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Top 15 Food & Drink Tours in Chicago

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Chicago eats early and drinks late, and the tours split neatly along that line. These are the food walks, tasting rooms, brewery runs and cocktail routes worth booking, with stop counts, how much food is included and current prices.

Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour - Price and value: $84.99 for a real Chicago meal plus extras

1.Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,962 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

A 3-hour food and walking loop through Chicago classics, Millennium Park sights, and downtown landmarks, plus a free bike or kayak bonus.

“We were combined with the Holiday food tour to make a group of 14 (Christmas Eve). Our guide, Fran, was personable and knowledgeable, and kept the group moving. My husband and I enjoyed the food and the stories--it was a great introduction to the city of Chicago.”

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Chicago in a Day: Food, History & Architecture Walking Tour

Chicago in a Day: Food, History & Architecture Walking Tour - Chicago Pedway: your winter-friendly shortcut under the city

2.Chicago in a Day: Food, History & Architecture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,153 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

A small-group Chicago walking tour packing deep-dish, hot dog and Italian beef with Pedway, river views, and top architecture sights.

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable, super friendly, with a great Humor, making even an international guest feeling very comfortable. The tour was very interesting and I learned quite a lot about Chicago and the Chicago food.”

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Chicago Loop District Food Tour with Deep Dish & Beef Sandwich

Chicago Loop District Food Tour with Deep Dish & Beef Sandwich - Chicago Public Library Hall Branch, Where The Stories Begin

Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour - Stop-By-Stop: Dumplings, Noodles, Lamb Flatbread, and Egg Tarts

4.Chicago’s Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 600 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

A 3-hour Chicago Chinatown food walk with dim sum, hand-pulled noodles, Sichuan heat, Xi’an lamb, and Portuguese egg tarts.

“Jeff was a fantastic guide! The food was so good, the history and side stories were great, lovely group of your attendees, and overall just a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend and would absolutely take another tour with Jeff and/or the tour company!”

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Chicago Gangster and Food Walking Tour

Chicago Gangster and Food Walking Tour - River North Stop: Harry Caray’s Steakhouse and the Secret Tunnel Story

5.Chicago Gangster and Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $79

Prohibition-era gangster stories plus Chicago classics in a small-group 2-hour food walk for $79, from River North to the Gold Coast.

“We booked this tour for a client and they absolutely loved it! They could not say enough good things about their tour guide, Avery. He was so knowledgeable about the city's history, the architecture, and they said that he was the reason they had such a great tiRead more”

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Chicago: Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour

Chicago: Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour - From Hoyts Restaurant: timing and what to wear

6.Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Chicago gangs and iconic bites on a 2-hour River North walk with three tastings, Capone hideouts, and deep dish pizza.

“The guide Payton was really nice and we had a lovely tour with her. For food there was some steak, a slice of Deep dish pizza and then also chicago hotdog. We were really full afterwards. So there was also enough to eat. And we enjoyed the stories about the gangsters.”

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Chicago: Classic Food & Walking Tour with Free Bike or Kayak

Chicago: Classic Food & Walking Tour with Free Bike or Kayak - The Walk Itself: Downtown Sights With Food-First Storytelling

7.Classic Food & Walking Tour with Free Bike or Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 145 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

A 3-hour Chicago food and walking tour with 5 classic bites plus free 2-hour bike or kayak rental along Lake Michigan.

“Our guide Jeff was incredibly knowledgeable, not only about the food we tried but about the history of the city, as well as the architecture. Jeff kept things moving and very upbeat throughout! I would rate Jeff as a five star guide! My husband and I just finished a two week tour of Greece and had many great guides during that time but Jeff was by far the best! Thank you Jeff from Rob and Shannon.”

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Chicago’s West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour

Chicago's West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour - The meeting point near Navy Pier, then you roll out like locals

8.Chicago’s West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Chicago West Side Foodie Bike Tour: small-group ride with big tastings, neighborhoods like Wicker Park and Ukrainian Village, optional beer.

“This trip was incredible. What a wonderful way to visit some of the neighborhoods of Chicago and experience some of the cuisine. Our guide Tryfon was excellent. He was very engaging and always made sure the group was together and safe. I highly recommend this trip!”

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Chicago Food Tour: Taste the City’s Most Iconic Eats

Chicago Food Tour: Taste the City’s Most Iconic Eats - Starting at the Chicago Theatre, then heading to the Riverwalk

9.Chicago Food Tour: Taste the City’s Most Iconic Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

A 2-hour Chicago Loop food tour with hot dog, deep-dish slice, and Italian beef, plus Riverwalk and landmark sights.

“It was such a fun experience to hear about Chicago architecture mixed with food! We loved the pizza and donuts especially! Dave does many tours so we look forward to using him again when we head back to Chicago!!!”

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Chicago: Food, History and Architecture Tour

Chicago: Food, History and Architecture Tour - Prohibition-era clues from Chicago Theater to Willis Tower

10.Food, History and Architecture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 104 reviews · from $99

Food and architecture in Chicago with a small-group walk, Pedway tunnels, 3 classic tastings, and a guided stop at the Bean.

“Our guide, Daniel, was really interesting. He brought us into a number of buildings so we could see the details that would have been missed from the sidewalk. He was also well versed in the history of Chicago, which made the buildings come alive. He was careful to keep his pace so no one had to run to keep up. We really enjoyed it.”

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Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions

Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions - Lakefront Trail, Oak Street Beach, and North Avenue Beach: where Chicago “clicks”

11.Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $79

Ride Chicago’s top lakeside sights and parks, then eat classic deep-dish and hot dog favorites on a guided family bike tour.

“My granddaughter and I enjoyed every minute of our bike tour. Josie, our guide, was the greatest. She was encouraging and kind with a 72 year old man and his 10 year old grandchild. She had tremendous knowledge of the city and became a best friend to my granddaughter. I felt safe despite some initial apprehension about riding a bike in the city. It was without a doubt the best experience we had in Chicago.”

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Chicago: Taste of Chinatown Food and Cultural Walking Tour

Chicago: Taste of Chinatown Food and Cultural Walking Tour - Phoenix Restaurant start, tea ceremony, and how the guide sets you up

Chicago: The Ultimate Foodie Walking Tour with Tasty Stops

Chicago: The Ultimate Foodie Walking Tour with Tasty Stops - Stop 1: Chicago-style hot dog, where friendly debates start

13.The Ultimate Foodie Walking Tour with Tasty Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · from $75Best value

Taste Chicago classics on a 2-hour Loop District walking tour, with hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, and local tips.

“This tour was awesome!! Our guide Dash was incredibly knowledgeable. The food was amazing at all three stops, and I’m glad we got a chance to go on the El.”

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River North Food Walking Tour

River North Food Walking Tour - Getting Started at Merchandise Mart Plaza, Then Walking With a Plan

14.River North Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

River North Food Walking Tour in Chicago, $89 for a 3-hour stroll with a local guide, lunch included, and vegetarian options.

“Good tour that will also fill your belly. Started with a donut, enjoyed a taco, some beef, and of course some deep dish and ended with some gelato. Appreciated that the guide knew a thing or two about the industry and sprinkled in some history. Nice way to have lunch!”

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