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Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and Walking Tour

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Chicago, USA

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Overview

The perfect tour for first timers to Chicago or those who want to explore Chicago's famous foods along with the city's top attractions, all on one tour. Stroll the beautiful streets of downtown Chicago & taste the Windy City’s favorite eats! Bobby’s Bike Hike, whose food tours are ranked Top 10 in America (USA Today) & Top 20 in the world ( City Boat Tours ), offers this ultimate food & walking tour to explore the hard-working, salt-of-the earth foods Chicago made famous; a slice of deep-dish pizza, a Chicago-style hotdog, Italian beef, popcorn & brownies. Bobby’s expert guides will lead you through downtown Chicago’s most iconic landmarks; Millennium Park, State St, Chicago Theatre, Riverwalk, Michigan Ave, & the Wrigley Building, all the while explaining the tales from Chicago’s rich food-centric history. Enjoy your food tour & receive a bonus 2-hour FREE bike or kayak rental for each ticket bought, adding value to your experience. Bike along the Lakefront Trail or kayak on Lake Michigan.

What's Included

  • Delight in the famed deep-dish pizza at a Chicago pizza icon
  • Tantalize your taste buds with the renowned Chicago-style hot dog
  • Enjoy a Free 2-hour Bike Rental or Kayak Rental (weather permitting)
  • Alcoholic beverages Local craft beer samples can be added for a fee (Three 9oz pours)you can purchase this option upon arrival for $19.99/person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • $10 per person (or more) recommended gratuity for guide (Cash, Venmo and PayPal)
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Meeting Location

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East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603, USA

What To Expect

Michigan Ave - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria

Starting Point for 11am & 11:30am Daytime Tours only. Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Gino's East

Starting Point for 5:30pm Evening Tours only. Here you’ll meet your entertaining and energetic guide who will give you an introduction to Chicago’s epic history before indulging in a bubbling, cheesy, stuffed Chicago pizza pie
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Magnificent Mile

Stroll down elegant Michigan Avenue and pass renowned local attractions before walking down the start of Route 66 to Max's Take Out, a quintessential Chicago hot dog stand that has stood the test of time. Inside, taste what makes Chicago's unique hot dog so special!
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wrigley Building

See the first major skyscraper north of the Chicago River.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chicago Pedway (Pass By)

During colder months, your guide will make use of the Chicago Pedway system, a network of tunnels, ground-level concourses and bridges that connects sites throughout Chicago’s central business district, to keep you as cozy as possible. During warmer times of the year, walk along the large scenic promenades of the Loop.Expect to walk at a leisurely pace for 1.5 miles during the 2.5-hour tour, suitable for most fitness levels, with plenty of stops for tastings and photos. All tastings and beverages are included. Please give advance notice of any dietary restrictions.
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Jay Pritzker Pavilion

AM tours only. Designed by world-famous architect, Frank Gehry, The Pritzker Pavilion is a stunning and unique band shell located in Grant Park. The lattice tower of speaker systems ensures full volume for all spectators at countless summer concerts and movie screenings.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Loop (Pass By)

The Loop is Chicago’s bustling business district, named for its location within the rectangular convergence of multiple “El” train tracks.
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The Chicago Theatre

AM Tours Only. Chicago's iconic theatre Marquee on State Street.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cloud Gate

AM Tours Only. Cloud Gate, located within Millennium Park, is known affectionately as “The Bean” and debuted in 2006. Designed by famed Indian artist, Anish Kapoor, this giant, stainless steel masterpiece has become one of the most famous symbols of Chicago arts and culture.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Millennium Park

AM Tours Only. A modern town square with a collection of art, architecture, and gardens that provides a stunning backdrop for hundreds of cultural events. Full tour of the park.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palmer House Hilton Historic Lobby

AM Tours Only. Enjoy the original recipe brownie, which was first invented in Chicago for the 1893 World's Fair.
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9 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Crown Fountain

AM Tours Only. The Crown Fountain was designed by Spanish artist Jaume Plensa and features two fifty-foot tall statues of glass brick that showcase the LED faces of over 1000 Chicagoans laughing, smiling, and spitting.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Bike, Walking & Food Tours (Pass By)

FREE 2 HOUR BIKE or KAYAK RENTAL INFO: As an additional perk for booking this particular tour, you will get a FREE 2-hour bike or kayak rental (to be used within (+/-) 3 days of your tour booking. Terms below: To be used within +/- 3 days of your tour booking. Bike rentals take place at Bobby’s Bike Hike World Headquarters, 540 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL60611. Bike shop is open year-round (excluding Thanksgiving & Christmas). Kayak rentals take place at Ohio Street Beach, Bobby’s Kayak, 550 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. Kayak shop open mid-May to mid-October, weather dependent. Offer excludes Saturday Bike/Kayak rentals between Memorial Day (end of May) Weekend to Labor Day (early September). Kayaking only available from June-September) No discounts for not using this activity or issues due to weather restrictions.
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Historic Water Tower

PM Tours Only. Chicago's Historic Water Tower sits at the north end of the Magnificent Mile as one of the only buildings to have survived the Great Chicago Fire.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Holy Name Cathedral

PM Tours Only. One of the largest Cathedrals in North America, Holy Name Cathedral represents an achievement in Architecture and community building representative of Chicago.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
  • VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
  • City Boat Tours rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago Favorites Ultimate Food and 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 (CDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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What's Included

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  • Delight in the famed deep-dish pizza at a Chicago pizza icon
  • Tantalize your taste buds with the renowned Chicago-style hot dog
  • Enjoy a Free 2-hour Bike Rental or Kayak Rental (weather permitting)
  • Sample the world's original brownie recipe
  • Indulge in 4-5 enticing food stops featuring iconic dishes
  • Receive insider tips on must-see attractions, activities, and culinary delights for your stay
  • Explore the city's incredible architecture, a harmonious blend of old and new
  • Food tasting
  • Savor a classic Italian beef sandwich
  • Join a local, professional English-speaking guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesLocal craft beer samples can be added for a fee (Three 9oz pours)you can purchase this option upon arrival for $19.99/person
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • $10 per person (or more) recommended gratuity for guide (Cash, Venmo and PayPal)

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • 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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • If you have dietary restrictions, please add a note in the special requirements section when booking, and email us after booking to confirm they can accommodate.
  • Tour Operator can accommodate vegetarians or those who don’t eat beef or pork but can’t cater for gluten-free (limited options) or vegan (extremely limited options) diets.
  • VIP Adult Beverage upgrade (3 samples) available upon arrival for $19.99 per person extra (Ages 21+)
  • TripAdvisor rated this tour its highest-level Traveler’s Choice Award each year since 2002.
  • Our groups have exclusive VIP access to locations we visit.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Chicago's famous foods are built on grit, hard work, and on the backs of labor. They are not for everyone, so come with an open mind as we visit Chicago hot dog stand, Deep dish pizza joint, Italian Beef sample, and the original brownie..
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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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 (CDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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