Overview
Taste some of Chicago's most iconic foods while walking through one of the Prohibition Era’s most fashionable and notorious neighborhoods. Sample prime steak, deep dish pizza and the world famous “Chicago hot dog" while treading the streets of Capone’s closest friends and dreaded enemies.
Even visit an old tunnel used by prohibition gangsters in the basement of one of the establishments! Learn about Chicago's world famous cuisine and the gangsters who ate it all in one special unique tour!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch
Tour Guide Gratuity
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour meets outside of "Hoyt's Tavern", your guide will be waiting for you here!
End point
Ends two blocks from the Magnificent Mile. About a 15 minute walk from where we started.
What to expect
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River North
1 hour
Chicago's famous River North neighborhood containing many of Chicago's most iconic restaurants, food and gangster history. Travelers will eat at Harry Caray's steak house, an old hideout for Al Capones men with a secret tunnel used by gangsters in the 1920s and 1930s which the guests will see. Also we will have deep dish pizza in an old gangster's mansion that was converted years ago into one of Chicago's most iconic Pizzeria restaurants.
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Gold Coast
20 min
Try Chicago's iconic "Chicago Dawg" at one of it's oldest serving establishments in the beautiful and historic Gold Coast neighborhood.
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Holy Name Cathedral
20 min
On route to one of our food stops we will stop in front of this beautiful church where one of Chicago's most notorious gangsters was gunned down in the 1920s. The bullet holes from the Tommy Gun are still visible in the side of the church today! Hear the story on our tour!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Chicago Gangster and Food Walking Tour
Can I cancel Chicago Gangster and Food Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
The tour meets outside of "Hoyt's Tavern", your guide will be waiting for you here!
What's included?
- Lunch
What's not included?
- Tour Guide Gratuity
Which places does it visit?
It visits River North, Gold Coast, Holy Name Cathedral.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Chicago Tours
