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"Ahoy, food lovers, a 3-hour Chicago eats tour even Gilligan would love. We had great fun on this gastronomic junket through obscure food stores!"

"Hungry for culinary travel? A tasty vacation recommendation that includes discovering Chicago's cultural gems while tasting delicious food!"

Featured in "Tasty Travels: Food Tours" segment with Bon Appétit Restaurant Editor Andrew Knowlton

Ranked #1 Food Tour in Chicago by TripAdvisor with 1,100+ Reviews

"I loved it!" - Janet Davies, Host of ABC "190 North"

"Chicago Food Planet focuses on showing people spots that are local secrets, helping you get off the beaten path!"

Winner of "Best Chicago Taste" Award, 2010

"Whether you are interested in tasting Chicago-style pizza or would rather see (and taste) what a variety of neighborhoods have to offer, this is the perfect food tour for you in the Windy City. Just be sure to bring along your appetite."

Perfect 5-Star Rating with 135+ Reviews

Owner/Founder Shane Kost a Featured Historian in Food Wars episode "Chicago: Pizza"

"No matter what relative is coming to town, you can wow 'em on one of Chicago Food Planet's Culinary Tours. You'll be treated to tidbits about local history and architecture and, of course, make half a dozen pit stops to sample cuisine from local eateries."

Chicago Food Planet Tours do much more than just take guests into restaurants, they talk about local history and culture and we discovered some things about an area (Chinatown) even we thought we knew everything about. You'll not only be fed, but educated as well. It's a lot of fun, and you meet new people who are interested in food and travel too!

- Steve Dolinsky, ABC7's Hungry Hound Food Reporter

"Foodie fun! These tours offer up town's tastiest treats. Both tourists and those sticking around for a staycation are finding there is much to explore in Chicago's culinary world."

Recommended in Lonely Planet USA; 2009, 2010, 2011 Editions

"Sample Chicagos finest foods (and learn a few culinary secrets) with these dining-savvy gourmet guides. Includes multiple stops for samplings, demos, and storytelling about local culinary history. And unlike in a cooking class, on a food-tasting tour, everyone can succeed at the same skill: eating."

"Deep dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, Jewish delis... it's hard to eat your way through the Windy City in one trip. With Chicago Food Planet tours, hungry visitors don't have to choose. A $45 ticket buys a three-hour tour of the city's most delicious neighborhoods."

"Trying new places to eat can be a difficult task amongst a busy schedule. Thankfully a Chicago Food Planet tour can take you out of the everyday and open your eyes to a part of the city you never noticed before."

"This is better than just plunking down in a restaurant because they allow you to get the lay of the land and see what's going on behind the scenes-and you'll likely meet a few local residents, too."