Chicago Loop Small-Group or Private Food and Walking Tour
Make your way to a centrally located meeting point, in time to meet up with your small group (or just your guide, if you've selected the private option). Taste a classic Chicago deep-dish pizza, the source of many rivalries with New York. Learn what makes a Chicago deep-dish so special. You'll also visit a historic spot to taste the Italian beef sandwich, where you'll hear about the origins of this classic sandwich and its founding right here in Chicago. Enjoy hot dogs and other treats along the way. As you go, you'll wander through the Loop—Chicago's Downtown area—and will see many of the city's iconic architectural landmarks, as well as its famous skyscrapers. Continue nibbling and tasting as you go. Finally, end the tour in Millennium Park, where you can admire the beloved Cloud Gate sculpture and stay as long as you'd like.
Highlights
- ✓Embark on a small-group tour, or upgrade for a private experience
- ✓Enjoy enough bites to add up to a hearty meal
- ✓This two-in-one tour is great for time-pressed travelers
- ✓Exploring on foot is a great way to soak up the city's ambiance
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Fudgy Brownie
- ✓Chicago-style Hot Dog
- ✓Italian Beef Sandwich
- ✓Deep Dish Pizza
- ✓Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
- ✓Gourmet Popcorn
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Chicago Loop Small-Group or Private Food and Walking Tour
Make your way to a centrally located meeting point, in time to meet up with your small group (or just your guide, if you've selected the private option). Taste a classic Chicago deep-dish pizza, the source of many rivalries with New York. Learn what makes a Chicago deep-dish so special. You'll also visit a historic spot to taste the Italian beef sandwich, where you'll hear about the origins of this classic sandwich and its founding right here in Chicago. Enjoy hot dogs and other treats along the way. As you go, you'll wander through the Loop—Chicago's Downtown area—and will see many of the city's iconic architectural landmarks, as well as its famous skyscrapers. Continue nibbling and tasting as you go. Finally, end the tour in Millennium Park, where you can admire the beloved Cloud Gate sculpture and stay as long as you'd like.
Highlights
- ✓Embark on a small-group tour, or upgrade for a private experience
- ✓Enjoy enough bites to add up to a hearty meal
- ✓This two-in-one tour is great for time-pressed travelers
- ✓Exploring on foot is a great way to soak up the city's ambiance
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Fudgy Brownie
- ✓Chicago-style Hot Dog
- ✓Italian Beef Sandwich
- ✓Deep Dish Pizza
- ✓Our delicious Secret Dish (to be revealed on the day)
- ✓Gourmet Popcorn
What's not included
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Gratuities
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.