Best Chicago Food Tours: Taste the Windy City's Best

Among the 31 tour options we compare, prices typically range from $39–$185. Most travelers find themselves in the $80–$99 bracket, with a median price of $85 across the various listings.

The duration varies depending on the specific itinerary, but most options last between 2–5 hours. The median experience time is approximately 3 hours.

While every tour is different, we found that the most common inclusions across the options we compare are:

• A professional guide (included in 65% of options)
• Food samples (included in 39% of options)
• Food tastings (included in 19% of options)

Walking is the most common way to see the city, as 94% of the tours we compare are walking-based. A smaller portion of the options involve biking (19%) or kayaking (19%).

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.7★ based on 6,040 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Travelers frequently describe the experiences as amazing and wonderful, often highlighting the great food and super knowledgeable guides.

It is worth booking ahead if you have a specific date in mind, as about 13% of the options listed are flagged as likely to sell out. To make planning easier, 68% of the tours we compare offer instant confirmation.

If you are looking for a more intimate experience, a small number of the options we compare (6%) are private tours. For non-English speakers, tours are offered in 5 languages: English, Italian, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

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Stick to the Loop, River North, and Magnificent Mile. These areas are highly walkable and have many amenities nearby.