Activities, Camps and After School Classes in Chicago, IL

You will learn how to make (and get to eat) an authentic Deep Dish pizza, all at the Birthplace of Deep Dish pizza - Pizzeria Uno. Be a part of American food history by cooking with Pizzeria Uno. Not only do you get to enjoy your masterpiece, but you can then make Deep Dish pizza at home with the knowledge that you have acquired! Enjoy your pizza with a salad and a drink (soda, beer or wine).

Take a tour of Chicago's Pedway system (a network of underground tunnels that allows pedestrians to pass from one end of the Loop to the other) and enjoy seasonal holiday decorations and sights along the way. Our tour begins in the lobby of the Swissotel where we descend into the Pedway. After a tour of the Chicago Cultural Center and its famous Tiffany Dome, we return to the Pedway for a short walk to Macy's department store. There, we'll view the famous Tiffany ceiling, the "Great Tree" in the Walnut Room and the store’s decorated holiday windows. We return to the Pedway and follow it to Civic Center Plaza for a visit to the Christkindlmarket, an authentic European holiday market. We return to the Pedway for a visit to City Hall followed by a short walk to a nearby L station. A quick train ride takes us to the origin/terminus of Route 66, the Art Institute’s lion statues, and Millennium Park to view the famous Cloud Gate sculpture, aka, The Bean and the city's holiday tree .

Taste your way through Chicago on this private half-day walking food tour! Savor local favorites like Portillo’s hot dogs, Al’s Italian Beef, deep dish pizza, Garrett’s Popcorn, and Do-Rite Donuts while exploring top city landmarks such as the Tribune Tower, Wrigley Building, and Buckingham Fountain. Led by a friendly local guide, this experience blends Chicago’s most famous eats, rich culture, and great photo ops — the perfect way to enjoy the best of the Windy City in one delicious day. Tour Ticket Includes: • 1 Portillo’s hot dog • 1 small Garrett’s Popcorn • 6" Al’s Italian Beef Sandwich • 1 slice of authentic Chicago deep dish pizza