Tickets must be purchased in advance. You may purchase tickets through our secure website or call (877) 568-6877. Please make sure you purchase tickets well in advance of your desired tour date, as our tours sell out quickly. We have a no refund policy.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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We currently do not have a waiting list. Please contact us to find out if an additional tour has been added that suits your schedule.
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Tours are given rain or shine. A good portion of our time is spent walking outdoors. However, on our food tasting tours, we do spend time inside establishments, so you are not subject to the elements the entire tour.
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We do a fair amount of walking on our tours. You should dress casually and wear comfortable shoes or sneakers.
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You get to taste foods from five different specialty shops, ethnic eateries, and restaurants. Depending on the tour you take, you may eat a gourmet taco, deep-dish Chicago-style pizza, Spanish tapas, award-winning soup, a cupcake, etc. This is just some of the food on one tour. Most people say it’s enough food for lunch. We suggest individuals with large appetites see how they feel after the tour, and maybe order a dish from their favorite tasting.
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Please be sure to let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, allergy, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. All tastings are prepared in advance at each location based on the information you provided to us at the time of ticket purchase. Please be sure to purchase your tickets in advance so that we have adequate time to prepare your tasting substitutions.
Last minute dietary changes on the tour cannot be accommodated. We apologize for the inconvenience. Our tastings are designed to bring you the best of what each renowned food establishment has to offer. In particular, at locations that specialize in traditional, family recipes, there isn’t always a “next best” option we can offer that meets your specific dietary needs.
If you HAVE SEVERE FOOD ALLERGIES please contact us or call us at 877-56-TOURS before purchasing tickets for any of our food tours.
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We offer vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free options at some but not all the tasting locations. If you are vegan or gluten-free, please contact us or call us at 877-568-6877 before purchasing tickets for any of our food tours.
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Yes. We have vegetarian options on our food tours. Be sure to let us know well in advance and we can make the appropriate substitutions.
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The majority of the food tastings are not guaranteed kosher. If you keep kosher please, contact us or call us at 877-56-TOURS before purchasing tickets for any of our food tours.
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It is a good idea to arrive at the meeting location 10-15 minutes prior to the tour start time. In fairness to the people who arrive on time, we leave promptly at the tour start time. If you are late, you may call us at 877-56-TOURS to try and find the group once they have left. There are no guarantees you will be able to find the group, as our guides are narrating the tour and may not pick up their cell phones. There are no reschedules or refunds for latecomers who cannot find the group.
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You may reschedule your food tour within 72 hours of the tour start date and time. There is a $20 rescheduling fee should you need to reschedule within 72 hours before your tour date/time. We preorder the food 72 hours in advance. Once we pre-order the food, you have to pay the $20 fee.
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We’re on our feet for approximately three hours. We walk at a casual pace and stand in place for a few minutes at various attractions. The streets have a slight incline and you have to walk up small stairs at some of the establishments. Please let us know in advance if you have difficulty walking up a few flights of stairs, and we can make arrangements for you.
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Our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides make learning about the history, culture, and foods of the neighborhoods we visit interesting, informative, and fun. Please gauge whether or not you think this tour is appropriate for your child. Children under the age of 5 are free, unless they’re going to participate in all of the food tastings. You may bring a stroller on the tour, but it might have to remain outside if the food establishment is busy.
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Pets are not allowed on any of our food tasting tours. Chicago law prohibits pets from entering an establishment that serves food or drink.
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Our tours are specifically designed to take you to the hidden gems only the neighborhood locals know about. Therefore, our tours take you off the beaten path, so you’re not mobbed by tourists on crowded streets. Native Chicagoans take our tours to explore neighborhoods other than the ones they live in and learn where to find the best culinary delights. None of our tours have a touristy feel to them. Our goal is for you to revisit a neighborhood like a local.
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Tour guides gratuities are not included in the cost of your tour. We generally recommend giving your guide between 15% – 20% of the purchase price of the tour. Our tour guides are dedicated to making your tour the highlight of your stay in Chicago.
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Yes. A walking tour is a great gift to give someone living in or visiting Chicago. Gift cards can be purchased by clicking on the Buy a Gift Card link on our website.
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Yes. To inquire about a private tour, please fill out the form on our private tours page. Our tour director will contact you within 24 hours to inform you whether the date and time you requested are available.
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There is a minimum charge for a private tour. We can accommodate large groups up to 75 people, but the group is split up into groups of 25 people with their own private tour guide. The earlier you book your private tour, the better able we are to accommodate your needs. For pricing and information regarding private tours, please refer to the private tours page.
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We have a strict no refund policy. We can convert your tickets into a gift card credit with 48 hours advance notice. The credit never expires and can be used for any of our food tours in 7 cities.
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