Activities

River North Food Tour

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$89.00

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

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Guided Tour

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Why you’ll love this…

Tease your taste buds and join this tour in the River North and Wicker Park neighbourhoods
Eat foods from decades-old establishments and newer places with award-winning chefs
Experience a real foodie adventure as you eat your way through these neighbourhoods

What to expect

Come enjoy the luxury and opulence of the Magnificent Mile and Gold Coast on this food tour, a tour through the historically affluent River North neighbourhood. This 3-hour walking tour offers a look into the history and culture of the neighbourhood in between each of your 5 food tastings.

Stops:

The Doughnut Vault (est. 2011): Food & Wine Magazine named it the best doughnut in America in 2012
Lou Malnati's (est. 1971): Rudy Malnati is generally considered to be the inventor of Chicago deep-dish pizza
Xoco (est. 2009): Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless is one of the best known chefs for Mexican cuisine in America
Iberico (est. 1992): Serving you tapas and regional specialities from all across Spain
Al's Beef (est. 1938): Founder Al Ferrari invented the sandwich in Chicago's Little Italy back in 1938
Fabcakes Bakery (est. 2012): Delicious pastries inspired by the seasons

Your guide will point out examples of historic architecture and beautiful public spaces that help make the River North one of Chicago's most notable neighbourhoods. Whether you are a Chicagoan or a visitor in town for just a few days, you're sure to delight in this food tour.

What's included

Food tasting
Walking tour

Where

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Meeting point:

Please meet 15 minutes before your tour in front of the main entrance to The Merchandise Mart. Look for the statues that look like giant Pez dispensers (Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame), located along the Chicago River.

What to remember

Accessibility:

The tour route is wheelchair accessible

Not allowed:

Pets

Know in advance:

A minimum of 2 participants is needed for this tour to run
At checkout, please indicate if you have any food allergies or intolerances
Tours run rain or shine, and a good portion of the tour is spent walking outdoors. Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes or sneakers
You may bring a stroller on the tour, but it will have to remain outside if the food establishment is busy

Provider

Sidewalk Food Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

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