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Chicago underground Donut tour

401 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois

Description

The Underground Donut Tour is run in several cities in the USA and abroad. The one in Chicago is "the one that started it all' and takes customers (max 20) to four of the best donut shops in Downtown Chicago. Tours last 2h and start at either 09h00, 10h00 or 12h00. Donuts are included in the cost of the tour.

Access & Transport

The tour starts at Doughnut Vault (401 N Franklin St) which is next to Merchandise Mart subway station (Brown and Purple lines) near the north bank of the Chicago River. It ends at Do-Rite Donuts (233 E Erie St), just east of N Michigan Ave / Magnificent Mile.

Instructions & Recommendations

Expect to walk about 3km over 2 hours. Many locations offer gluten or nut free options, however, please let the operator know ahead of the tour so it can make sure to highlight those specifically for you. No refunds for cancellation made less than 24h before the scheduled start.

Meta review

One of the best rated F&B tours on online portals. Customers are generally looking for something original and family-friendly and are very satisfied with the fun guides, good donut shops, the pacing and the atmosphere. Some recurring comments from customers that whilst they could not have eaten more, they felt they did not get their money's worth of donuts.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Socially positive as it helps promote small independent operators with a strong connection to their neighbourhood and city BUT we wish the focus was a little healthier

Conclusion

The tour looks original, but we would only recommend to those with a really sweet tooth and a flexible budget. It is indeed way overpriced, surfing on its certainly deserved popularity - but how many donuts can/should you eat and still enjoy it?

Key positive

Fun, original and tasty

Family friendly

Key negative

Egregious pricing considering the length and content of the tour

Not very healthy

Suitability

Not for people with diabetes. Those with food allergies should inform the operator beforehand.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in October 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
Food
Donuts
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:2h

Regulated hours
Period 1

MONDAY10:00 - 12:00

TUESDAY10:00 - 12:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 11:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 11:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 11:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 11:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 11:00

Period 2

MONDAY -

TUESDAY -

WEDNESDAY12:00 - 14:00

THURSDAY12:00 - 14:00

FRIDAY12:00 - 14:00

SATURDAY12:00 - 14:00

SUNDAY12:00 - 14:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$55
Adult
11 - 64
US$55
Child
3 - 10
US$47.5
Infant
0 - 2
US$0

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