Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich
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Chicago, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Embark on a small-group tour, or upgrade for a private experience
- Enjoy enough bites to add up to a hearty meal
- This two-in-one tour is great for time-pressed travelers
- Exploring on foot is a great way to soak up the city's ambiance
What's Included
- Local Foodie Guide to show you Windy City
- Deep Dish Pizza with Sausage
- Gourmet Popcorn
- Chicago-style Hot Dog
- Italian Beef Sandwich
- Fudgy Brownie
- Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
We will meet at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605. Our guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella for easy recognition.
End point
- Millennium Park, Chicago, IL, USA
We end the tour across the street at Millennium Park.
Itinerary
Make your way to a centrally located meeting point, in time to meet up with your small group (or just your guide, if you've selected the private option).
Taste a classic Chicago deep-dish pizza, the source of many rivalries with New York. Learn what makes a Chicago deep-dish so special. You'll also visit a historic spot to taste the Italian beef sandwich, where you'll hear about the origins of this classic sandwich and its founding right here in Chicago. Enjoy hot dogs and other treats along the way.
As you go, you'll wander through the Loop—Chicago's Downtown area—and will see many of the city's iconic architectural landmarks, as well as its famous skyscrapers. Continue nibbling and tasting as you go.
Finally, end the tour in Millennium Park, where you can admire the beloved Cloud Gate sculpture and stay as long as you'd like.
Taste a classic Chicago deep-dish pizza, the source of many rivalries with New York. Learn what makes a Chicago deep-dish so special. You'll also visit a historic spot to taste the Italian beef sandwich, where you'll hear about the origins of this classic sandwich and its founding right here in Chicago. Enjoy hot dogs and other treats along the way.
As you go, you'll wander through the Loop—Chicago's Downtown area—and will see many of the city's iconic architectural landmarks, as well as its famous skyscrapers. Continue nibbling and tasting as you go.
Finally, end the tour in Millennium Park, where you can admire the beloved Cloud Gate sculpture and stay as long as you'd like.
1
Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Financial District
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Calder’s Flamingo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Willis Tower
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The Rookery Building
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
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Pam_K, Jul 2026
Food was great, historical information was great, Eliot was a superb and knowledgeable guide! We highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. Your review is appreciated by our entire team. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Sandy_C, Jul 2026
Great taste of Chicago! We did this tour on our first day. Perfect way to get the ‘lay of the land’ and decide what we wanted to get back to during our stay. Elliott did a great job providing a smooth experience with interesting facts about the City. Highlight for us. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Your feedback reflects the experience we aim to provide every guest. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Marquette_M, Jun 2026
Although this is titled “Food Tour” only the last 45 minutes of the tour was about the food. Since we’d already had an architectural tour of Chicago, we heard a lot of repeated information. We wanted a real “food tour” focused on the cool Chicago food and it wasn’t that. Tour started at 11:30am and we expected to eat fairly quickly so we hadn’t eaten a big breakfast. Our first food stop was over an hour and a half into the tour so we were starving and the rest of the food stops seemed jammed together so by the time we got the Chicago Italian beef sandwich - the last stop, we were were stuffed cramming all the food in.
Sadly, and this is the first times I’ve ever done a non-flattering review, our guide “Mike” extended the tour by more than one hour - and the extension was because of his personal stories and opinions that were a bit on the sexist/conspiracy theory side. Usually we’d be happy about an extension, but his silly personal anecdotes were about him and his girlfriend and not about Chicago. In addition, he was kinda rude to two people who stopped and listened into the tour. Completely understand him telling people if they wanted to join the tour, they had to pay, but he was unnecessarily snarky and then rude to a homeless guy telling me “I get into a hassle with that guy every day”. In comparison to our guide from the previous day who had a woman in a wheelchair almost run over him and tour group thought she was out of line- his response was “You never know what kind of day people are having” was so gracious.
Also not the guides fault - the tour was on a Saturday when several of the buildings were closed so we couldn’t even go in and see the things he was describing - the description on Viator should have indicated that.
We enjoyed the food - and the short food histories … just thought the entire tour would be about that. That along with the guides yammering on with unrelated personal experiences - none of the four of us would recommend this to anyone else.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Marquette, thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience. We appreciate hearing both what you enjoyed and where the tour did not align with your expectations.
We're glad to know you enjoyed the food and the stories behind Chicago's iconic dishes. We also appreciate your perspective on the balance between food, neighborhood history, and the overall pacing of the tour. Feedback like yours is valuable as we continue to refine the experience for future guests.
We also appreciate you sharing your observations about the guide and the overall flow of the tour. Guest feedback helps us evaluate every aspect of the experience as we continue to improve.
Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We hope you'll consider joining us again in the future for another tour and the opportunity to explore a different destination with us.
Mary_W, Jun 2026
Usually when you do these tours you go to hole in the wall spots, but not on this one. The deep dish pizza spot was Giordano’s - which we were told was like “third best off the bench.” The hot dog spot was “5th best in Chicago.” Take me to one of the top two, right? The photo spots were cool. Learning the history of Chicago was intriguing. That’s about it. I literally texted a friend who was going to take her mom on the tour when she visited Chicago and told her not to do this one.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Mary. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed learning about Chicago's history and passing by some of the city's iconic spots along the way.
We understand everyone has their own expectations when it comes to a food tour. Our experiences are thoughtfully curated to showcase the local food scene as a whole, with each stop selected for the role it has played in the city's culinary story and the overall experience we aim to create. While personal favorites will always vary, many of our guests have appreciated this approach and have shared positive experiences with the variety, quality, and stories behind the tour.
Still, we appreciate you sharing your perspective, as feedback like yours helps us continue refining the experience. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to welcome you on one of our tours in the future.
Sara_G, Jun 2026
Mike was knowledgeable, engaging and provided a fabulous experience. The food was amazing and the surprise was exceptional.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. Your review shows just how much you enjoyed getting to know the city with us. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours before long!
Kelli_C, Jun 2026
Highly recommend this tour. The food is wonderful, the walking through the streets, the sights and history is interesting. It started raining in our tour, but with an umbrella that in no way took away from the tour. Eliot was an excellent guide!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Many thanks for sharing your experience! We're pleased that your time with us stood out in such a positive way. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again soon.
Melissa_P, Jun 2026
Make sure you come hungry! This tour was everything I wanted and more. We literally got an architecture, history and fun fact tour mixed in with great food. Mike was AMAZING. he was patient, funny and accommodating. 1000/10!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate your review! Knowing that you connected with so many parts of the experience is always great to hear. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
Nicole_W, Jun 2026
Danny provided such an awesome experience - the perfect blend of history, cool buildings, Chicago culture, and great food!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. A successful tour is often made up of many small moments, and it's great to know that those moments added up to something memorable for you. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Jesse_B, Jun 2026
You do not know what you are going to eat so be prepared to eat a lot and be prepared to walk alot.sue was a knowledgeable guide
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad the tour gave you an opportunity to enjoy some local favorites and spend time exploring with us. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again in the future!
JaNae_E, Jun 2026
We do food tours wherever we go and this was one of the best tours we have been on! Sue was absolutely fantastic at guiding us through Chicago and giving us the perfect amount of history and interesting stories throughout the tour. The food was amazing and definitely will leave you full!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for being part of the experience! We're glad you enjoyed discovering new flavors and learning more about the destination. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
Bricefam, May 2026
This was a perfect blend of history and information about Chicago and the food associated with it. Our tour guide Michael had prepared a great tour with a delicious sampling of food.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re grateful for your kind review. Knowing the experience became a meaningful part of your visit means a great deal to our entire team. We look forward to seeing you again through Secret Food Tours!
Michael_C, May 2026
This is a wonderful tour. If you haven’t had the opportunity to get a taste of Chicago this is a great way to get the introduction. You won’t be sorry. There is a fair amount of walking so wear comfortable walking shoes. It’s worth it. Lance our tour guide was very friendly, helpful, and informative!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your review! We’re glad the day provided a relaxed and memorable experience while allowing you to fully enjoy the city and its atmosphere. Secret Food Tours would be delighted to host you again.
Susie_F, Apr 2026
Sue was our guide and she was absolutely fantastic ! The food was great, but the history was better! She knew it all. She timed it perfectly and was so conscientious of our entire group. She gets a 10/10!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We appreciate your review so much. It is always nice to know the tour gave you something special to take away and remember later. We would love to welcome you back with Secret Food Tours!
Luvina_M, Apr 2026
We had a fantastic time on our tour! We ate some great food and learned a lot about Chicago. Sue was a wonderful guide and so knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for posting this! It’s always nice to hear when guests have a great time and enjoy the full experience. We hope to see you again through Secret Food Tours.
Pamela_W, Mar 2026
Of all the activities I did for my weekend trip to Chicago, the tour was my absolute favorite!!
Lance, our guide was the best!!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you took the time to write this. It’s great to know the food and the overall experience made your time with us enjoyable. We hope to see you again on another Secret Food Tours!
Barbara_B, Feb 2026
This was a fun food tour where you eat enough for 2 meals! I learned a lot from our awesome guide Mike!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks for your 5-star feedback! Our team values hearing that our guide helped tie everything together. We’d happily welcome you again on Secret Food Tours!
Barbara_G, Dec 2025
Spend a few hours learning about Chicago history, architecture and food! We walked around the Loop, filled our stomachs with sweet and savory, and enjoyed learning about the city. Our tour guide, Mike, was knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re pleased the experience brought together tasting and context in a way that felt natural. You’re invited to join another Secret Food Tours in any destination.
Kim_H, Dec 2025
Great time, great food, great tour! Favorite display location: Library; Favorite food: pizza
Lance was great!!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re pleased our tour helped bridge food and local perspective seamlessly. You’re welcome anytime to join another Secret Food Tours worldwide!
John_G, Nov 2025
There’s a lot of food. Our tour took 3.5 hours, but we were stuffed by the end! But no beverages are included (at the basic rate) so consider bringing your own with you.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We appreciate you posting your feedback. It’s wonderful that you liked learning about local culture while trying the dishes featured along the way. Should you visit another major city, you’ll likely find another Secret Food Tour waiting for you!
Joe_a, Nov 2025
We had a lot of fun walking through Chicago, trying delicious food, and learning tons of history! Our tour guide, Eliot, took a great photo of us in a popular place for wedding photos! Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
We’re happy you came along! It’s great hearing that our guide’s knowledge and the food
experience left a strong impression. We’d be delighted to welcome you again on another
Secret Food Tour across our 100+ cities worldwide.
Sabrina_C, Oct 2025
Michael was our tour guide and he was excellent. He even helped us find parking on the street .The tour starts with a short visit inside the library which was the meeting spot.
He had lots of stories to tell, and he was very entertaining. He was also very knowledgeable about Chicago. I expected sample servings of all the food, but we actually had an entire slice of pizza, a half of a beef sandwich, an entire hotdog, an entire churro, an entire brownie, and a small sample bag of popcorn. The tour took exactly 3 hours as advertised. I recommend this tour and hopefully you have Michael as your tour guide.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
It’s wonderful hearing you had such a nice time on the tour. Our guides truly enjoy sharing their favorite spots and hidden gems. Hope to see you again soon with Secret Food Tours!
Kym_G, Oct 2025
This was AWESOME!! We loved it. lance our tour guide was so knowledgeable and also clearly loved living in Chicago. The food was so well selected got to try all the must haves of Chicago. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
It’s wonderful to know you had a great time from start to finish. Every tour is truly built to showcase the city’s authentic bites and hidden gems. Secret Food Tours would love to host you again soon!
Jennifer_S, Oct 2025
The Secret Food Tour was a fun activity with the family. Kyle was an awesome tour guide. He had a lot of knowledge and a great sense of humor. Start the tour with an empty stomach!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
It’s great knowing you had such a memorable time! Our guides really enjoy sharing their love for the city through its food, and we’re glad that came through. Secret Food Tours would be delighted to have you again.
Wribit, Oct 2025
This was one of the best secret food tours we have taken! Danny was so knowledgeable of everything. We learned so much about the history and the food! The food was EXCELLENT!! So much food. We were so full. Hot dog and brownie won out as the best!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so pleased the experience left a good impression. The goal is always to make the city’s flavors, people, and stories come alive for our guests. Secret Food Tours would be glad to host you again!
BOB_H, Oct 2025
What a great day to walk the town and enjoy the food and architecture. Danny our guide was amazing!!!! Our favorite food was the Vienna hotdog.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We really appreciate your kind words. It’s wonderful to know that the tastings and stories left a strong impression. Secret Food Tours would be delighted to see you again soon!
miyoung_c, Oct 2025
Chloe was excellent tour guide.
Knowledgeable and professional.
Her way of explaining history of City of Chicago was very good.
Learn a lot. And of course all of food we had was all must have when you visiting Chicago, we got taste of most of it. They were all delicious.
It was very nice.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re glad you had such a great time with us! Sharing our city’s flavors and hidden gems never gets old, especially with guests who truly appreciate them. Secret Food Tours hopes to welcome you again soon.
Clara_L, Sep 2025
Mike was a great tour guide and the food was amazing. The route is great because it offers such a historical lesson.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re happy you enjoyed your experience. Each stop is chosen with care, and it’s rewarding to know it gave you a memorable day. Secret Food Tours looks forward to welcoming you again!
Nicole_R, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful time - the weather was amazing and food was fabulous! Let the guides know if you have a spice aversion because several of the items have a little kick.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We really appreciate your kind words! The combination of flavors, atmosphere, and guides is what makes the tours unique, and we’re glad you enjoyed it all. Secret Food Tours would be delighted to see you again.
Nellene_P, Sep 2025
We really enjoyed this particular tour, Lance was great. He was soo knowledgeable about the foods the history of the restaurants. We had more than our share of food. Portion were large and all of the establishments we visited were fun and friendly. Could ask for a better food or tour. Kudos to Lance for his dedication and commitment. Definitely recommend this particular tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks so much for your review. It’s rewarding to know the experience gave you both good food and a better sense of the city. Secret Food Tours has tours waiting in 100+ cities!
Gary_O, Sep 2025
Danny will provide you with tons of delicious Chicago foods, as well as a history and architecture tour (on weekdays). He has a wealth of knowledge to share. Easy walk. Come hungry! Leave stuffed! Not to be missed!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We’re thrilled you enjoyed the experience. Guests often tell us that it feels like seeing the city through a new lens, and we’re happy that was the case for you. Secret Food Tours looks forward to your next visit!
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