Small-Group Chicago Food Tour: Gold Coast and Old Town

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Location: Chicago, Illinois
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                                3 hours (approx.)

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Discover Chicago's culinary side on this three-hour walking tour to taste the delicious flavors of the Gold Coast and Old Town. Along the way, your guide will show you the history and architecture in these culture-rich neighborhoods, just north of the downtown area. After stops at seven quintessential Chicago restaurants in these two neighborhoods, you'll feel like a real Chicagoan! The tour operates with a maximum of 18 people, ensuring you’ll receive personal attention from your expert guide. Tastings at 6 different locations is included.

Highlights

Gourmet small-group food tour of Chicago's Gold Coast and Old Town neighborhoods
All tasting fees included
Visit six of the neighborhoods' famous locations, including a Polish bakery and a specialty tea shop
Historic city tour from your guide between tastings
Lunch in the form of six different tastings!
Small-group tour with no more than 18 people ensures a personalized experience

What You Can Expect

Sample Famous Chicago-Style Pizza

Savor the flavors of Chicago's Gold Coast and Old Town neighborhoods on this three-hour walking food tour. Between tastings at six different locations, your guide will have you feeling like a local as you walk down the tree-lined streets and learn about the history, culture and architecture of the "Windy City."
Your walk takes you to locations that include a Jewish deli, Polish bakery, famous Chicago-style pizzeria and more!

Sample tasting locations:

Lou Malnati's: Famous Chicago-style deep dish pizzeria
The Spice House: Hand-prepared spices and seasonings
Delightful Pastries: Authentic Polish-European bakery and pastry store
Old Town Oil: Aged balsamic vinegars and 100% extra virgin olive oils
Tea Gschwendner: Leading specialty tea merchant
The Fudge Pot: Chicago's oldest chocolate confectioner and fudge shop

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Bruce B

5 star rating: Highly Recommended June 2013

it was informative, educational and fun. A few of us went back and shopped at the spice store which was probably the highlight for many.

Nancy M

5 star rating: Highly Recommended May 2013

This was incredibly fun and Kent has to be one of the best tour guides we have ever had (and we've been on a lot of tours). I highly recommend it.

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Schedule Details

Departs

Departure point

Meets near State and Division streets in Gold Coast

Departure time

11am

Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Return details
Concludes in Old Town

Additional Info

Inclusions

Food tastings at 6 different locations
Local guide

Exclusions

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Moderate amount of walking is involved
There are enough food tastings, that for most people, lunch afterwards is not needed
In the special requirements field at check out please say if you are a vegetarian, have any food allergies and are under 21

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