Chicago in a Day: Food, History and Architecture Walking Tour
Ready to discover some of the best Chicago has to offer with a local by your side? Join us on an epic tour of some of the city’s greatest hits: incredible architecture both old and new, delicious local treat and iconic Chicago dishes, a uniquely Chicago transit ride, stunning river views and much more!
About this activity
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a child-friendly walking tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- Please note: food options and portion sizes will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers between 4.8 to 6.4 km (3-4 miles) of walking.
- We can accommodate vegetarian options but cannot accommodate other food allergies or dietary preferences. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.
- Experiences happen rain, shine, or snow. Please dress accordingly.
Includes
- Transportation between tour halves
- Get a taste for Chicago’s most famous food like Chicago-style hot dog
- Try Deep dish pizza at a pizza place that’s an icon to Chicago
- Join professional English-speaking local guide
- Discover Chicago on 4 Food Stops with 4 Food Samples
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Discover Chicagos’ incredible architecture both old and new
- Enjoy some classic Chicago-style popcorn
- Taste a classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef
- Gratuity
- Drinks and additional food
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Chicago Theatre : We start our tour under the dazzling marquee of the Chicago Theater (you might recognize from dozens of movies and TV shows) before heading off into the bustling city.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Chicago Pedway : Weather permitting, we'll head towards the Chicago Pedway. This unique feature of Chicago is used by locals and commuters daily to move about the city in a network of underground tunnels — especially necessary during the Midwest winters
Free Admission
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We will pass by the City Hall-County Building, commonly known as City Hall. that houses the seats of government of the City of Chicago and Cook Count
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Chicago Picasso (The Picasso) : Next, we will stop at the Chicago Picasso sculpture by Pablo Picasso in Daley Plaza . The 1967 installation of The Picasso, "precipitated an aesthetic shift in civic and urban planning, broadening the idea of public art beyond the commemorative."
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Chicago River : You’ll enjoy feeling like a local as you zip past buildings and catch even more awesome views. If your guide takes you on a water taxi, you’ll be seeing the Chicago skyline from a totally different perspective, as well as sharing in the daily commute of local Chicagoans late for work.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Chicago Riverwalk : An award-winning $150 million, 1.25-mile promenade along the south bank of the Chicago River downtown. Weather permitting, we’ll take a stroll along the Chicago Riverwalk while taking in views of several soaring buildings, including Marina Towers, the Wrigley Building, and the Chicago Tribune.
Free Admission
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Wrigley Building : We will pass the Wrigley Building, that it is located on the Magnificent Mile directly across Michigan Avenue from the Tribune Tower. Its two towers in an elaborate style were built between 1920 and 1924 to house the corporate headquarters of the Wrigley Company.
Free Admission
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Tribune Tower : We'll pass by Tribune Tower, a 463-foot-tall (141 m), 36-floor neo-Gothic skyscraper located at 435 North Michigan Avenue.
Free Admission
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The Magnificent Mile : We will pass by the Magnificent Mile - a premier commercial district in downtown. It was part of the 1909 Burnham Plan of Chicago, a visionary project to transform the city's urban landscape and it was built in the 1920s to replace an industrial and residential area. Here you find many shops, restaurants, hotels, and attractions. It is located on North Michigan Avenue.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
Chicago Cultural Center : Step inside a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs. The Cultural Center houses the city's official reception venue, where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed presidents, royalty, diplomats, and community leaders
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
Millennium Park : Next is picturesque Millennium Park, home to the iconic Bean sculpture. Here or nearby, your guide will conclude your tour and point you in the right direction toward more amazing sights, great lunch spots, or a drink recommendation.
Free Admission
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Millennium Park : We will pass by the Cloud Gate, a public sculpture by Indian-born British artist Anish Kapoor, that is the centerpiece of AT&T Plaza at Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 90 minutes
Your food tour starts with a very well-known Chicago fare: the Chicago-style hot dog. Every Chicagoan has his or her own preference as to how the dog should be made, and you’ll get a chance to try your guides’ favorite version. Next up is the world-famous Chicago deep-dish pizza! An entire meal unto itself, this staple of the Chicago food scene originated in River North in the 1940s, when workers and families needed filling dishes at low prices. Your guide will take you to a pizza place that’s an icon to Chicago natives to try the real deal for yourself. After you’ve filled up on pizza and hot dogs, you’ll take a stroll through two more establishments, each one essential to Chicago’s food culture. We’ll then continue our tasting journey with a classic Chicago sandwich: Italian beef. You’ll sample this sandwich in a real Chicago institution — no-frills decor included!
Free Admission
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We will pass by the beautiful water tower that was constructed to house a large water pump, intended to draw water from Lake Michigan. Built in 1869, it is the second-oldest water tower in the United States.
Free Admission
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Chicago Loop : Stroll through the main streets near the Loop Chicago which offers a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants, bars and historic landmarks uniquely mixed with modern architecture, shops and art galleries.
Free Admission