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Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich

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On average, this is booked 13 (3) days in advance.
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city.

You'll experience all the city's biggest food hits, many dishes with roots dating back over 150 years. This moving feast incorporates a walk through some of the city's world renowned architecture and public art in the famed Chicago Loop District. Experience our famous deep dish pizza, taste the amazing Italian beef sandwich, enjoy gourmet popcorn, and lots of other treats. Plus, there is our mouth-watering secret dish that you can only find out about on the day of the tour!

What's Included

  • Fudgy Brownie
  • Chicago-style Hot Dog
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

805 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Millennium Park
Chicago, IL, USA

We end the tour across the street at Millennium Park.

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Chicago Public Library - Hall Branch

It was named for the city’s first African American Mayor, who served from 1983-87 and opened in 1991. Chicago’s known for having some of the finest architecture in the world.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Financial District

centered on LaSalle Street in the Loop, is the fulcrum of the heartland’s economic engines. Looming skyscrapers form a canyon-like effect down LaSalle, which ends abruptly with the Art Deco masterpiece of the Board of Trade on Jackson. Floridly-dressed commodity traders at the Board of Trade, regulators at the Chicago Fed, and bankers of all pinstripes know this power corridor very well.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Calder’s Flamingo

53-foot tall stabile located in the Federal Plaza in front of the Kluczynski Federal Building. It was commissioned by the United States General Services Administration and was unveiled in 1974, although Calder's signature on the sculpture indicates it was constructed in 1973.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Willis Tower

For nearly 25 years after its completion, the Willis Tower, formerly known as the SearsTower, held the title of tallest building in the world. Standing 110 stories tall, its black aluminum and bronze-tinted glass exterior has become emblematic of Chicago, a city crazy about its architecture.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Rookery Building

The Rookery building in the heart of Chicago’s financial district stands testimony to the resilience and creative spirit of late-nineteenth century Chicago. The rebirth of the city in the wake of the Great Fire of 1871 gave rise to the multi-storied office building that would transform the landscape of America’s cities.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton is one of romance and undeniable charm. Potter Palmer was a Chicago business magnate—well-known for a variety of endeavors, including his significant role in the development of downtown Chicago’s iconic State Street.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • * 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

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-7812P19

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Fudgy Brownie.
  • Chicago-style Hot Dog.
  • Italian Beef Sandwich.
  • Deep Dish Pizza.
  • Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day).
  • Gourmet Popcorn.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Fudgy Brownie
  • Chicago-style Hot Dog
  • Italian Beef Sandwich
  • Deep Dish Pizza
  • Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
  • Gourmet Popcorn
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • * 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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