Discover the history and hidden gems of Argyle and Andersonville.
Saturdays
3 Hours
1 1/4 Mile Walk
Global Menu
Experience two of Chicago's best neighborhoods on one tour. Enjoy foods from Vietnam, the Middle East and Sweden.
During our one and a quarter-mile walk, we’ll make two stops at Vietnamese restaurants in the Argyle neighborhood, then take a short walk to Andersonville for a spice tasting in a dazzling Middle Eastern market. Then we pop into the Swedish American Museum before finishing with a short walk to a cozy pie shop.
Experience the mouth-popping contrasts of Vietnamese flavors and learn how the cuisine has evolved over time.
Meet the generations of migrants and immigrants who have crafted Chicago’s Uptown into the unique neighborhood you’ll see today.
Discover a forgotten silent film studio and hear why Hollywood’s biggest star turned his back on Chicago
Celebrate Andersonville’s Lebanese, Persian and Turkish cultures with a guided Middle Eastern spice tasting.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant, welcoming culture Swedish settlers brought to Andersonville.
Find a wonderland of quirky, independent shops that you won’t see on the Mag Mile.
Sink your teeth into the pie that made Food & Wine’s list of Best in America.
* We strive to accommodate special diets. You will have the opportunity to communicate your needs at booking. If there is not a good alternative at each stop, you may receive a larger portion at another stop.