M
Wonderful tour!
Sue was awesome! So informative and knowledgeable about the city! We loved it!
Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $225 / person
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 85 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- We will meet at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605. Our guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella for easy recognition.
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Chicago
Description
On our Secret Food Tour: Chicago, you'll enjoy a variety of foods with culinary influences from the people who built this city. You'll experience all the city's biggest food hits, many dishes with roots dating back over 150 years. This moving feast incorporates a walk through some of the city's world renowned architecture and public art in the famed Chicago Loop District. Experience our famous deep dish pizza, taste the amazing Italian beef sandwich, enjoy gourmet popcorn, and lots of other treats. Plus, there is our mouth-watering secret dish that you can only find out about on the day of the tour! As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!
Tour Options
Itinerary
It was named for the city’s first African American Mayor, who served from 1983-87 and opened in 1991. Chicago’s known for having some of the finest architecture in the world.
centered on LaSalle Street in the Loop, is the fulcrum of the heartland’s economic engines. Looming skyscrapers form a canyon-like effect down LaSalle, which ends abruptly with the Art Deco masterpiece of the Board of Trade on Jackson. Floridly-dressed commodity traders at the Board of Trade, regulators at the Chicago Fed, and bankers of all pinstripes know this power corridor very well.
53-foot tall stabile located in the Federal Plaza in front of the Kluczynski Federal Building. It was commissioned by the United States General Services Administration and was unveiled in 1974, although Calder's signature on the sculpture indicates it was constructed in 1973.
For nearly 25 years after its completion, the Willis Tower, formerly known as the SearsTower, held the title of tallest building in the world. Standing 110 stories tall, its black aluminum and bronze-tinted glass exterior has become emblematic of Chicago, a city crazy about its architecture.
The Rookery building in the heart of Chicago’s financial district stands testimony to the resilience and creative spirit of late-nineteenth century Chicago. The rebirth of the city in the wake of the Great Fire of 1871 gave rise to the multi-storied office building that would transform the landscape of America’s cities.
The story of downtown Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton is one of romance and undeniable charm. Potter Palmer was a Chicago business magnate—well-known for a variety of endeavors, including his significant role in the development of downtown Chicago’s iconic State Street.
Highlights
Fudgy Brownie
Chicago-style Hot Dog
Local Foodie Guide to show you Windy City
Italian Beef Sandwich
Deep Dish Pizza with Sausage
Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
Gourmet Popcorn
What's included
Included
Fudgy Brownie
Chicago-style Hot Dog
Local Foodie Guide to show you Windy City
Italian Beef Sandwich
Deep Dish Pizza with Sausage
Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
Gourmet Popcorn
Not included
Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
Gratuity
Traveller Ratings
5.0
85 reviews
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich take?
Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich cost?
Prices start at $225 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We will meet at Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 805 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605. Our guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella for easy recognition. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Chicago Food Tour with Deep Dish and Beef Sandwich offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Reviews(85)
J
Fantastic time!
I had an amazing time on my tour with Sue! She was kind, funny, and made the whole experience fun and entertaining. Each stop on the tour seemed well planned and the portions of food was well split out so I never felt like I was eating too much. We also got a great tour of Chicago and felt like we were able to see different parts of the city in addition to the food stops. Overall amazing time!!
Operator response
We were pleased to welcome you. Every guest experiences the city differently, and we're happy Secret Food Tours could be part of your own story. We hope to see you again!
O
Chicago foodie tour
Lance was awesome! Come hungry and ready for good fun and conversation!
Operator response
We’re grateful you made room for us in your plans. We hope the food and places along the route gave you a few discoveries to carry into the rest of your trip. Thank you for joining Secret Food Tours!
C
Fantastic Chicago Food Tour!
My wife and I had a fantastic time on this Chicago food tour! Chicago Bob was an outstanding guide; friendly, knowledgeable, entertaining, and clearly passionate about the city and its food. Lance did a great job coordinating the day, and everything ran smoothly from start to finish. We experienced a great variety of Chicago favorites, including Lou Malnati's deep-dish pizza, Garrett Popcorn, Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef, and visits to Willis Tower and The Palmer House. It was a great way to experience several iconic Chicago foods while also learning more about the city and its history. The food was great, but Bob really made the experience special. He kept things fun and interesting throughout the day and was a pleasure to spend the day with. My wife and I highly recommend this tour, especially if you're lucky enough to have Chicago Bob as your guide! We had a wonderful time and would absolutely do it again.
Operator response
Thank you for coming along for the day! We hope you enjoyed discovering some of the city with us and found a few places you’d happily return to. It was great having you with Secret Food Tours.
M
Chicago secret food tour.
Great time great good food enjoyed Chicago food tour. Elizabeth was a great tour guide , wish weather was better Definitely recommend. Doing another one in 3 weeks in Miami
Operator response
Thank you for spending part of your visit with us! We hope the food, conversations, and stops along the way gave you plenty to enjoy. It was a pleasure having you on the Secret Food Tours experience.
E
Exceptional afternoon trying Chicago’s iconic foods!
Can’t recommend this experience enough! My friends and I had a wonderful afternoon trying all of Chicago’s iconic dishes and learning about the city’s history. Our guide, Sue Gould, really made the experience special. The tour was organized and seamless, and Sue was so bubbly and knowledgeable! Can’t wait to bring my family to experience this tour!
Operator response
Your review was a pleasure to receive. It reminds us that the simplest moments are often the ones guests remember most at Secret Food Tours. We hope to host you again!
A
Chicago Cheatcode!
Brilliant Tour and our host Sue was amazing! The food was exceptional and Sue was so informative. We didn’t just learn about food. There was history, filming locations and fun facts also thrown in for good measure. If you come to Chicago, you have to do this!
Operator response
Time is one of the most valuable things anyone can share. We appreciate you spending part of yours with Secret Food Tours and look forward to seeing you again!
C
More than just food: history and architecture as well
Sue was great. We learned a lot about Chicago food, history, and architecture.
Operator response
Thank you for joining us! It's always a pleasure to know guests leave with something they'll continue thinking about after their travels have ended. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours.
8
Great family fun
Fantastic tour by Lance! Lots of laughs and good info!! Great food stops that we wouldn't have found on our own! Delicious! Great family activity
Operator response
We're pleased you joined us. Your review is appreciated not only by our team but also by future guests deciding how to spend their time. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again!
C
Amazing! Would do it again! Thank you Lance!
Food was amazing and lots of fun facts! He also adhered to our time constraints.
Operator response
Thank you for your 5-star review. We appreciate you trusting us with part of your visit and are glad it was time well spent. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
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