Best in Chow: Chicago River North Food Tour
2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Go beyond deep-dish on this culinary walking tour of Chicago, which includes five tastings of classic Windy City cuisine. Navigate the endless options of downtown dining with a guide who can provide insight into the best food Chicago has to offer, and skip the lines and the wait with VIP access to popular restaurants.
- Skip the lines and enjoy VIP access to classic Chicago restaurants
- See major downtown landmarks and learn about the history of the area as you go
- Tour includes five food tastings, enough for lunch
- Wheelchair accessible
Make your way to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria to meet your guide and your group for a culinary walking tour of Chicago. This tour covers about 1.4 miles (2.2 kilometers) of walking and includes five food tastings — enough for a filling lunch.
Your first stop is Lou Malnati’s Chicago deep-dish style pizza, one of the best regarded pies in the city. Skip the line and taste it for yourself.
Then, continue through downtown Chicago en route to Al's Beef in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, learning about the history of the area and major landmarks as you go. Portillo’s Hot Dogs, and Garrett Popcorn, and Copper Fox come next — all classic Chicago chow with deep roots in the area.
Cross Michigan Avenue and walk down the aptly named Magnificent Mile to see the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Chicago Water Tower, and more between bites.
Your first stop is Lou Malnati’s Chicago deep-dish style pizza, one of the best regarded pies in the city. Skip the line and taste it for yourself.
Then, continue through downtown Chicago en route to Al's Beef in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, learning about the history of the area and major landmarks as you go. Portillo’s Hot Dogs, and Garrett Popcorn, and Copper Fox come next — all classic Chicago chow with deep roots in the area.
Cross Michigan Avenue and walk down the aptly named Magnificent Mile to see the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, Chicago Water Tower, and more between bites.
Itinerary
An expert guide helps you to easily navigate the busy River North and Streeterville neighborhoods, as you discover the diverse history, architecture and culture of downtown Chicago on this 2.5 or 3-hour tour, depending on the season. Stroll through the main streets of Chicago which house a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries. You’ll cross over Michigan Avenue and enjoy the majesty of the Magnificent Mile with historic landmarks including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Chicago Water Tower. The duration of the tour is 2.5 hours during the winter months, December-March.
Tasting Locations:
Lou Malnati's
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's iconic Chicago-Style Deep Dish pizza is regarded as the best in the city. Taste it for yourself!
Al's Beef
The history of Al’s #1 Italian Beef Restaurants dates back to 1938. Al's founder Chris Pacelli, started a neighborhood beef stand in Chicago’s “Little Italy” neighborhood.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
The famed Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo. After returning from serving in the Marines, Dick (with help from his brother Frank) opened a humble hot dog stand.
Garrett Popcorn
Savor the popcorn recipes that were born out of a family competition and carried over from the Garrett's Milwaukee home to their first Chicago shop in 1949.
Copper Fox
Warm, earth-toned space with art deco flourishes presenting an inspired menu of New American dishes.
Admission Ticket Free
An expert guide helps you to easily navigate the busy River North and Streeterville neighborhoods, as you discover the diverse history, architecture and culture of downtown Chicago on this 2.5 or 3-hour tour, depending on the season. Stroll through the main streets of Chicago which house a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries. You’ll cross over Michigan Avenue and enjoy the majesty of the Magnificent Mile with historic landmarks including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Chicago Water Tower. The duration of the tour is 2.5 hours during the winter months, December-March.
Tasting Locations:
Lou Malnati's
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's iconic Chicago-Style Deep Dish pizza is regarded as the best in the city. Taste it for yourself!
Al's Beef
The history of Al’s #1 Italian Beef Restaurants dates back to 1938. Al's founder Chris Pacelli, started a neighborhood beef stand in Chicago’s “Little Italy” neighborhood.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
The famed Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo. After returning from serving in the Marines, Dick (with help from his brother Frank) opened a humble hot dog stand.
Garrett Popcorn
Savor the popcorn recipes that were born out of a family competition and carried over from the Garrett's Milwaukee home to their first Chicago shop in 1949.
Copper Fox
Warm, earth-toned space with art deco flourishes presenting an inspired menu of New American dishes.
Admission Ticket Free
An expert guide helps you to easily navigate the busy River North and Streeterville neighborhoods, as you discover the diverse history, architecture and culture of downtown Chicago on this 2.5 or 3-hour tour, depending on the season. Stroll through the main streets of Chicago which house a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries. You’ll cross over Michigan Avenue and enjoy the majesty of the Magnificent Mile with historic landmarks including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Chicago Water Tower. The duration of the tour is 2.5 hours during the winter months, December-March.
Tasting Locations:
Lou Malnati's
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's iconic Chicago-Style Deep Dish pizza is regarded as the best in the city. Taste it for yourself!
Al's Beef
The history of Al’s #1 Italian Beef Restaurants dates back to 1938. Al's founder Chris Pacelli, started a neighborhood beef stand in Chicago’s “Little Italy” neighborhood.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
The famed Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo. After returning from serving in the Marines, Dick (with help from his brother Frank) opened a humble hot dog stand.
Garrett Popcorn
Savor the popcorn recipes that were born out of a family competition and carried over from the Garrett's Milwaukee home to their first Chicago shop in 1949.
Copper Fox
Warm, earth-toned space with art deco flourishes presenting an inspired menu of New American dishes.
Admission Ticket Free
An expert guide helps you to easily navigate the busy River North and Streeterville neighborhoods, as you discover the diverse history, architecture and culture of downtown Chicago on this 2.5 or 3-hour tour, depending on the season. Stroll through the main streets of Chicago which house a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries. You’ll cross over Michigan Avenue and enjoy the majesty of the Magnificent Mile with historic landmarks including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Chicago Water Tower. The duration of the tour is 2.5 hours during the winter months, December-March.
Tasting Locations:
Lou Malnati's
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's iconic Chicago-Style Deep Dish pizza is regarded as the best in the city. Taste it for yourself!
Al's Beef
The history of Al’s #1 Italian Beef Restaurants dates back to 1938. Al's founder Chris Pacelli, started a neighborhood beef stand in Chicago’s “Little Italy” neighborhood.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
The famed Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo. After returning from serving in the Marines, Dick (with help from his brother Frank) opened a humble hot dog stand.
Garrett Popcorn
Savor the popcorn recipes that were born out of a family competition and carried over from the Garrett's Milwaukee home to their first Chicago shop in 1949.
Copper Fox
Warm, earth-toned space with art deco flourishes presenting an inspired menu of New American dishes.
Admission Ticket Free
An expert guide helps you to easily navigate the busy River North and Streeterville neighborhoods, as you discover the diverse history, architecture and culture of downtown Chicago on this 2.5 or 3-hour tour, depending on the season. Stroll through the main streets of Chicago which house a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries. You’ll cross over Michigan Avenue and enjoy the majesty of the Magnificent Mile with historic landmarks including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Chicago Water Tower. The duration of the tour is 2.5 hours during the winter months, December-March.
Tasting Locations:
Lou Malnati's
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's iconic Chicago-Style Deep Dish pizza is regarded as the best in the city. Taste it for yourself!
Al's Beef
The history of Al’s #1 Italian Beef Restaurants dates back to 1938. Al's founder Chris Pacelli, started a neighborhood beef stand in Chicago’s “Little Italy” neighborhood.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
The famed Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo. After returning from serving in the Marines, Dick (with help from his brother Frank) opened a humble hot dog stand.
Garrett Popcorn
Savor the popcorn recipes that were born out of a family competition and carried over from the Garrett's Milwaukee home to their first Chicago shop in 1949.
Copper Fox
Warm, earth-toned space with art deco flourishes presenting an inspired menu of New American dishes.
Admission Ticket Free
An expert guide helps you to easily navigate the busy River North and Streeterville neighborhoods, as you discover the diverse history, architecture and culture of downtown Chicago on this 2.5 or 3-hour tour, depending on the season. Stroll through the main streets of Chicago which house a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries. You’ll cross over Michigan Avenue and enjoy the majesty of the Magnificent Mile with historic landmarks including the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, the Chicago Water Tower. The duration of the tour is 2.5 hours during the winter months, December-March.
Tasting Locations:
Lou Malnati's
Considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, Lou Malnati's iconic Chicago-Style Deep Dish pizza is regarded as the best in the city. Taste it for yourself!
Al's Beef
The history of Al’s #1 Italian Beef Restaurants dates back to 1938. Al's founder Chris Pacelli, started a neighborhood beef stand in Chicago’s “Little Italy” neighborhood.
Portillo's Hot Dogs
The famed Portillo’s was founded in 1963 by Dick Portillo. After returning from serving in the Marines, Dick (with help from his brother Frank) opened a humble hot dog stand.
Garrett Popcorn
Savor the popcorn recipes that were born out of a family competition and carried over from the Garrett's Milwaukee home to their first Chicago shop in 1949.
Copper Fox
Warm, earth-toned space with art deco flourishes presenting an inspired menu of New American dishes.
Admission Ticket Free
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