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Food tours in Illinois

Illinois Food Tours Guide 2026

How to taste Illinois properly: market tours, cooking schools, and a food crawl you can run solo.

Illinois has 14+ food tours and culinary experiences covered in this guide, led by Chicago Pizza Tours — Deep Dish Deep Dive, Chicago Food Planet Tours — Wicker Park Neighborhood and Chicago Food Tour — Fulton Market Gourmet. Each entry below includes the practical details — what it costs, when to go, and how to plan around it.

Illinois is a Midwestern US state best known for its largest city, Chicago — a global hub of architecture, culture, food, and commerce. From the iconic skyline and world-class museums to Lincoln's historic home in Springfield and the rugged beauty of Shawnee National Forest, Illinois offers an incredibly diverse travel experience.

Top food tours

Guided experiences that show you Illinois through its food.

Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

Tip

Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

Tip

Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.