Explore Chicago's best pizzerias on a private guided tour that combines delicious flavors with local stories. Perfect for pizza enthusiasts looking for a personalized culinary adventure in the Windy City.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking at a relaxed pace.
Wildlife
History
Chicago's deep-dish pizza was invented in the 1940s, becoming a defining element of the city’s culinary identity.
Conservation
Chicago Pizza Tours supports local businesses and emphasizes sustainable practices by promoting mindful tourism and supporting community-based eateries.
Chicago Pizza Tours
Explore Chicago's best pizzerias on a private guided tour that combines delicious flavors with local stories. Perfect for pizza enthusiasts looking for a personalized culinary adventure in the Windy City.
Chicago Pizza Tours is a Chicago-based tour operator specializing in guided pizza tastings and neighborhood food experiences. The company offers a variety of curated trips — both walking and bus formats — that introduce visitors to the city's diverse pizza styles, including Chicago deep dish, Roman, Neapolitan, New Haven–style, and New York slices. Each tour visits multiple pizzerias and includes guided tastings, local stories, and historical context about Chicago's pizza culture.
Tours run between 3 and 3.5 hours and take place in well-known neighborhoods such as Downtown (near the Magnificent Mile and Lake Michigan), Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, and Logan Square. The Original Chicago Pizza Tour is a bus tour that includes over six slices from four iconic pizzerias; walking tours like the Downtown Pizza Walk and Bucktown Pizza Crawl provide a closer, on-foot exploration of neighborhood spots. The Corporate Pizza & Cocktails Tour offers a VIP format with guided tastings paired with drinks for private and corporate groups.
Guides focus on factual history and tastings rather than conjecture, and each itinerary emphasizes quality pizzerias that represent different techniques and regional influences. Chicago Pizza Tours is positioned as a practical choice for visitors and locals seeking a structured, educational, and flavorful way to sample Chicago pizza without needing to plan individual stops. The company's experiences are designed to be accessible to a wide range of guests, including group and corporate bookings.
Tours Offered
4
Four distinct pizza experiences.
Typical Length
3–3.5 hrs
Easy half-day culinary outings.
Neighborhoods
Downtown, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Lakeview, Logan Square
Explore multiple Chicago neighborhoods.
VIP & Corporate
Available
Private and corporate bookings offered.
Reserve a spot on Chicago Pizza Tours for guided tastings, neighborhood walks, bus tours, and VIP corporate experiences.
Arrive Early for a Full Experience
Ensure you arrive a few minutes before your start time to maximize your tasting and sightseeing opportunities.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking between different pizzerias, so comfortable footwear is essential.
Stay Hydrated
Bring along a water bottle to stay refreshed during the walk, especially on warmer days.
Inform About Dietary Restrictions
Notify Chicago Pizza Tours in advance if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for the walk between different pizzerias and exploring the city streets.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is important, especially on warmer days.
Light jacket or layers
Layering helps adapt to changing temperatures during the walk.
spring|fall|winter
Sun protection
Sunscreen or hat can shield you from sun during summer tours.
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