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Chicago: Guided Walking Tour and Food Sampling

1. Chicago: Guided Walking Tour and Food Sampling

From shimmering lights to decadent bites, Chicago puts its best foot forward for the holidays.   Experience the city come to life during this special time of year on a walking tour through the Loop’s iconic holiday destinations. Pass by Millennium Park's ice skating rink and massive Christmas tree, admire the shimmering holiday lights on State Street, and behold Macy's dazzling holiday decor and window displays. Treat yourself with some brownies at the historic Palmer House Hotel, where brownies were invented, taste the famous Chicago deep-dish pizza and hot dog, and tuck into the city's largest open-air Christmas festival, Christkindlemarket, for some seasonal shopping. For an additional fee you can also enjoy a VIP Christmas cocktail sampling package.

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5.0 / 5

based on 6 reviews

Once again it paid for us to use GetYourGuide to book activities on the back of a booking.com hotel reservation.This walking tour was the highlight of our brief stay in downtown Chicago. Our guide Sarah was not only nice and knowledgable - she was enthusastic, approachable and genuine. We learned SO much we didn't know about Chicago! The walking pace was just right for exploring and talking together AND eating the amazing local snacks and specialties Sarah had organized for the group. I loved the cheddar and caramel popcorn mix while discovering the Pedway and the original-recipe brownie while soaking up the Palmer House. And we were especially pleased to have a slice of deep dish pizza waiting for us at Giordano's. (No need to spend the rest of our evening waiting 45 minutes to try it!) We highly recommend this tour.

Chicago: Guided Walking Tour and Food Sampling Reviewed by Anne Marie, 1/23/2018

Julia was an excellent guide, who gave us lots of fun information about Chicago! The food was wonderful at all 3 locations, including the dessert as well! It was fun to see the beautiful Macy’s store and the Christkind market. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting during the holiday season.

Chicago: Guided Walking Tour and Food Sampling Reviewed by Shawn, 12/10/2021

Better than anticipated

Sara was an absolute delight. Knowledgeable and shared personal stories of places we stopped. Food was wow! Couldn’t eat the rest of the day. Would do another walk.

Chicago: Guided Walking Tour and Food Sampling Reviewed by Marge, 12/9/2017

Julia was a great guide! She was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about Chicago as she is a local with great tidbits.

Chicago: Guided Walking Tour and Food Sampling Reviewed by Jennifer, 12/5/2021

Kevin was a fun, informative and all around great guide. Highly recommend the tour for some Chicago Holiday fun!

Chicago: Guided Walking Tour and Food Sampling Reviewed by Jill, 12/26/2019

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