Top 10 Culinary Tours in Chicago

Destination: Chicago.
Taste four different styles of pizza in about three hours. Learn about Chicago's 10 pizza styles, and discover why there's more to The Windy City than just deep-dish. Go back in some of the kitchens to see how pizzas are made, and taste the differences. Expert doughcents will share the history of Chicago pizza as well other interesting tidbits about the neighborhood you're exploring. We need to know if there are any vegetarians in your group the day before please.
Known For: Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago Historical Tours, Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago Culinary Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
Taste your way through Chicago on this private half-day walking food tour! Savor local favorites like Portillo’s hot dogs, Al’s Italian Beef, deep dish pizza, Garrett’s Popcorn, and Do-Rite Donuts while exploring top city landmarks such as the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, and Buckingham Fountain. Led by a friendly local guide, this experience blends Chicago’s most famous eats, rich culture, and great photo ops — the perfect way to enjoy the best of the Windy City in one delicious day. Tour Ticket Includes: • 1 Portillo’s hot dog • 1 small Garrett’s Popcorn • 6" Al’s Italian Beef Sandwich • 1 slice of authentic Chicago deep dish pizza
Known For: Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Likely to Sell Out, Chicago Culture, Chicago Likely To Sell Out, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
This tour is just a short walk through great Chicago neighborhoods starting near Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile, and then heading into the Gold Coast & River North. Compare two American pizzas vs. two Italian pizzas to understand how pizza evolved as an immigrant food. Explore Deep Dish, Roman, Neapolitan, and Artisanal pizza in just a couple of hours. Discuss how each of these styles is crafted and the differences in their ingredients, baking techniques, and ovens. Plenty of pizza to eat, come hungry!
Known For: Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Likely to Sell Out, Chicago Likely To Sell Out, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Private and Luxury, Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Food & Drink.

Destination: Chicago.
Take a detour off the beaten path, and explore the flavors of Chicago’s vibrant West Side with Bobbys's Bike Hike, America's longest running city bike tour company, who recently ranked as Top 20 Food Tours in the World by TripAdvisor and Top 10 Food Tours in America by USA Today! This 4-hour guided food and bike tour is the perfect way to learn more about Chicago's neighboroods and taste authentic Chicago dishes along the way. You’ll explore the cultural cuisines of historic Fulton Market district, Ukrainian Village, Wicker Park, and Lincoln Park for toffee and ice cream. The tour finishes with a chocolate tasting in Old Town. You’ll learn the history of these beautiful neighborhoods and the tradition behind each of the dishes sampled. Ride through Chicago's gorgeous and unique neighborhoods, plus our legendary Lakefront Trail! There is no better way to explore Chicago than by bike!
Known For: Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Likely to Sell Out, Chicago Likely To Sell Out, Chicago Mountain Bike Tours, Chicago Beer & Brewery Tours, Chicago Small Group, Chicago Bike Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 4 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
Taste all of Chicago’s classic eats on this 4 1/2 hour guided bicycle tour! Join the expert tour guides of Bobby’s Bike Hike, America’s longest-running city bike tour company, on this exciting and informative adventure which recently ranked Top 20 in the World by TripAdvisor. The journey is 13 miles (at a leisurely pace) and includes deep dish pizza, a gourmet brownie, a Chicago-style hot dog, and samples of local craft beer! On the daytime version of the tour, you’ll drink in the sights of Chicago’s beautiful northside neighborhoods, including the Lakefront and Wrigleyville, home to our Chicago Cubs baseball team. On the nighttime version, you'll ride through the party districts of downtown and see the lights of Buckingham Fountain, Millennium Park and the glorious skyline. Cruise the Lakefront Trail, one of the most popular waterfront bike paths in the country. Don’t miss out on this fun tour! You’ll leave with a profound understanding of our town, even if you only came for the beer.
Known For: Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago Best Conversion, Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago Bike Tours, Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Beer & Brewery Tours, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Mountain Bike Tours.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Chicago.
Recently voted one of TripAdvisor's top food tours in the US. Discover the sweet side of the Windy City on the Underground Donut Tour, Chicago’s Delicious Donut Adventure. We’ll kick things off at the legendary Doughnut Vault, tucked beside the historic Merchandise Mart, where you’ll enjoy one of Chicago’s most beloved treats. From there, we’ll stroll across the Chicago River, taking in picture-perfect skyline views before heading to a local artisan donut shop crafting fresh, handmade creations daily. As we wind our way through downtown, we’ll make our way toward Michigan Avenue, home to two iconic stops. First, indulge in a California-style donut shop bursting with flavors and flair, followed by a visit to Do-Rite Donuts, famous for their creative combinations, seasonal specials, and perfectly glazed classics. Equal parts tasty and scenic, this walking tour is the ultimate way to explore Chicago’s flavors, views, and charm. We hope you can join us!
Known For: Chicago Pastry Tours, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago Dessert Tours, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Donut Walking Tour, Chicago Brunch, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Breakfast, Chicago Culinary Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
We begin at a local shop synonymous for their quality donuts––Do-Rite Donuts. From there we’ll walk the Randolph corridor, learning about the history of Chicago’s West Loop, a historic neighborhood which has gone through a series of revitalizations since its days as the industrial backbone of the City of Big Shoulders. We’ll sample the wacky, matcha-infused creations of a hidden-gem––Matcha-Cita cafe, where you’ll definitely need to pause for a photo-op! We’ll enjoy the over-the-top donut stylings of a newcomer shop trying to break onto the scene, Voodoo Donuts, a Portland transplant featuring indulgent flavors and unexpected toppings. Finally, we’ll stroll through a magical, old-time brickwork alley laden with beautiful, floral street-art, before emerging at Sawada Coffee, owned by the world renown latte artist, Hiroshi Sawada. Throughout our journey, we’ll provide anecdotes and history of each of the locations, the surrounding neighborhood as well as Chicago history in general.
Known For: Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago Donut Walking Tour, Chicago Pastry Tours, Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago Cultural Tours, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Brunch, Chicago Breakfast, Chicago Historical Tours, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Dessert Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality.

Destination: Chicago.
Chicago's Chinatown: Few neighborhoods in America combine such delicious cuisine with fascinating history. Join Bobby’s Bike Hike & Food Tours, whose food tours have ranked Top 10 in America by USA Today & Top 20 in the world by Tripadvisor, for a day of interesting stories and scrumptious eats on this delicious Food Tour in Chinatown. This 3-hour Walking and Chintown Food Tour, you’ll see the bustling Chinatown Square, then get to sampling some of the richest cuisine around; including Cantonese dim sum, Portuguese-Chinese bakery treats, Szechuan style, and even Xi'an cuisine, all while learning about the history of how these foods & culture arrived in Chicago. This is a totally unique culinary tour experience, and not to be missed! Upon arrival to the tour, you can add a VIP Drink option for alcoholic and ethnic drink pairings! Chinatown can be challenging to navigate on your own, so let our expert local guides show you the way & discover 5 of our all-time favorite dishes.
Known For: Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago Cultural Tours, Chicago City Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago Walking Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
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!
Known For: Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago Walking Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Small Group, Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago Private and Luxury, Chicago Street Food Tours , Chicago Half-day Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Chicago.
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.
Known For: Chicago Half-day Tours, Chicago Food & Drink, Chicago Bus Tours, Chicago Excellent Quality, Chicago Culinary Tours, Chicago City Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.