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

Chocolage Samples on Chicago's Culinary Tour©2006 Chicago Food Planet

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Duration: Approximately 3 - 3.5 Hours

Departs from: 118 East Pearson St.

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$20.00 - $40.00 (USD)

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Average rating: 5.0
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Overview

Near North Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour

Discover Chicago's cultural gems while tasting food!

Chocolage Samples on Chicago's Culinary Tour©2006 Chicago Food Planet

Chicago Food Planet offers unique food tasting and cultural walking tours through Chicago's most delicious, historic, and heartiest neighborhoods. We provide a "non-touristy", local experience so you feel like a native Chicagoan. Our tour begins in the heart of Downtown and explores the Near North neighborhoods of Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park.

Each guided, narrated tour includes mouth-watering, classic food tastings from one-of-a-kind specialty food shops and ethnic eateries as well as an insider's glimpse of Chicago -- the rich history, treasured architecture, dazzling entertainment offerings, and neighborhood restaurants.

After the tour, explore Chicago with confidence and take advantage of its full spectrum of cuisine, entertainment, and cultural offerings on and off-the-beaten-path.

MUST INDICATE IF YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ALLERGIES
Location: 118 East Pearson St.
Schedule: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm during the months of April - October
            

Itinerary

Historical Downtown Chicago©2006 Chicago Food Planet

Your journey includes tastings from:

An authentic Chicago-style pizzeria - Est. 1983

Americas top spice and herb specialty shop - Est. 1957

A favorite fudge and confectioner specialty shop - Est. 1963

A "Best in America" artisan bakery - Est. 1993

A Middle Eastern-Jewish deli - Est. 1975

Herbs and Spices on Chicago's Culinary Tour©2006 Chicago Food Planet

A high-end specialty tea merchant - Est. 1978

A local chocolate lounge - Est. 2005



 

            

Prices

Near North Chicago Food Tasting and Cultural Walking Tour
11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm during the months of April - October

Duration:
Approximately 3 - 3.5 Hours

Regular PriceDiscountInternet Price
Adult (17&up)$42.00$2.00$40.00
Youth (8-16)$22.00$2.00$20.00

Rate includes taxes and Food - enough for lunch. On order page please indicate if you have food allergies.

            

Other Info

Departure Point:

  • In front of Ashkenaz Deli- 12 E Cedar St. (1/4 block east of the N State St / N Rush St / E Cedar St three-way intersection). Ashkenaz Deli is next door to 'Big Bowl' restaurant. Please arrive 20 minutes prior. Detailed directions will be on your confirmation voucher.

  • No Hotel pick-up is available for this tour or activity

Return Details:

  • The tour does not finish at the same starting point, but there are plenty of transit options made available to you at the end point to get you back.

Tea Sample on Chicago's Culinary Tour©2006 Chicago Food Planet

Important:

  • 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.

  • Shopping during the tour is prohibited in an effort to stay on our food-tasting schedule.

Discounts for Children:

  • Children under the age of 7 are free of coast.

            

Booking Information

Historic Chicago Site©2006 Chicago Food Planet

Payment:

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

Confirmation & Travel Voucher

This tour must be booked at least 24 hours in advance of your travel date. Your confirmation for this product will be received within 12-24 hours subject to availability. For every confirmed booking you will receive an e-mail with a link to your E-Ticket Voucher. Print vouchers on your home/ office printer. Please present this E-Ticket voucher to the Tour Leader. Only one voucher will be created per tour or activity for all travelers.

Cancellation and No Show Policy

Cancellations within 24 hours of the tour are charged in full. Cancellations prior to 24 hours are charged a minimum $10.00 per person administration fee. We charge for NO SHOWS. No Shows on tour dates are charged 100%. Some specific tours and activities have a higher cancellation fee due to the limited space available.

Recommended for all CHICAGO Food Planet Tours:

- Participants are urged to bring cameras and recorders. There are plenty of photo opportunities during the tour.
- Participants are urged to bring sun glasses, sun screen, and/or a hat during the summer months.

Weather: Tours are held rain or shine. Gratuities and Souvenirs are not included.

Chicago Food Planet and TourCorp Inc. assume no responsibility for delays caused by accidents, breakdown, bad conditions of roads, trails, bays, ocean, harbors, and any other conditions beyond control, in addition to insufficient numbers of passengers. Not responsible for loss or damage to property.

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

            

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