All of the food tours listed include lots of narration, with interesting facts about the food, the restaurants and shops, and the City of Chicago. A food tour Chicago is the best way to experience Chicago's legendary cuisine. Enjoy!
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Chicago Food Tours - a Comparison Chart
Chicago Food Tours
Chicago Progressive Dining Tour
This Chicago Food Tours Comparison Chart gives you a snapshot of the various food tours available. Once you've narrowed down your choices, check out the official websites for more detailed information. The duration of these tours is generally 2 to 3 hours. Some tours include water, some suggest you bring a beverage, and some allow you to purchase beverages at the restaurants. Most tours limit the tour size to 12 to 16 people, though the Progressive Dining Tour group can be as many as 35 people.
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Chicago Food Tours Comparison Chart:
| Editor's Choice Food Tours | ||||||
| Tour Name(s) | Location | Mode of Transport |
Cost | Food/Theme | Sit-Down/ On-The-Go |
Season/ Schedule |
 Chicago Food Planet Tours: |
Near North, Bucktown-Wicker Park or Chinatown Food Tours | Walking | $45 & $60 | Off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, specialty food shops, restaurants & ethnic eateries | Combination | Daily, April-Nov. |
 Chicago Tastebud Tours: |
Gold Coast Tour or Millennium Loop Tour | Walking | $44 | Variety of popular Chicago foods & restaurants; Enough food for lunch | Sit-Down | Daily, Year-Round |
 Chicago Dine-Around: |
Progressive Dining Tour | Bus | $85 | Upscale Dining - full dinner | Sit-Down | Fri/Sat, Year-Round |
| *NOTE: All tours run 2-3 hours, with groups of 12 to 16 people, some suggest you bring beverages, all include narration. | ||||||
| Other Chicago Food Tours | ||||||
| Tour Name(s) | Company | Mode of Transport |
Cost | Food/Theme | Sit-Down/ On-The-Go |
Season/ Schedule |
| Chicago Pizza Tours | Chicago Pizza Tour | Mode of transport: Bus | $55 | Food/Theme: Variety of Pizza, 4 stops | Sit-Down/On-the-Go: Sit-Down | Fri-Sun, Year-Round |
| Second City Pizza Tours | Second City Pizza Tour | Mode of transport: Walking | $36 | Food/Theme: Variety of Pizza, 5 stops | Sit-Down/On-the-Go: Varies | Fri-Sun, April-Nov. |
| Slice of Chicago Pizza Tours | Deep Dish Pizza Tour | Mode of transport: Walking | $40 | Food/Theme: Deep Dish Pizza, 3 stops | Sit-Down/On-the-Go: Varies | Thur-Sun, Spring-Fall |
| Chicago Chocolate Tours | Choice of 6 Tours by Chicago Neighborhood | Mode of transport: Walking | $40 | Food/Theme: Cocolate! | Sit-Down/On-the-Go: Mostly On-the-Go | Wed-Sun, Year-Round |
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Chicago Food Planet
Chicago Food Planet Food Tours are 3-hour food tasting and cultural walking Chicago tours combined with delicious food and drink tastings as well as some serious fun in Chicago’s most delicious, off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels.
On this Chicago food tour you’ll experience delectable foods from one-of-a-kind specialty food stores and ethnic eateries while receiving an insiders view into the culture, history and architecture that defines the Windy City.
Walk away with new culinary perspectives, big smiles, a satisfied stomach and the confidence to continue exploring the neighborhoods where locals live.
Be sure to check out our Chicago food tours comparison chart that will help you decide which food tour is right for you.
Chicago Tastebud Tours
Chicago is the city of deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs and the Italian beef sandwich. Tastebud Tours wants you to enjoy the tastes of these wonderful foods which are unique to Chicago. At the same time we want to introduce you to other iconic foods of Chicago in their historic settings.
On this food tour Chicago walk through the heart of the city on a taste adventure, stopping at six or seven memorable restaurants and food specialty shops. Along the way listen to entertaining tour guides as they share history and fun facts about Chicago and its celebrated cuisine.
Join them and savor the traditional tastes of Chicago along with new and exciting food experiences!
Be sure to check out our Chicago food tours comparison chart that will help you decide which food tour is right for you.
Chicago Dine-Around
Embark on an adventure to Chicago’s best restaurants aboard the unique and interactive Chicago Progrssive Dining Tour. You travel around Chicago in a stylish coach bus to enjoy:
- Hors D’oeuvres & Wine served at the first restaurant
- The Main Course at a second restaurant
- Dessert at a third restaurant
The Progressive Dining Tour combines dining, transportation, and a city tour en route to each restaurant to bring you the ultimate Chicago experience at a great value.
Be sure to check out our Chicago food tours comparison chart that will help you decide which food tour is right for you.
