Top Chicago Food Tours

Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

Explore Chicago's buzzing food scene—and see some of its best-known landmarks on the way—on this two-in-one walking tour. The small group size offers are more intimate experience as you stroll around the vibrant Loop area, spotting highlights from the Willis Tower to the Rookery building. Indulge in a variety of famous Chicago foods, from deep-dish pizza to the world-famous dipped Italian beef sandwiches.

Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich

Experience Chicago like a true insider on this top-rated walking tour that blends the city’s most iconic food, awe-inspiring architecture, and rich history — all in one unforgettable day. From deep-dish pizza to legendary skyscrapers, you’ll taste, see, and learn what makes the Windy City a world-class destination. Led by expert local guides and limited to just 12 guests, this immersive, small-group tour is the perfect way to discover the real Chicago — not just the tourist spots.

Total Chicago: From Architecture to Food

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

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Get to know the foodie Chicago neighborhood made famous by "The Bear"—and taste your way through some of the Windy City's best bites—on this small-group walking tour of River North. Visit locals-loved hotspots that represent the best of the city's dining scene, and Be sure to come hungry: You'll try everything from tacos and Italian beef sandwiches to deep-dish pizza, all while learning about the neighborhood's history and food culture.

River North Food Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods—and head off the tourist trail to discover sights and bites many visitors miss—on this small-group Chinatown food and walking tour. With your guide in the lead, learn about the cuisine of different regions of China, and discover the history of Chicago's Chinatown. Along the way, enjoy a generous array of tastings, from dim sum to Sichuan cuisine and beyond.

Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Taste some of Chicago's most iconic foods while walking through one of the Prohibition Era’s most fashionable and notorious neighborhoods. Learn about Chicago's world-famous cuisine and the gangsters who ate it all in one special unique tour! Sample two types of pizza - Chicago’s deep dish and historic tavern-style – as well as prime steak and the world famous “Chicago hot dog" all while treading the streets of Capone’s closest friends and dreaded enemies. Highlights include a visit to an old tunnel used by prohibition gangsters in the basement of one of the establishments; a mansion once used a a brothel for gangsters; the Cathedral where gangsters were gunned down by Capone’s men; and a restaurant owned by the man who brought down what was left of the Chicago mafia in the early 2000’s. Gluten-Free: Available at all 3 food stops (shared oven/prep spaces used). Vegetarian / Vegan: Available at 1 of 3 stops (Pizza stop only). Please notify us in advance of any dietary needs!

Chicago: Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour

Chicago dogs, deep-dish pizza, brownies, and craft beer are all sampled on this half-day bike tour through the Windy City. Cover about 13 miles (21 km), following your guide at a moderate pace through Chicago neighborhoods. On the day tour, ride through Wrigleyville, Old Town, Lincoln Park, and Gold Coast. On the night tour, visit Chicago’s Riverwalk, Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain and the Lakefront Trail. As you go, stop for generous food and beer tasters.

Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Outside of Italy, few places in the world are as famous for their pizza as Chicago. Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path to savor the city's best pizza, traveling by bus so you can cover more food hot spots in less time. Discover the science behind ingredient selection and baking as you sample slices from historic pizzerias, and take away plenty of tips to enhance your eating in Chicago.

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Chicago Pizza Tour

Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Sample some of the Windy City's tastiest donuts—and head to locals-loved dessert destinations that most visitors miss—on this one-of-a-kind walking tour. With your guide in the lead, head to a number of Chicago’s tastiest donut bakeries, all while exploring the city's vibrant downtown Loop neighborhood. All tastings are included in the tour cost, and vegan, gluten-, and nut-free options are also available upon request.

Chicago's Delicious Downtown Donut Tour with 8 Amazing Tastings

Enjoy waterfront views of downtown Chicago on a 2-hour brunch cruise through the heart of the city. Board a luxurious yacht at Navy Pier then relax on deck with a complementary mimosa. Find a comfortable spot on the three climate-controlled observation decks, and enjoy a sumptuous buffet while the onboard DJ spins a leisurely afternoon playlist. Capture unforgettable images of downtown skyscrapers and architectural landmarks as you navigate along the historic shoreline, then loop back and finish your outing at the bustling Navy Pier.

City Cruises Chicago: Premier Lake Michigan Brunch Cruise

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Taste food from around the world—and immerse yourself in some of the Windy City's most characterful, locally beloved neighborhoods—on this half-day biking and tasting tour of Chicago. With just a small group for company, you'll follow your guide through the city streets, stopping for views of Chicago’s famous architecture and seeing more than you could if traveling on foot. In between, stop for bites like Polish pierogis, locally made chocolates, and Mexican tacos.

Taste robust flavors on our Chicago Food & Bike Tour. Ride a Bicycle through the Westside and savor bold bites—one of the top Culinary Things to do in Chicago.

Chicago's West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Delve into Chicago’s one-of-a-kind cuisine and learn something that you would never expect on this small-group Secret Food Tour. Eat your way through the most prominent neighborhoods of the city and immerse yourself in its tastes and flavors. Stroll through the Loop and Millenium Park, wander down the Riverwalk and discover iconic sights and hidden gems from another perspective. Get inside Chicago’s life through food and connect your heart and soul to the Windy City vibe while tasting classic deep-dish pizza, dipped Italian beef, and Chicago-style hot-dogs. • Benefit from small-group experience and undivided attention from your local guide • Savor the classic Chicago eats and get to know the history of their creation • Witness fascinating art objects, architecture landmarks, and beautiful cityscapes • Get useful recommendation of where to eat and drink from your guide

Chicago Foods Tour with The Loop, Skyline, Millennium Park

Stroll through Chicago's winter streets, lit up for the holidays, without the hassle of navigating the city yourself on this gourmet walking tour. Learn about Chicago's celebrated holiday traditions like the European-inspired Christkindlmarket, the beautiful decor and windows on State Street, and ice skating at Millennium Park. Sample generous tastes of classic Chicago foods and holiday treats as you walk.

Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

Kick back and enjoy a great meal while taking in the sights of Chicago's most famed landmarks on this scenic lunch cruise along Lake Michigan. See and photograph the dramatic city skyline, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, and Shedd Aquarium. The cruise includes a delicious buffet lunch with salads, entrees, desserts, and unlimited nonalcoholic beverages. There's also a DJ, games, and a dance floor to keep your group entertained.

City Cruises Chicago: Signature Lunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

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Get to know the “must eats” in Chicago's buzzing Loop District on this small-group or private walking tour. As you explore, listen to in-depth commentary from your guide about the culinary history of Chicago, and get a taste of the city's most iconic foods, from hot dogs to deep-dish pizza. You'll enjoy personalized attention and the chance to chat about your favorite tastings, all while admiring Chicago landmarks along the way.

Chicago Loop Food Tour: Taste the Most Iconic Local Eats

It isn’t a trip to Chicago without tasting deep-dish pizza—and this private tour for food lovers will introduce you to true Chicago-style pizza, plus other Windy City specialties. Meet your guide downtown, and be sure to come hungry: You’ll eat hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, pizza, donuts, and more. Along the way, see highlights like the Wrigley Building and Magnificent Mile, and learn more about the city’s history and culture.

Private Chicago Foodie Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Chicago is renowned for its dynamic dining scene—and this private walking tour offers a personalized introduction to its must-eats. Pick a time that works best for you, and head to Gino’s East: one of the city’s classic deep-dish pizzerias. From there, set off on a tour of the Loop, where you’ll taste sweet and savory treats—and learn about the city’s architecture, history, and culture as you go.

Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich

Chicago Family Food and Bike Tour with Top Attractions

Kid smiling faces say it all on our Family Friendly Chicago Food & Bike Tour. Ride a Bicycle, taste local favorites, and enjoy one of the best Kid-Friendly Things to do in Chicago.

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Get a fresher perspective on the Windy City—and a traffic-free one—with this Chicago River architecture cruise. As you pass by some of Chicago's most notable buildings, you'll dine on a 3-course lunch, listening to onboard narration about the city's architecture and history along the way. Unlike your standard walking tour, you can expect comfort, great food, and endless photo opportunities.

City Cruises Chicago: River Architectural Lunch Cruise

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If you want culture, history, food, cinema and film and a heavy dose of all things Chicago this is your tour! Get ready to EAT. We are true fans of Chicago, The Bear and good food which is why we start our tour at the world famous Pequod's pizza where a hot pie will be ready waiting for us to pickup and try. Enjoy this in the pedicab as we begin our leisurely ride through the city getting an open air view of some of Chicago's cutest neighborhoods. Next up we go to Margies Candies for a Banana Split before embarking on a ride all the way from the west side to River North, crossing the Chicago River and getting some photos at the iconic LaSalle Flowers. End your epic Chicago adventure at Mr. Beef or Kasama! Your tour vehicle will be a decorated 6 seat pedicab driven by one of our knowledgeable tour guides. Comfortable for up to 4-5 adults, 6 if kids/teenagers are in the mix. Look at the photos of the cab and feel free to reach out with any questions.

The end of our tour, and the start of The Bear, Mr Beef!

The Bear Private Pedicab Food Tour of Chicago

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Set sail for a memorable experience on Lake Michigan with a Signature Chicago Brunch Cruise that is as scenic as it is delicious! You'll savor a chef-prepared buffet and bottomless mimosas while in our comfortable indoor areas. Marvel at unparalleled views of Chicago’s iconic landmarks, such as Willis Tower and Navy Pier from inside or enjoy fresh breezes on the open-air decks. This fun-filled brunch cruise experience for all ages is complete with lively DJ entertainment, dancing, games, and a fully stocked cash bar. Elevate your weekend plans with a one-of-a-kind brunch cruise on the water!

City Cruises Chicago: Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

City Cruises Chicago: Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Head to one of Chicago’s top neighborhoods for food lovers—and try donuts from four of the Windy City’s top specialty bakeries—on this indulgent walking tour. Meet your guide at the Chicago French Market in the morning, and come hungry: you’ll enjoy four different donuts, each representing different culinary styles and traditions. As you go, wander the West Loop and Restaurant Row, and learn more about Chicago’s dining scene.

Chicago West Loop Sweet Treats Food Tour: Donuts, Cookies, & More

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Step inside a unique and fascinating journey through Chicago’s premier indoor mushroom farm, as seen on FX/Hulu’s acclaimed series "The Bear," where our mushrooms were featured by the show’s chefs. During this tour, you'll discover how exotic culinary mushrooms are cultivated for Chicago’s top Michelin-starred restaurants and celebrated chefs. Explore 17 diverse climate-controlled grow rooms and follow every stage of the mushroom-growing process—from spore to harvest. Experience how advanced agricultural technology produces sustainable, flavorful mushrooms that grace everything from tacos to fine dining plates. This behind-the-scenes adventure is perfect for food lovers and curious minds, offering an unforgettable look at the future of farming and flavor.

Explore Chicago’s Indoor Mushroom Farm Experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults

Jan_B, Sep 2026

Great intro to the food and history of Chicago

This was an easy biking 3 1/2 hour tour for the evening tour. Just a note the tour does go rain or shine, and we definitely got caught in the rain towards the end! Our guide, Nora, was a native of Chicago and gave us lots of fascinating history of both food and the city.

Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich

Siena_T, Sep 2026

Fun, informative, and tasty food tour!

Our Secret Food Tour guide was Eliot, who was very informative about the food and history of areas that we covered. Eliot was easy to understand and to hear, and kept a moderate pace throughout our 2+ hours together (which was good for one of our 88 year old participants). The portions of food were plenty, and some favorites were the deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati's, Garrett Popcorn, and churros at Tortas Frontera. The tour allowed for times to do sit-down eating and bathroom breaks. Yes, I would recommend this tour and our tour guide, Eliot!

Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour

Joanne_C, Sep 2026

Fantastic Chicago pizza tour!!

We had an absolutely wonderful time on this Pizza tour! Our guide, James, was not only extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in Chicago lore, he was stand-up comic funny, and extremely attentive to every member of the tour. He got to know us and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. Even though we ate lots of pizza, it was well designed that you didn’t feel stuffed by the time it was over. We saw four iconic Chicago pizza places and definitely had our preferences, but all were excellent and the establishments very beautiful and iconic Chicago establishments. The tour did last about 3 1/2 hours which was a little longer than we anticipated but definitely worth it. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone who loves Pizza and wants to learn more about the great city of Chicago!

Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

Alisha_W, Sep 2026

Do it

This was definitely worth it off the food alone. There were several in our party from the area and they were also pleased. I appreciated not having to wait and having a different offering at each restaurant. We not only were full of food at the end, we got dessert. Along the way we walked and learned about old and new Chinatown. Very interesting to learn from the perspective of Alex (i think that is his name) who is married to someone from China. And he also piinted out places which we had time to visit afterward. I'd definitely do it again.

Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

Michelle_B, Sep 2026

Highly Recommend

We’ve done at least a dozen food tours across the U.S. and were very impressed with this Chicago tour. Our guide, Gabe, did an awesome job; sharing plenty of city knowledge, humor, and keeping the tour flowing. The food stops themselves were a great balance of Chicago favorites. Even our 10 yr old son enjoyed it. We would definitely recommend!

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

Rebecca_W, Aug 2026

Fantastic tour!

Dave was an excellent tour guide! He was very patient, was full of fantastic information, and answered all of our questions. He took time to explain about the details in each location and checked in with us to make sure we were all enjoying our time. This was our first visit to Chicago and the first thing we did and that was the best choice. Not only did we learn and experience so much but we had great launching point for the rest of our visit. We would highly recommend this tour and especially Dave!

Chicago's Delicious Downtown Donut Tour with 8 Amazing Tastings

Christina_H, May 2026

Best Tour of my trip

Nick is an amazing tour guide. You can tell he loves his job and the donuts. Everything was great I would say maybe add less Churro or old fashioned type donuts. I think a bit more of the stuff you can’t find at Dunkin would put it over the top.. Again just my opinion. ;) But Nick deserves a raise he really had good humor and very great stories and advice about the city.

Chicago-Style Holiday Hike: Festive Food and Walking Tour

John_V, Dec 2025

Awesome tour

Fran was fantastic! Even though we were cold we still had an amazing time. Be sure to arrive hungry and enjoy the food and sights. A bonus is the expedited access to the Christmas market. We enjoyed pizza, chicago dog, Italian beef, the original brownie, popcorn and apple cider. This tour alone marked off all of the Christmas sights and food on our list. Thank you for making our trip memorable!