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River North Food Walking Tour

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Chicago, USA
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

On our 3 hour food walking tour of Chicago, you will taste delectable foods from 5 different delicious places. Tease your tastebuds as you savor foods from Chicago's best deep dish pizza restaurant, Rick Bayless' amazing Mexican fare and more. 

In addition to all the delicious food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. We have vegetarian options at all the food stops and can accommodate other dietary restrictions with advance notice. 

Join us on a culinary adventure of Chicago's River North neighborhood. We've done all the delicious research to showcase the best eats in Chicago. Wear your comfy shoes, bring your appetite and we'll take care of the rest...

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654, USA

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End point

714 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654, USA

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Doughnut Vault

The Doughnut Vault: Food & Wine Magazine named it the best doughnut in America.
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Michigan Ave - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Rudy Malnati is generally considered to be the inventor of Chicago deep-dish pizza. (est. 1971)
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

XOCO

Top Chef Masters winner Rick Bayless is one of the best known chefs for Mexican cuisine in America.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Club Lago

Delicious, authentic Northern Italian fare made with love by third generation owners in this “Real Chicago” historic tavern since 1952.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Cafe Cremerie

European-style cafe featuring exquisite sweets, savory bites, rich coffee, and a curated selection of wines.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Wrigley Building (pass by)

The Wrigley Building is a skyscraper located at 400–410 North Michigan Avenue on Chicago's Near North Side
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Merchandise Mart (pass by)

Large shopping center includes diverse wholesale shops with apparel, home goods, accessories & more.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the River North Food Walking Tour?

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). 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-6242P10

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Average 4.64 out of 5 stars based on 96 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup
  • Hotel drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces 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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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