Chicago Gangster and Food Walking Tour

Chicago, US
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Highlights

  • "Taste iconic Chicago foods"
  • "Explore Prohibition era neighborhoods"
  • "Visit gangster hideouts and secret tunnels"
  • "Experience Chicago's famous deep dish pizza"
  • "Learn about Chicago's gangster history"

Meeting Point

The tour meets outside of "Hoyt's Tavern" next to the Royal Sonesta Hotel, your guide will be waiting for you here!

Meeting point

71 East W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601 , United States

End point

End Point

Ends two blocks from the Magnificent Mile. About a 15 minute walk from where we started.

Meeting point

822 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

River North

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.

Duration 60 minutes
2

Gold Coast

Try Chicago's iconic "Chicago Dawg" at one of it's oldest serving establishments in the beautiful and historic Gold Coast neighborhood.

Duration 20 minutes
3

Holy Name Cathedral

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!

Duration 20 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by Chicago Tours

What our experts say

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    Try Giordano's for deep dish pizza nearby.
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    Visit the nearby Magnificent Mile for shopping.
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    Check out the street art in River North.
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    Bring a camera for unique photo ops!
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

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