Food Tours in Illinois

Go beyond deep-dish on this 3-hour 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.

Travel back in time to the original 1893 World's Fair in Chicago for this guided, 3.5-hour food tour. Led by Chicago's 'Gold Coast Queen,' Bertha Palmer, hear her favorite memories from the great 1893 Columbian Exposition and enjoy five different food tastings from around the Windy City.

Taste five classic Chicago dishes during a 2.5-hour walking tour that visits several renowned restaurants in downtown Chicago. Your guide takes you to favorite eateries around River North and Streeterville, and provides skip-the-line access at popular places. Sample foods such as deep dish pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, hot dogs, sweet and savory popcorn, and other delicious bites. You'll also hear from your guide about Windy City history, and see Magnificent Mile landmarks such as the Wrigley Building, Tribune Tower, and Chicago Water Tower.

Explore Chicago's Chinese food scene on this 3-hour walking tour in the Chinatown district. With a guide, learn about the cuisine of different regions of China and how Chinese culture has influenced Chicago and other areas. You'll enjoy included tastings from restaurants and other food venues in Chinatown - a great way to start a night out in the city.

Take a 2-hour food and walking tour of Wrigleyville in Chicago with a professional guide. Visit three eateries in the Lakeview neighborhood, which stands next to Wrigley Field, the second-oldest ballpark in the major leagues. Taste favorite foods including a Chicago-style hot dog, beef sandwich, and mini-cheeseburger, and snap photos of landmarks outside the Cubs baseball stadium.

Visit the best dessert boutiques along the Magnificent Mile in Chicago on a 2.5-hour cupcake tour led by a guide. Skip-the-line access and all cupcakes are included as you visit up to five bakeries. You'll also see landmarks like the Wrigley Building, Water Tower Place, John Hancock Center, and the Chicago River, and hear commentary about Chicago from your guide.

Sample different styles and varieties of Chinese food during this 3-hour walking tour of Chicago's Chinatown. Follow your local food-loving guide through one of the oldest Chinese neighborhoods in the country to taste Mandarin-style, Hong Kong-style and Szechuan-style delicacies. The price of this small-group tour, limited to 12 people, includes tastings at 5 restaurants; enough food to add up to a full lunch.

Stroll through downtown Chicago on this 2.5-hour food tour. Visit Millennium Park, the Palmer House Hotel and other city landmarks. Taste quintessential Chicago foods such as deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, brownies, and local beer. All tastings and beverages are included, and the tour covers an easy 1.5 miles (2.4 km) suitable for most fitness levels.

Get a taste of Chicago's best Italian food on this guided, 2.5-hour culinary walking tour. Join an expert foodie guide on a leisurely stroll through the vibrant Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast districts, home of the Chicago Italian beef sandwich, deep-dish pizza and much more. Visit restaurants like Al's Beef, known for overstuffed Italian beef sandwiches and hot dogs; Uno Pizzeria and Grill, the original home of the deep-dish pizza and Portillo's, for the best meatball sub in the city. All food tastings and any necessary entrance fees are included.

Explore Chicago's buzzing food scene with a small group on this 3-hour walking tour. Stroll around the 'Loop', stopping at hidden gems and hearing tales of the city from your guide. Taste some classic Chicago foods!

Enjoy Chicago's only bus guided neighborhood pizza tour. Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path into Chicago neighborhoods to savor the best pizza. Your local guide will teach you the science behind ingredient selection and baking as you sample slices from historic pizzerias. In just a few hours, you'll leave stuffed, and with an understanding of why pizza is such an important part of Chicago's culture.