Near North Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour - Discover Chicago's cultural gems while tasting delicious food!

 

Near North Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's cultural gems while tasting food!

Hungry for an authentic Chicago culinary and cultural experience? Chicago Food Planet specializes in Chicago Food Tours through Chicago's most historic, delicious neighborhoods. Suitable for all age groups and fitness levels, our 3-hour experiences are enjoyed by native Chicagoans and visitors alike. We provide a "non-touristy" local experience so you feel like a native Chicagoan.

Eat your way through the beautiful Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park neighborhoods with our signature Near North Food Tour. All food tours include mouth-watering food tastings, enough for lunch, from historic "mom and pop" specialty food stores and one-of-a-kind ethnic eateries while offering a narrated glimpse into Chicago's rich history, treasured architecture, and dazzling restaurant recommendations.

 

Near North Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Each Guided, Narrated tour includes mouth-watering, classic food tasting from one-of-a-kind specialty food shops and ethnic eateries as well as an insider's glimpse of Chicago. After the tour, explore Chicago with confidence and take advantage of its full spectrumof cuisine, entertainment, and cultural offerings on and off-the-beaten-path.

Delicious food specialties are served from:

• Bacino's Pizzeria: Award-winning Chicago-stuffed pizzeria - Est. 1978

• The Spice House: America's top spice & herb specialty shop - Est. 1957

• The Fudge Pot: A fudge and confectioner specialty store - Est. 1963

• Catering | Chocolate: A gourmet foods store and cheese shop - Est. 1977

• Ashkenaz Deli: An authentic Ashkenazic Jewish deli - Est. 1975

• Old Town Oil: A balsamic vinegar & olive oil specialty store - Est. 2007

• Tea Gschwendner: A specialty loose tea & tisanes merchant Est. 1978

• Ethel's Chocolate Lounge: A gourmet chocolate lounge Est. 2005
  

Acclaimed by Chicago Food Critics and national media, join us as we bring to life the local artisans and their foods that are revered throughout Chicago as we emphasize the histories of backdoor venues, hidden parks, and historic homes off-the-beaten-path. Shops visited are all subject to change.

Near North Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
April - October: Daily at 11:00am, 11:30am or 12:00pm

Departure Point:

Corner of Rush and States Street. Detailed Address will be given upon confirmation. The tour does not finish at the starting point. Detailed departure and return addresses will be provided upon confirmation. Both locations are central.

What to Wear:

Participants will be on their feet and outdoors for most of the 3 hours, so please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Flip-flops, high heels, and dress-shoes are not recommended. Umbrellas on rainy days, warm layers on cold days, and cool clothing on hot days will make your experience much more enjoyable.

What to Bring:

Participants are urged to bring cameras and recorders. There are plenty of photo opportunities during the tour. Bring sun glasses, sun screen, and/or a hat during the summer months. We love pets too, but because the tour visits food establishments, you'll need to leave your pets at home or the hotel.

Other Tips & Guidelines:

There are enough food tastings that for most people, lunch afterwards is not needed. Participants are urged to bring extra cash for use towards return fare after the tour, food and/or drink, and/or souvenirs and gifts.

 

Payment:

Your credit card will be charged the total amount of products and services selected at the time of booking. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover Cards.

Confirmation & Travel Voucher:

This tour must be booked at least 24hrs in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print this voucher on you home/office printer and present SIGNED voucher at departure location. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation and No Show Policy:

All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. No Shows are charged 100% In the event the tour is cancelled by the tour operator, the full ticket price will be refunded.

Supplier and Tourcorp assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, weather, conditions of trails, roads, bays, oceans, rivers, airspace and any other conditions beyond control of Supplier, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers.

Comfortable shoes, extra layer of warm clothing, hats, visors and sunglasses. Weather: Tour route or activity may be changed depending on local weather conditions. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

All company policies can be found at www.tourcorp.com, and are part of this tour purchase.