Chicago Culinary and Cultural Walking Tour

Start your immersive walking tour at a Chicago icon: the Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. From here, your guide will take you on a culinary and cultural adventure. Our first stop is the famous Billy Goat Tavern, where we recommend trying their signature "cheezborger." Next, we'll visit Pizzeria Uno, birthplace of Chicago’s legendary deep-dish pies. Then it's on to Mr. Beef, home of the classic Chicago Italian beef sandwich and filming location for "The Bear."
Along the way, you’ll hear about the (usually) friendly rivalry with New York's pizza scene, Chicago's meatpacking roots, 1920s speakeasies, gangsters, and much more. We recommend you bring around $30 for optional food purchases throughout the tour. Your guide will have tips on what to try at each stop.

Our tour ends at the historic Green Door Tavern, with its hip vintage vibes and a special drink you’ll want to be sure to try.

Meeting Point

401 E River Dr

401 E River Dr, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Meet your guide at the Centennial Fountain at River Esplanade Park. Your guide will be standing on the side of the fountain closest to the river. The address is 401 E River Dr., Chicago, IL 60611.

What's included:

• Indoor visits to historic restaurants like Billy Goat Tavern, Pizzeria Uno, and Green Door Tavern
• Professional local Chicago guide
• 2-hour walking tour

Not included:

• Cost of food (choice to purchase food at recommended stops or not)

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

River Esplanade Park

401 E River Dr, Chicago, 60611, Illinois

Admire the beauty of this scenic riverside park as you learn about its history and famous fountain.

25 minutes

Billy Goat Tavern

5700 South Cicero Avenue Concourse A, Chicago, IL 60638, USA

This old-school Chicago joint is known for its excellent meat, but it’s also been featured on Saturday Night Live.

25 minutes

Pizzeria Uno

29 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Coined as the original inventor of deep dish, this storefront has served deep dish since 1943.

25 minutes

Mr. Beef

666 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Popular for its Italian beef, this spot has risen even further in fame as the filming location for FX’s The Bear.

25 minutes

The Green Door Tavern

678 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

This pre-Chicago Fire business has become a neighborhood mainstay and boasts a basement speakeasy.

20 minutes