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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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

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

The classics

Deep-dish pizza and Italian beef.

Neighbourhoods

Chinatown and historic districts.

Sweet & savoury

A guided taste of the city.

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

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Chicago Bike & Classic Food Tour: Bikes, Bites & Views - Adults

Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

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

Chicago Food Tour: 6 Dishes with Deep Dish Pizza & Beef Sandwich

Chicago for Foodies: The Best Culinary Itinerary

At a glance

The classics

Neighbourhoods

Sweet & savoury

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