Chicago in a day food history and architecture combo tour

Chicago in a Day: Food, History and Architecture Walking Tour

Ready to discover some of the best Chicago has to offer with a local by your side? Join us on an epic tour of some of the city’s greatest hits: incredible architecture both old and new, delicious local treats and iconic Chicago dishes, a uniquely Chicago transit ride, stunning river views and much more!

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Stop At: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL 60601-3623

We start our tour under the dazzling marquee of the Chicago Theater (where you might recognize the neon sign from the movie musical Chicago) before heading off into the bustling city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Pedway, Chicago, IL

We’ll then head towards the Chicago Pedway. This unique feature of Chicago is used by locals and commuters daily to move about the city in a network of underground tunnels — especially necessary during the Midwest winters. We’ll head back above-ground near City Hall, and on most weekdays, be able to head inside to see the classic interior design and architecture.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601

Weather permitting, we’ll take a stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk while taking in views of several soaring buildings, including Marina Towers, the Britannica Building, and the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower).

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Chicago River, Chicago, IL

From there, we’ll either hop on the ‘L’ train or a water taxi on the Chicago River (depending on the weather and time of year). Either option offers a uniquely local Chicago experience! The ‘L’ train is recognized as a Chicago landmark having been featured in movies and TV shows for decades. You’ll enjoy feeling like a local as you zip past buildings and catch even more awesome views.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

Finally, we’ll take a stroll through the beautiful lakefront parks along Michigan Avenue

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cloud Gate, 201 E. Randolph St. Millenium Park, Chicago, IL 60601-6530

We’ll end up in the picturesque Millennium Park, home to the iconic Bean sculpture. Here (or nearby), your guide will conclude your tour and point you in the right direction toward more amazing sights, great lunch spots, or a drink recommendation inside one of the most amazing spaces in the city.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Corporate Suites Network, 845 N State St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Your food tour starts with a very well-known Chicago fare: the Chicago-style hot dog. Every Chicagoan has his or her own preference as to how the dog should be made, and you’ll get a chance to try your guides’ favorite version.

Next up is the world-famous Chicago deep-dish pizza! An entire meal unto itself, this staple of the Chicago food scene originated in River North in the 1940s, when workers and families needed filling dishes at low prices. Your guide will take you to a pizza place that’s an icon to Chicago natives to try the real deal for yourself.

After you’ve filled up on pizza and hot dogs, you’ll take a stroll through two more establishments, each one essential to Chicago’s food culture. We’ll then continue our tasting journey with a classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef. You’ll sample this sandwich in a real Chicago institution — no-frills decor included!

Duration: 2 hours

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Visiting Chicago for the first time? Do not worry as we have designed a comprehensive tour where travellers can get to see an overview of the city and famous attractions as well as lesser known sites, learning about the city's history and architecture. The travellers will explore different places such as Chicago Theatre, Chicago Pedway and more. Travellers will also visit the extravagant network of underground tunnels. Travellers can walk to the Chicago Riverwalk and the Magnificent Mile, then go for a food tour to taste some of the city’s most famous foods. This is a fun 2-hour tour with 12 travellers at one trip.

Aren’t snacks like an integral part of a trip? That’s why in this tour, you can taste popcorn, chocolate, Chicago-style hot dog, deep dish pizza, Italian beef and many more. This tour also includes a water taxi or subway ticket. This tour starts at 10 AM from the Chicago Theatre and ends at River North, Chicago. You will visit the magnificent Mile: the lovely lakefront gardens along the Michigan Avenue, the charming Millennium Park, where you can see the legendary Bean sculpture. You can hop on to the river and whiz past buildings and catch even more splendid views. The professional guide will help you in every possible way. Confirmation to the tour are given as soon as you book the tour.

It doesn’t end there! Tourists who use wheelchair can also enjoy this tour. The vehicle is also wheelchair friendly. You can bring infants also to this tour as it is stroller friendly. Past visitors said that the tour was wonderful, and the guide provided a pleasant atmosphere. The guide was very professional, personable, upbeat, knowledgeable and took extreme care of travellers. The travellers found the tour to be fantastic in every way. Food was delicious and they enjoyed the food too. The travellers learnt a lot about the buildings. They would like to recommend everyone for this trip. So, no more slacking off! Let’s spend our time, trying something new!

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