River North Food Tour

Experience the Best of Chicago's River North

Discover why River North is one of Chicago's most exciting neighborhoods on this three-hour guided walking food tour. Enjoy iconic Chicago favorites, award-winning local restaurants, stunning architecture, fascinating history, and hidden neighborhood gems—all while exploring one of the city's most vibrant districts.

You'll enjoy approximately five generous food tastings from locally owned restaurants and Chicago institutions—enough food for lunch for most guests. Along the way, your local guide will share stories about Chicago's architecture, famous gangsters, the Great Chicago Fire, the city's culinary traditions, and the people who helped shape the Windy City.

**TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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🏙️ 3-Hour Guided Walking Food Tour

🍕 Approximately 5 Generous Food Tastings

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Small Public Tour Groups

🥖 Enough Food for Lunch

🥗 Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options Available

🏛️ World-Famous Chicago Architecture

🌊 Chicago River & Riverwalk

🎙️ Local Expert Guide

📸 Hidden Gems & Local Favorites

WHAT YOU'LL TASTE

Depending on the day and availability, tastings may include:

🍩 Award-Winning Gourmet Doughnut

🍕 Authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

🌮 Rick Bayless-Inspired Mexican Cuisine

🌭 Classic Chicago-Style Hot Dog

🍨 House-Made Artisan Gelato or Dessert

Restaurant locations and tastings are subject to change to ensure the freshest experience each day.

We can accommodate most vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets with advance notice. If you'd like to know the exact foods currently being served or have questions about dietary accommodations, please contact us at [email protected] before booking.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS

During the tour you'll explore one of Chicago's most exciting neighborhoods while learning about the city's incredible history and architecture.

Along the way you'll discover:

Merchandise Mart
Chicago River & Riverwalk
Marina City ("The Corn Cob Towers")
Wrigley Building
Famous Chicago Architecture
Chicago Gangster History
Hidden Local Landmarks

PERFECT FOR

Food Lovers
First-Time Chicago Visitors
Couples
Families
Architecture Enthusiasts
Small & Large Private Groups

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✅ Approximately Five Food Tastings

✅ Professional Local Tour Guide

✅ Fascinating Chicago History

✅ Architecture & Local Stories

✅ Restaurant Recommendations

✅ Enough Food for Lunch

✅ Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Accommodations (with advance notice)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

❌ Alcoholic Beverages (available for purchase directly from some restaurants)

❌ Guide Gratuity

❌ Transportation to the Meeting Location

MEETING LOCATION

222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL
(Outside in front of The Merchandise Mart Hall of Fame bronze busts.)

Your exact meeting location, directions, and guide information will be included in your confirmation email immediately after booking.

WHY RIVER NORTH?

River North is one of Chicago's most vibrant neighborhoods, known for its incredible restaurants, beautiful riverfront, historic architecture, and fascinating stories. Once an industrial district, it has transformed into one of the city's premier dining and entertainment destinations while preserving many of its historic landmarks.

Whether you're visiting Chicago for the first time or rediscovering it as a local, this tour offers the perfect combination of legendary Chicago foods, world-famous architecture, neighborhood history, and hidden gems that most visitors never experience.