Chicago Loop Food Tour: Taste the Most Iconic Local Eats
Overview
Join a local guide for the ultimate foodie adventure in Chicago’s historic Loop, tasting classics like deep‑dish pizza and Chicago‑style hot dogs while discovering insider stories behind the city’s rich food culture.
What's Included
- Explore the historic Loop District, one of the city’s top dining and cultural hubs
- Receive insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and explore during your stay
- Enjoy tastings of Chicago’s most iconic foods at three popular local spots
- Sample a Chicago‑style hot dog, a slice of deep‑dish pizza, and a classic Italian beef sandwich
- Be guided by a friendly, English‑speaking local expert
- Gratuity
- Additional Food and Drinks
Meeting Location
175 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Chicago Loop
Chicago, IL, USA
A central location in the Central Loop
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Is this tour child-friendly? Yes! This tour is suitable for families. Children under 4 years old can join free of charge. A reduced child price applies for children aged 4 to 11.
- Can dietary requirements be accommodated? Vegetarian options are available. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences. Please notify us in advance if you require a vegetarian option so we can plan accordingly.
- Will food options or portion sizes vary? Food offerings and portion sizes may vary depending on the season and the stops visited on the day of the tour. However, the total amount of food included is always designed to equal a full meal.
- What happens if the weather isn’t great? Experiences run rain, shine, or snow, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day of your tour.
- Is this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels? Yes! This tour is suitable for guests of all ages and fitness levels. Please note that it includes approximately 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of walking, at a relaxed pace with regular stops.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago Loop Food Tour: Taste the Most Iconic Local Eats?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Explore the historic Loop District, one of the city’s top dining and cultural hubs.
- Receive insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and explore during your stay.
- Enjoy tastings of Chicago’s most iconic foods at three popular local spots.
- Sample a Chicago‑style hot dog, a slice of deep‑dish pizza, and a classic Italian beef sandwich.
- Be guided by a friendly, English‑speaking local expert.
- Gratuity.
- Additional Food and Drinks.
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 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Chicago Loop Food Tour: Taste the Most Iconic Local Eats is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Chicago Loop Food Tour: Taste the Most Iconic Local Eats will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. 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 2024Once 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 2026What's Included
- Explore the historic Loop District, one of the city’s top dining and cultural hubs
- Receive insider tips on the best places to eat, drink, and explore during your stay
- Enjoy tastings of Chicago’s most iconic foods at three popular local spots
- Sample a Chicago‑style hot dog, a slice of deep‑dish pizza, and a classic Italian beef sandwich
- Be guided by a friendly, English‑speaking local expert
- Gratuity
- Additional Food and Drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Is this tour child-friendly? Yes! This tour is suitable for families. Children under 4 years old can join free of charge. A reduced child price applies for children aged 4 to 11.
- Can dietary requirements be accommodated? Vegetarian options are available. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences. Please notify us in advance if you require a vegetarian option so we can plan accordingly.
- Will food options or portion sizes vary? Food offerings and portion sizes may vary depending on the season and the stops visited on the day of the tour. However, the total amount of food included is always designed to equal a full meal.
- What happens if the weather isn’t great? Experiences run rain, shine, or snow, so please dress appropriately for the weather on the day of your tour.
- Is this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels? Yes! This tour is suitable for guests of all ages and fitness levels. Please note that it includes approximately 2.4 km (1.5 miles) of walking, at a relaxed pace with regular stops.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
