the Chicago World’s Fair came to town — on this deliciously entertaining, small-group walking tour. Led by a costumed actress playing Bertha Palmer, a socialite and philanthropist who was a Chicago celebrity at the turn of the 20th century, the tour will include sightseeing, five samples of local dishes, and Bertha Palmer’s “memories” of the World’s Fair.

What’s included?

  • Sample 5 local dishes-stop in an underground network of walkways for a fair favorite popcorn snack

  • Local costumed actress guide playing Bertha Palmer, a Chicago celebrity at the turn of 20th century

  • Enjoy a delicious frankfurter but not any ordinary frankfurter, which debuted at the fair in 1893

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup/drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Tastebud Tours - Chicago Food Tours

About operator:

Book your tickets on the Tastebud Tours website. Simmply the Best Chicago Food Tour since 2009! The only Food Tour open all year! Tastebud Tours is the Chicago Food Tour everyone is talking about! Tastebud has been selected as the "Editors Choice" and "The Best Chicago Food Tour" by The Chicago Traveler in addition to be featured on NBC News, ABC's 190 North, USA Today, WGN and WTTW. As if that's not enough, we are proud to say that we've been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from Tripadvisor for the last 7 years! Now that's tasty! Unlike other Chicago Food Tours, Tastebud Food Tours is a progressive meal, not a small tasting tour. You can Shop on all Tastebud Tours! Tastebud Food Tours is the one and only Chicago Food Tour to offer all the iconic Chicago Foods! The Real Chicago! Tastebud Food Tours offers delicious food tours through Chicago's historic neighborhoods. Each small group tour serves up Chicago's quintessential cuisine while visiting different specialty food shops and highly rated Chicago restaurants. The Taste Tour includes stops located in the Chicago Loop including Millennium Park and the Cultural Center. The Flavors Tour runs through the beautiful Gold Coast neighborhood including the famous Magnificent Mile. Visit one of Chicago's famous neighborhoods and eat your way through Chicago's Old Town. Ready to Tantalize all the senses, be sure to book Chicago's Original Taste of the Riverwalk/Architecture Food Tour,three tours in one! A one of a kind Chicago experiencebe sure to buy your ticket for The 1893 World's Fair Food Tour,you'll step back in time it's theater on the streets of Chicago! Running tighter on time but would still like to get a taste of Chicago? We'd love to have you join us on our shorter Underground Chicago Tour. Food varies depending on which tour you'd like to join but here's just a nibble of our offerings: Chicago Style Hot Dog, Pizano's famous Deep Dish Pizza, #1 Al's Italian Beef sandwich, the world famous Billy Goat Tavern (Cheezeborger, Cheezeborger, Cheezeborger!!), Chicago's oldest chocolate shop and the oldest restaurant in Chicago, The Berghoff. If you'd like to enjoy some famous foods of Chicago, Tastebud Food Tours is your ticket! Make sure to book your tickets early as we sell out!Tastebud Toursis the only Food Tour that operates year round, Monday through Sunday with the exception of holidays. . Enough food is served on each tour to be considered a nice meal. The Best Food Tours On the Planet since 2009, Come Hungry! Thanks!

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