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    Chicago River North 3-Hour Food Tour

    Taste five Chicago specialties while exploring River North’s history and architecture

    5.0 stars• 276 reviews
    From$104/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 hrs

    Includes

    Five food tastings, guided walk

    Highlights

    Sample five food tastings on a guided walk through Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Between stops, discover local history, architecture, and public spaces; tasting locations may change.

    • Explore River North’s historic streets and cultural landmarks
    • Taste foods from five specialty shops, eateries, and restaurants
    • Discover stories behind the neighborhood’s history and architecture
    • Walk at a casual pace on mostly flat streets

    What's Included

    • Five food tastings
    • Guided neighborhood walk

    Know before you go

    • Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in
    • Expect approximately 3 hours on your feet, with standing and small stairs at some establishments
    • Wheelchair-accessible route; strollers may need to remain outside busy food establishments
    • Pets are not allowed
    • Dietary restrictions require advance notice; vegetarian substitutions are available, but vegan and gluten-free substitutions are not offered
    • Guide gratuity is not included; 15%–20% is suggested for good service

    Cancellation Policy

    Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. The tour runs rain or shine. If the seller cancels the event, you may reschedule, subject to availability.

    FAQs

    The River North food tour includes five tastings. Most people find it enough for lunch.

    Wear casual clothing and comfortable shoes or sneakers. Dress for rain or shine, and feel free to bring a bottled beverage.

    Pets are not allowed on the food tour.

    Meeting details

    The Merchandise Mart, 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 60654

    Experience provided by Sidewalk Food Tours
    Experience provided by Sidewalk Food Tours

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    Adult

    $104.94

    Ages 18+

    0

    Child

    $83.74

    Ages 4-17

    0

    Infant

    $0

    Ages 0-3 free

    0

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    276 reviews•Google Maps
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    Ross and Connor are the two guides most frequently mentioned in reviews, and both earn consistent, enthusiastic praise. Ross stands out for his deep knowledge of local architecture and neighborhood history, and reviewers specifically note his attentiveness to dietary restrictions, a small but meaningful detail that speaks to how well he looks after his group. Connor brings a more relaxed, conversational energy to his tours, with one reviewer summing him up perfectly as "a good guy who knows the city well and enjoys showing it off." The food itself gets just as much attention as the guides. Reviewers rave about the variety and quality of stops, with multiple cultures and cuisines represented across different neighborhoods. Connor also goes the extra mile by sharing post-tour recommendations, which several guests say they actually used. The tours clearly deliver on both the eating and the learning, covering everything from food culture to neighborhood history without feeling like a lecture. With a near-perfect rating across a large number of reviews, there's very little to flag here in terms of concerns. If anything, the biggest takeaway is that your guide matters and makes the experience, so it's worth noting that reviewers actively suggest requesting either Ross or Connor by name when booking.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Jack Z. was an awesome guide!

    Photo of Hamilton

    Hamilton

    July 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Jack Z. was an awesome guide!

    Photo of Hamilton

    Hamilton

    July 3, 2026

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