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Near North Food Tasting
and Cultural Walking Tour
Our guided, narrated Near North Food Tour visits 7 food tasting locations in the historic, delicious Gold Coast, Old Town, and Lincoln Park neighborhoods. All food tastings, enough for lunch, are included in the ticket price.
Delicious food specialties are served on the Near North Food Tour from (subject to change):
- Bacino's Pizzeria: Award-winning Chicago-stuffed pizzeria (est. 1978)
- The Spice House: America’s top spice & herb specialty shop (est. 1957)
- Catering | Chocolate: A gourmet foods store and cheese shop (est. 1977)
- Ashkenaz Deli: An authentic Ashkenazic Jewish deli (est. 1975)
- Old Town Oil: A balsamic vinegar & olive oil specialty store (est. 2007)
- Tea Gschwendner: A specialty loose tea & tisanes merchant (est. 1978)
- The Fudge Pot: A chocolate confectioner and fudge shop (est. 1963)
Chicago Near North Food Tour Information
When: 7 days a week, April - November
Check current schedule and buy tickets online
Time: Tours start daily at 11 am to early afternoon
How long: 3 hours
How much: $42 per adult ticket
What’s included: All food tastings, enough for lunch
Who: All age groups and fitness levels
Capacity: 16 people per tour
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes
Weather conditions: Tour takes place rain or shine
Where: Meets near Michigan Ave and Lake Michigan in Gold Coast
(Exact meeting location information provided with ticket purchase) Buy Tickets: Zerve Ticket Center or call (212) 209-3370.
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Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tour
Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tasting
and Cultural Walking Tour
Our guided, narrated Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tour visits 6 food tasting locations in the artists' colony and foodie favorite neighborhoods of Bucktown and Wicker Park. All food tastings, enough for lunch, are included in the ticket price.
Delicious food specialties are served on the Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tour from (subject to change):
- George's Hot Dog's: #1 rated Chicago-style hot dog "stand" (est. 1948)
- Hot Chocolate: Chicago’s top pastry & dessert restaurant (est. 2004)
- Goddess & Grocer: A gourmet foods & organic grocerer (est. 2004)
- Sultan's Market: Middle Eastern food store and falafel deli (est. 1985)
- Piece: New-Haven style pizzeria & award-winning brewpub (est. 2001)
- iCream: Designs and creates ice cream instantly on the spot (est. 2008)
Chicago Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tour Information
When: Wednesday through Saturday, April - November
Check current schedule and buy tickets online
Time: Tour starts at 11:30 am to early afternoon
How long: 3 hours
How much: $42 per adult ticket
What’s included: All food tastings, enough for lunch
Who: All age groups and fitness levels
Capacity: 12 people per tour
What to wear: Comfortable clothing and shoes
Weather conditions: Tour takes place rain or shine
Where: Meets near North, Milwaukee, and Damen Avenues
(Exact meeting location information provided with ticket purchase) Buy Tickets: Zerve Ticket Center or call (212) 209-3370.
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Near North Food Tour
Chicago Food Planet Food Tours Also Include:
- Our "Foods of Chicago Neighborhoods Guide" with a Route Map and Store Coupons and Discounts to all food tasting locations
- All food tastings; enough for lunch for most participants
- Insight on local entertainment, diverse boutiques, and restaurant "finds"
- Historical, architectural, and cultural commentary
- Pollution free, self-propelled, "Green" walking tour
- Fun, qualified, and respectful tour leaders
Near North Food Tour
Bucktown/Wicker Park Food Tour
Buy Tickets at Zerve or call (212) 209-3370