Top 13 Chicago Food Tours

1.Chicago Loop District Food Tour with Deep Dish & Beef Sandwich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Taste Chicago classics, from deep dish to Italian beef, while exploring Loop architecture on a small-group walking tour.

“Eliot was awesome! She showed up some beautiful buildings and chatted about history while we did our food tour. She was absolutely hilarious and had lots of cool facts about downtown. The food was excellent and very healthy portions so you get a good bit of food. Definitely recommend”

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2.Chicago Gangster and Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 471 reviews · from $79

Pair Chicago gangster lore with steak, hot dogs, and deep dish on a two-hour small-group walk through River North and Gold Coast.

“Taka was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We all had a great time and we would all highly recommend!”

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3.Chicago Pizza Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 454 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Taste four Chicago pizza styles, explore city neighborhoods by bus, and learn the stories behind deep dish, tavern, coal-fired, and New Haven pies.

“Hands down the highlight of our trip. Jamie was a fantastic guide with a great love and knowledge of pizza! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chicago. In addition to all the different styles of pizza, you are get a chance to visit different neighborhoods.”

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4.Gangsters and Food Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 228 reviews · 2 hours · from $81

Taste Chicago steak, hot dogs, and two pizzas while exploring Capone-era hideouts and River North crime stories on this lively walking tour.

“We enjoyed this tour. Baylor was knowledgeable and so fun to be around. We enjoyed her company.”

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5.Classic Food Walking Tour with Bike or Kayak Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 135 reviews · from $80

Taste deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, Italian beef, and brownies while seeing Chicago landmarks, with a free bike or kayak rental included.

“Our tour guide Brooke was amazing! Her love of the city definitely shows through with all the information she shared. Of course we got to try amazing food, but learning the history of the who and why it’s so much fun. We are excited to come back to Chicago and know exactly where we will be eating again.”

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6.Chicago’s West Side Foodie Ride Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $99

Ride beyond downtown on Chicago’s West Side Foodie Bike Tour, with neighborhood stories, generous tastings, bikes, and optional beer.

“Great way to see a non-touristy side of Chicago. Enjoyed riding through the neighborhoods and sampling diverse foods. Great for foodies who want exercise as well”

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7.Chicago Food Tour: Taste the City’s Most Iconic Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Taste Chicago hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, and Italian beef while exploring the Loop with a friendly local guide in a small group.

“You get a good portion of food to eat ! David is knowledgeable and enjoys sharing his knowledge! You can ask him just about anything! Nice walk !”

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8.Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

A practical review of Chicago’s downtown pizza walk, with four styles, city history, generous tastings, price advice, and booking tips.

“Fantastic tour. Great pizza, the walk was just right, and our guide James was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend!!”

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9.Taste of Chinatown Food and Cultural Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 3 hours · from $84

Taste five Chinese specialties and explore Chicago Chinatown’s symbols, stories, and landmarks on this generous three-hour food walk.

“York was an excellent guide. Had time for everyone to talk about the history of Chinatown, and the restaurants he brought us to were brilliant.”

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10.The Ultimate Foodie Walking Tour with Tasty Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 92 reviews · from $75

Taste Chicago hot dogs, deep-dish pizza, and Italian beef on a small-group walking tour through the Loop and River North.

“The tour was fantastic. The host Dave went above and beyond. Highly recommended.”

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11.River North Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Taste deep dish, tacos, Italian beef, doughnuts, and more while walking Chicago’s River North with a local guide.

“Nice selection of food stops. Found some restaurants that I will return to in the future. Great way to explore the neighborhood.”

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12.Secret Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · from $94

Taste deep dish, hot dogs, Italian beef, popcorn, and brownies on a lively three-hour Chicago Loop food tour.

“Justin was a great guide sharing his love and enthusiasm for food and his hometown. I'm very glad I took this tour and would definitely recommend it!”

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13.Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $224

Review of Chicago’s private food walk with deep dish, Italian beef, architecture, history, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“Need to walk and be hungry. This was an awesome combination of history of Chicago food but all history.”

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