Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, the food was delicious, and the topics were…read moreinteresting. Had a wonderful time! Kerrigan was wonderful!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on this Chicago Chinatown food tour. Our guide, Philip,…read morewas incredibly knowledgeable, not just about the food, but also the history, culture, and stories that make Chinatown so special. Every stop felt intentional, and we learned so much about the neighborhood while tasting an amazing variety of dishes we might never have tried on our own. What truly set this tour apart was our guide's warmth and kindness. He were personable, engaging, and made everyone in the group feel welcome from the very beginning. It felt less like a scripted tour and more like being shown around by a friend who genuinely loves Chinatown and wants to share it with others. The pacing was perfect, the food was delicious, and the overall experience was both fun and enriching. I would highly recommend this tour to locals and visitors alike. It is a fantastic way to experience Chinatown through food, culture, and community.

I honestly did not know what to expect, but this food tour was amazing. Our tour guide was very…read moreknowledgeable of Chicago and gave us a wonderful history of each place we stopped by. Being a foodie himself, we even got to talk about where some ingredients at the various restaurants come from (like California tomatoes at Lou's!). The River North Food Tour did NOT disappoint. I thought our only focus would be on food, but we even went over some architecture and history of various buildings. It was a great way to start our journey of Chicago and I absolutely loved this tour! Definitely recommend it for anyone who's coming to Chicago for the first time!

Fantastic tour! Great value for the price you pay…read more I was shocked at how generous the portions were. We had a whole doughnut, slice of deep dish pizza, half a torta, chicken skewer with rice, and a nutella cookie. I saved the cookie for later I was so full! The food was really tasty! As a chicago local, I was happy that 4 out of the 5 places I have never tried before. The guide was very knowledgeable and kept a great pace. I did their River north tour but will definitely do the wicker park tour in the future!

During Parents' Weekend at the University of Chicago, the university offered tours of the…read moreneighborhood through Chicago Detours. My wife did this tour a couple years ago and highly recommended it, but I wasn't especially interested because I had also gone to school here and figured I knew enough about Hyde Park already. However, she insisted that it would be worth our while and so I agreed to climb on the bus. And it was the absolutely right decision, because the tour was excellent. In fact, it wasn't just a tour of Hyde Park. It included the surrounding neighborhoods of Washington Park, Kenwood, Jackson Park, and Woodlawn. Since this was a UChicago sponsored event much of the information related to the University's investment and involvement in the area. Our tour guide and founder of Chicago Detours, Amanda, is herself a graduate of UChicago and thus she had some additional insight into the relationship with the community. Though the 75-minute tour felt a little slow-going at times, there was much to learn about the vibrant but sometimes troubled history of the area. Amanda has tremendous knowledge and the excursion was both fascinating and entertaining. I can imagine that Chicago Detours would have equally interesting tours of other neighborhoods in this diverse city.

Virtual tours are such a cool thing to do right now. I attended a Yelp Elite event that was a…read morevirtual food tour of Chicago. It was incredibly informative and a good balance of history and current trends. Looking forward to attending more virtual tours, like the World's Fair and the Cruise From Your Couch Boat Tour. I loved seeing the pictures of the in-person tours and can't wait to attend some of those too.

I worked with Brandon at Chicago Dine Around to plan a dinner and Casino night for my company…read moreouting. Brandon was amazing and incredibly helpful and responsive! At the venue, Genesis was the event coordinator for the evening. She made sure everything flowed seamlessly and helped me enjoy the outing stress free! Both our game dealers (John and Ivan) were very knowledgeable and fun! They helped teach many of us how to play roulette and blackjack and were patient with us throughout the games! I would highly recommend Chicago Dine Around and we will absolutely return to book other events!

We hosted our Toronto team in Chicago for the first time and used Chicago Dine Around to help plan…read moreour team event. Working with Brandon was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. He made the entire process incredibly easy and stress-free. We chose the Private Architectural Boat Tour, and the Chicago Dine Around team went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. They even arranged for us to tour the boat beforehand so we could confidently select the right experience for our group. For lunch, they seamlessly accommodated all dietary restrictions and preferences, making coordination effortless. Every detail was handled professionally, allowing us to focus on enjoying the event. The feedback from our team was overwhelmingly positive. Many team members said it was one of the best company events we've had to date. Even our Chicago-based employees, who are very familiar with the city, thoroughly enjoyed the tour and experience. I highly recommend Chicago Dine Around for anyone planning a corporate event or group outing. Their attention to detail, outstanding customer service, and local expertise made our event a huge success.

Super amazing experience. Carla was even more amazing and went above and beyond and took a picture…read moreof us and sent it to me because I was scared of damaging my phone so I did not bring one. That's where guys were amazing and for first timers we felt extremely comfortable and shockingly we did not flip over! We can NOT wait to come back! Reccomend the Historical Tour!

I am so happy to have had the opportunity to try this tour with some other Yelpers. Let me just say…read morethat I have tried A LOT of food tours (both Chicago Food Planet neighborhood tours and TWO chocolate neighborhood tours) and this one ranks up there in the top! Out of all the tours I've done, I learned the most of Chicago history here. We not only stopped off at food locations but also at historic landmarks (i.e. The Drake hotel). It was a rainy AND windy Chicago Sunday, but despite the weather I had an awesome time! Lynn did a really great job with our tour and handled the weather situation without difficulty. What a great easy going guy! We visited: --Pizano's Pizza (I may have found my new favorite pizza spot. The deep dish and thin crust pizza were delicious! I am still trying to figure out how they get that crust so crispy!) --Sarah's (The brownie was definitely good...I've never met a bad brownie, but it was not the best I've had) --Downtown Dog's (Good Chicago hot dog--stay away from those peppers!) --Heaven on Seven (The gumbo was really delicious! I may have to come back to try more food!) --Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (I've lived in Chicago for over 4 years and FINALLY made it to this place! Sadly, the cheeseburger was not good. But I enjoyed learning about the history of the Original Tavern and the Billy Goat. Definitely a Chicago tourist spot to visit, if not eat at) --The Purple Pig (I've been wanting to check this place out too!!! That strawberry ice cream IS DELICIOUS!!!!! It tasted like something from my childhood!!! Very nostalgic for me! The outdoor seating was very nice! I enjoyed visiting ALL the locations on our tour, but my favorite EATERIES were Pizano's, Heaven on Seven, and The Purple Pig. For $44 you definitely get your money's worth if not more. The tour guarantees enough for lunch, but I can tell you that you'll be filled up for dinner too!! LOTS OF FOOD to keep you full. I started cramping towards the end from eating so much!! Just a note for those that decide to come, I recommend NOT driving. Your parking meter will expire. The tour is longer than 2 hours and the tour does not end where it begins. Also, the tour is designed for sit down dining so that you will always have a nice comfortable seat and a nice ICE cold drink (so you're not drinking the warm water you've been carrying around). The tour is NOT rushed at all which I enjoyed A LOT. You can also shop during the tour stops too, which many food tours don't allow. The duration of my tour was from 11am to 2:45pm. I recommend keeping your schedule for the entire day open so that you don't feel rushed to get somewhere else. I would definitely recommend this tour to my friends!

I was visiting some friends in Chicago and we toured the Andersonville part of Chicago with Carey…read more Her guidance was exceptional. She seemed to fit right in with our group and was laid-back but also gave us some really interesting historical facts about the neighborhood throughout the day. + Great way to find hidden jems in a neighborhood; we sampled Middle Eastern, Guatemalan, and Vietnamese cuisine throughout the course of the day. Oh and pie of course! Along with a couple cocktails at a historic speakeasy. + Carey is really easy-going and does a great job of filling you in on the various dishes offered at each restaurant, sharing her personal experiences; also she is an exquisite conversationalist that makes you feel like you've known her for a long time. + The amount of walking, distance covered, and quanitity of food is just right. A perfect activity in a great city. If you're looking for an activity that will get a group out and about, this is an ideal option.

I just went on this fantastic new tour last Sunday thru Lincoln Park/East Lakeview. Even though…read moreI'm a native of the city, Foodie & the Feast opened the doors to restaurants I've never been to before. Each place was more delicious than the one previous... and affordable too! Our tour guide Carey was energetic and informative. She spoke knowledgeably about each food stop giving interesting background about the owners, the eats and the neighborhood. This is definitely something I would recommend to out-of-towners. There is more to Chicago than the Mag Mile and this is perfect way to get away from the tourist traps and explore the city. Also, local Chicagoans will discover some hidden gems of their own. I actually can't wait to go on the other tours F & the F offer! I've been on other walking food tours and they can't compete with this one. Just as the name suggests, food that you want to feast on is the main attraction of Foodie & the Feast. With the others, it seemed like the food took a back seat to an extensive history lesson. Thanks Foodie & the Feast for keeping my mouth watering and my stomach full. When the tour ended I was completely satisfied!

We did the Chicago Walking Food & Walking Tour with Braeden and would highly recommend. Braeden was…read morea great tour guide- easy to hear, very knowledgeable, and super friendly! Food was great and got to see a lot of the city.

We did the Chinatown walking food tour this past weekend and it was amazing!!! Highly recommend…read moredoing this even if you live in the Chicagoland area. Valarie was our guide and she was terrific! Took us to 5 really great spots that we will be going back to for a full dining experience. Valarie gave us a lot of Chinese history and how it related to food, and the people in our group were all friendly and made for an enjoyable experience. I couldn't recommend doing one of their tours more. Do it!!

This was a great choice for a pizza tour for several reasons. First, the guide (James) was…read moreexcellent: very knowledgeable, welcoming, and funny (very funny). Secondly we learned a LOT about the history of pizza in this city. Thirdly the pizza restaurants were great (they rotate among 30+). Lastly, good variation on the crusts, cheese, and toppings. Highly recommended'

Jamie Martin did a great job building a sense of community among a dozen strangers while we ate…read moreourselves silly at four distinctly different Chicago pizzerias over the course of an afternoon. He was knowledgeable not only of the restaurants and pies we tried, but of notable spots and styles across the country, with a focus on connecting to where each member of this band of tourists originated. At the last minute, I'd tried to book the bus tour but nothing was available during our visit, so I grabbed the walking tour. I'm glad I did, not only because of Jamie and our congenial group, but because even few blocks walking between venues made me feel less guilty and more ready to sample the next pizza. After the fourth stop, though, all I could imagine was dragging the short distance back to our apartment for a cheese-and-carb-induced nap.

We have enjoyed Secret Food Tours in several cities and we were looking forward to the Chicago…read moreexperience! I have to add that we completely mixed up our travel plans and were only able to join this tour for the first half, so my review is based on this. Our tour guide, Danny, was informative, patient, and determined to share not only the food of Chicago but the history, characters and charm as well. We met at 11:30am for the tour and he waited until all participants had arrived. If you are late, he will text or call to make certain you can join the group. David began the tour with some history of the Harold Washington Library, where the tour began, and a trip to visit the Vietnam Memorial in the 3rd floor and a quick bathroom stop before we made it over to our first stop at noon for a slice of deep dish. It was very good and apparently the recipe for the crust came from the chef who had worked at Uno first. Hmmm. Our next stop was from some Chicago caramel and cheddar popcorn. We had time to duck on for a quick purchase as well! Danny was really helpful in that he rushed a bit to allow us to make it to the Chicago dog stop. Yay! Qe left the tour after this, but can highly recommend Danny and his tour. He not only shares Chicago treats, but history and interesting facts!

We had a great time eating and exploring Chicago's Loop District while learning about its beautiful…read morearchitecture at the same time. Shout out to our guide, 'Danny', who was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions thoroughly. We walked quite a bit, so I'm glad I had my walking shoes on. Our meeting spot was at the Harold Washington Library Center (we got a tour of this beauty also). Our 1st foodie stop was at 'Gino's', where I had the best deep dish pizza slice with cornbread type crust. Delicious! We then moved on to 'Garrett's', where we tried a sample of their fan favorite, "Garret Mix," which is caramel and cheddar popcorn mix. Then, we went to 'Luke's' where we had their 'Chicago Style All Beef Vienna' dog. I didn't change anything on it because I wanted to have it how it is and I liked it a lot. Another spot was 'Jimmy's Gyros & Grill', we tasted their 'Italian Beef Sub' no dip with sweet peppers on the side. So good! We had a delicious brownie and then went to 'Tortazo' inside the Willis Tower for a "churro." Overall, we had a great time and learned a lot about the "Windy City".

chicago architecture center boat tour on the "the first lady" was well done. very rainy day but a…read morechoice of remaining upstairs out in the open, where we were given a big umbrella which was nice, or some of our group went downstairs out of the rain. liz our docent was so knowledgable and informing, 11 out of 10 for her.

If you're in Chiago you have to do the Architecture tour at least once. If you're in Chicago…read moreduring the Summer as I was you can seek sanctuary in the air conditioned lower level. I wish the audio was a little bit louder on that level due to the sound of the fans and people talking. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews)