• River Esplanade Park - Enjoy the charm of this picturesque riverside park while discovering its history and renowned fountain.
• Billy Goat Tavern (The Original) - This classic Chicago eatery is celebrated for its outstanding meat and has also been featured on Saturday Night Live.
• Pizzeria Uno - Known as the original creator of deep dish pizza, this establishment has been serving it since 1943.
• Al’s #1 Italian Beef - While Mr. Beef attracts tourists, locals know that Al’s Beef nearby is the place to satisfy their hot beef cravings quickly. Sample a sandwich at this beloved local spot and see if you agree with their claim of being Chicago’s No. 1 Italian beef since 1938. It’s truly delicious.
• Firecakes Donuts - This charming, counter-serve location offers a selection of artisanal donuts and coffee drinks. As the first storefront, it dates back to the early 20th century.

• Visits to historic restaurants: Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, Firecakes
• Professional local Chicago guide
• 2-hour walking tour

• Cost of food (choice to purchase food at recommended stops or not - total spend approximately 30USD)
• Gratuities

Begin your immersive walking tour at a Chicago landmark: the Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. From this starting point, your guide will lead you on a delightful culinary and cultural journey.

The first destination is the renowned Billy Goat Tavern, where it’s highly recommended to try their famous “cheezborger.” Following that, we’ll head to Pizzeria Uno, the birthplace of Chicago’s iconic deep-dish pizza. Next, discover where locals satisfy their craving for hot beef: Al’s Beef, a beloved spot since 1938.

Throughout the tour, you’ll learn about the friendly rivalry with New York’s pizza scene, Chicago’s meatpacking history, 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and more. It’s suggested to bring approximately $30 for optional food purchases during the tour. Your guide will offer recommendations on what to sample at each location.

The tour concludes with a delightful treat at Firecakes, where doughnuts are crafted from a secret recipe dating back to the 1930s. It’s a sweet ending to our wonderful Chicago food tour!

• Your ticket covers the walking tour portion of this experience. We recommend bringing about $30 for food, but it’s up to you if you want to purchase what your guide suggests at each stop.
• This tour is great for families. Pizzeria Uno and The Green Door Tavern also offer kids menus.
• This tour isn’t accessible for wheelchairs. However, guests can bring collapsible strollers that can be carried when we take stairs.
• This tour covers about a mile and a half at a leisurely pace.
• Note that some venues may change their opening hours, and may not be open on all tour departure dates - in these scenarios, our expert guides will ensure a great alternative is provided
• Some venues may have queues during busy seasons, so please expect a wait for food at some venues.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.