Chicago Donut Tour FAQ

Chicago is where the Underground Donut Tour began, and our walking food tours here pair classic and creative donuts with stories of the city's famous architecture. Choose the Downtown Delicious Donut Tour along the river and Michigan Avenue, or the Fulton Market tour in one of Chicago's buzziest food neighborhoods.

Yes! Chicago is where the Underground Donut Tour began in 2015. Whether it's your first donut tour or your tenth, there's nothing like tasting your way through the city where it all started.

Yes! Chicago is where the Underground Donut Tour began in 2015, and our original Chicago donut tour has earned Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best honors. The Underground Donut Tour has been named a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best winner for eight years in a row, an honor reserved for the top 1% of experiences on Tripadvisor.

Our Chicago Downtown Delicious Donut Tour visits some of Chicago's most-loved bakeries: Doughnut Vault, Firecakes, Stan's Donuts on Michigan Avenue and Do-Rite Donuts. Along the way you'll cross the Chicago River, stroll Michigan Avenue and hear the stories behind the architects and buildings that shaped the city's famous skyline. Our Chicago & Fulton Market Delicious Donut Tour explores one of Chicago's buzziest food neighborhoods, with stops including Voodoo Doughnut, Levain Bakery and Do-Rite Donuts in Fulton Market. Lineup may vary depending on the day of the week or the season.

Every stop has its fans, and every tour brings out new favorites. Guests love the lemon old fashioned and chocolate glazed at Doughnut Vault, the Tahitian vanilla and raspberry at Firecakes, the Biscoff pocket and red velvet at Stan's, and the buttermilk old fashioned, lemon blueberry and French cruller at Do-Rite. On the Fulton Market tour, guests also love the cookies at Levain Bakery.

Our bakery partners love to get creative, so the lineup changes throughout the year. Flavors vary by day and season, but here are a few guest favorites. Fall favorites include apple cider donuts and new cookie flavors at Levain. Winter favorites include raspberry old fashioned, strawberry mascarpone and paczki around Fat Tuesday. Spring favorites include cherry cheesecake and seasonal jelly-filled donuts. Summer favorites include lemon old fashioned, lemon blueberry, strawberry cake, root beer and colorful Pride donuts. All year long, guests enjoy Tahitian vanilla, Biscoff pocket, red velvet, chocolate glazed and buttermilk old fashioned.

See our guide, Best Donut Shops in Chicago, for local shops worth a visit beyond the tour. Some of Chicago's most-loved bakeries are on our tours. Downtown, you'll visit Doughnut Vault, Firecakes, Stan's Donuts and Do-Rite Donuts, while the Fulton Market tour stops at Voodoo Doughnut, Levain Bakery and Do-Rite Donuts. Lineup may vary by day and season.

Plenty! You'll enjoy a couple of flavors at each of our four bakeries, served in shareable portions so you can try a wide variety without getting too full. Your guide hand-picks the lineup to show off each shop, and we'll grab you a coffee, tea or water along the way. Many guests take extras home to enjoy later.

The Downtown tour starts at Doughnut Vault in River North and ends at Do-Rite Donuts near Michigan Avenue, a great spot to keep exploring the city after your tour.

The Downtown tour starts at Doughnut Vault in River North, crosses the Chicago River and strolls Michigan Avenue before finishing at Do-Rite Donuts on Erie Street. The Fulton Market tour explores the West Loop's Fulton Market district, with short walks between shops.

About two hours and roughly two miles of easy walking, with plenty of tasting and Chicago stories along the way.

Our guides keep to the shady side of the street, make sure everyone has water, and take time to cool off inside the bakeries. Morning tour times are a great choice on the hottest days. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a water bottle.

Yes, we run all year, and Chicagoans know how to enjoy a donut in any weather. The walks between shops are short, and on chilly or rainy days our guides make the most of cozy indoor stops like Stan's and Do-Rite so you can warm up while you taste. Dress for the weather and you'll be all set.

Yes! Our partners offer delicious options, including gluten-free donuts at Stan's, and we regularly welcome vegetarian, vegan and other dietary needs. Just let us know when you book so we can plan the best lineup for you.

Please tell us about any allergies when you book. Our bakery partners work with common allergens like nuts in their kitchens, so we'll do our best to find options that work for you and share what's in each donut so you can choose with confidence.

Absolutely. Kids love this tour, and families join us all the time, from little ones celebrating birthdays to teens on college visits and school and scout groups. Our guides are great at keeping young donut fans engaged from start to finish.

Most of the Downtown route is on flat city sidewalks and is wheelchair friendly. A couple of our bakeries have smaller entrances, and your guide is happy to bring the donuts to you. We can adjust the pace and add sit-down breaks for anyone who needs them. Contact us with any questions before you book.

Definitely! Local guests tell us they learn something new about their own city every time, from the stories behind Chicago's architecture to the history of each bakery. It's a fun date, a great staycation activity, and the perfect way to show visiting friends and family around town.

Donut lovers from all over the world join us in Chicago, from across the US to Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, Brazil and Japan, along with plenty of locals. Many guests have taken our tours in other cities and come back to try Chicago, and we even welcome runners celebrating after the Chicago Marathon.

Yes! Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, bachelorette and bachelor parties, sweet 16s and family reunions are some of our favorite tours to lead. Let us know you're celebrating when you book and we'll help make it special. We also host private tours for companies, schools and large groups.

Yes. Private group tours are available in Chicago for birthdays, corporate outings, student groups, and celebrations.