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For foodies · Chicago itinerary

Chicago for Foodies: The Best Culinary Itinerary

Chicago is a food-lover’s dream. Here is how to spend a food trip in the city — with the best-rated culinary tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Deep-dish pizza
  2. 2Italian beef
  3. 3Chinatown tour
  4. 4Neighbourhood eats

The classics

Deep-dish pizza and Italian beef.

Neighbourhoods

Chinatown and historic districts.

Sweet & savoury

A guided taste of the city.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chicago — prices per person.

#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT
New York City
#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT
5.0(193)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Chicago
Chicago
Small-Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Chicago
5.0(121)·2 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour : 15 Tastings, 4 Drinks, 2 Desserts
Osaka
Hungry Osaka Street Food Tour : 15 Tastings, 4 Drinks, 2 Desserts
5.0(3,407)·3 hours
from$84/ person
via Viator
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour
Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Exclusive Guided Tour
5.0(353)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
NYC: Flushing Chinatown Food Tour – Eat Like a Local
New York City
NYC: Flushing Chinatown Food Tour – Eat Like a Local
5.0(269)·2 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New
Chicago
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New
5.0(91)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Shanghai
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
5.0(1,658)·3 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour
Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour
5.0(130)·2 hours
from$215/ person
via Viator

Chicago for foodies — FAQ

Why is Chicago a great food city?
Chicago is famous for deep-dish pizza, Italian beef and hot dogs, plus a thriving, diverse dining scene across its neighbourhoods.
What food should you try in Chicago?
Try deep-dish pizza, an Italian beef sandwich, a Chicago-style hot dog and the eats of Chinatown.
Are Chicago food tours worth it?
Yes — they pack several iconic tastes and stories into one walk, a great way to experience the city’s food culture.

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