Discover Chicago's West Loop like never before on this private pizza walk that combines outdoor exploration with mouthwatering bites. Perfect for food lovers and urban explorers, this tour offers a tasty way to experience one of the city's most energetic neighborhoods.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Good overall fitness is recommended to comfortably enjoy the walking pace and duration.
Wildlife
History
The West Loop was once home to wholesale food markets and meatpacking plants, which transformed into a vibrant culinary hub.
Conservation
Many of the pizzerias participate in sustainable practices, including waste reduction and local sourcing to minimize environmental impact.
Pizza City, USA
Discover Chicago's West Loop like never before on this private pizza walk that combines outdoor exploration with mouthwatering bites. Perfect for food lovers and urban explorers, this tour offers a tasty way to experience one of the city's most energetic neighborhoods.
Pizza City, USA is a guided pizza-tour operator based in San Francisco, California. The company offers curated Pizza Walks, Pizza Bus Tours, Pizza Crawls, and private tours across San Francisco and Chicago. Tours range from 2.5 to 3.5 hours and visit multiple pizzerias so guests sample diverse slices and styles. Highlights include deep-dish, Roman al taglio, tavern-style, artisan, and neo-Neapolitan pizzas. On the San Francisco Pizza Bus Tour, expert guides Steve Dolinsky and Marc Schechter lead a 3.5-hour route that samples five styles from four renowned pizzerias. Several Chicago tours, including West Loop Pizza Walk, Downtown Friday Pizza Walk, and the Chicago Pizza Bus Tour, are described as rated #1 on TripAdvisor in the provided summaries. Experiences typically include guided tastings, conversations with pizzeria owners and pizzaiolos, and local food-history context. Select tours provide a custom souvenir lanyard and badge to commemorate the visit. The Downtown Pizza Walk private tour starts at Robert’s Pizza & Dough Co. and features stops such as Labriola and Bar Cargo for deep pan and Roman al metro slices. Pizza City, USA focuses on neighborhood exploration and culinary storytelling through structured tasting stops. All descriptions, timeframes, and guide names are drawn from published trip summaries. Prospective guests can choose public group walks, private walks, or bus-based tasting routes in two major U.S. cities to experience regional pizza varieties and learn about local pizza culture.
Some tours include a commemorative badge or lanyard; tour lengths, stops, and featured pizzerias vary by itinerary. Booking is online, flexible.
Tours Offered
6
Pizza walks, bus tours, crawls, private tours
Rated #1 Tours
3
Tours described as #1 on TripAdvisor
Named Guides
2
Steve Dolinsky and Marc Schechter
Duration Range
2.5–3.5 hrs
Typical tour length range
Choose a public walk, private tour, or bus tasting to sample deep-dish, Roman al taglio, tavern-style and artisan pies — book online today.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
You'll be strolling through the West Loop for several hours, so comfortable footwear is essential.
Bring along a water bottle
Stay hydrated during the tour, especially on warmer days or if you plan to visit multiple pizzerias.
Check the weather forecast
Outdoor walking tours are affected by weather, so dress accordingly and plan for rain or shine.
Arrive early to secure your spot
Private tours are popular; arriving a few minutes early ensures a smooth start.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for all-day comfort while exploring Chicago's West Loop streets.
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
Protect yourself from sun exposure during outdoor parts of the tour.
summer
Layered clothing
Dressing in layers helps adjust to varying temperatures throughout the day.
spring|fall|winter
Portable charger
Keep your phone powered for photos and navigation during the tour.