Have a Real Slice Time on These US Pizza Experiences According to Viator Travelers

What could be better than tasting freshly-made mozzarella, checking out a classic Italian bakery, and listening to stories about New York’s Little Italy neighborhood? Add pizza to the mix by visiting one of the oldest pizzerias in the US on one of the best pizza tours in New York City. Some say this is where the first pizza in the US was born.

What one reviewer said: “Vince, our tour guide, was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed the mix of both food and history and would recommend this to anyone wanting to learn about Little Italy and experience some of the food.” Carolyn_M, December 2024

Once you’ve seen Little Italy, it’s time to explore farther afield. Thankfully, there are first-rate pizzerias all over town. Move from Little Italy to Greenwich Village, where you can explore the post-bohemian scene, learn about the neighborhood’s cultural history, and sample slices from Neapolitan to Sicilian.

Still in New York City, cross the East River into Brooklyn and Williamsburg, a foodie hotspot if New York has ever had one. In Williamsburg, you can taste your way through neighborhood specialties from Polish sausages to southern barbecue and homemade ice cream before visiting the star of the show: a local favorite pizza joint simply called “Best Pizza.”

Boston’s best pizza scene is in The North End, where Little Italy and the Freedom Trail converge. Here, visitors can see where the American Revolution began, walking among historic buildings from the Paul Revere House to the USS Constitution while tasting top pizza slices along the way. There’s no better combo in town.

What one reviewer said: “Big Al is the absolute best. Everything he does is for your benefit. Loved him so much it’s not even funny! The pizza was soooo good and I would’ve never gone to these places (on) my own.” Nicole_T, November 2025

Lesser known than the Italian-American neighborhoods in New York City and Boston, Cleveland’s Little Italy sits on the east side of town along a historic section of Mayfield Road. Like the neighborhood, the pizza scene here is vastly underrated. It’s home to some of Cleveland’s best Italian food—think homemade pasta and thin-crust Neapolitan pizza fired up in brick wood-burning ovens.

What one reviewer said: “(It) was a perfect day, great group of 8, while enjoying fun history and great food. What more could you ask for(?) Perfect blend of all things fun for a wonderful day.” Robin_M, September 2025

The deep dish may reign supreme, but Chicago’s pizza obsession is made from mixed ingredients. On this pizza bus tour, you'll go beyond the regular Chicago deep dish pizza tours and taste pizza from neighborhood favorites across the city, plus dive deep into the ingredients that each spot uses in their secret recipe. Of all the ways to eat pizza in Chi-Town, this one—that lets you sample so many in one tour—takes the, well, pizza pie.

What one reviewer said: “Fantastic guide! James was funny and knowledgeable and passionate about pizza…all huge green flags. He took us to places we hadn’t tried before. My boyfriend was very happy about this gift. My son lives locally and he was happy to find some new places to share with friends. 10/10 Definitely do this!!” Kimberly_S, November 2025

If you’re visiting Chicago, you might ask yourself: “Is this a pizza or hot dog town?” Thankfully, you don’t have to choose one or the other on this downtown food and walking tour of the ultimate Chi-town favorite food combo—stuffed deep-dish pizza and Chicago hot dogs. Upgrade the experience with pours of local beer for a true taste of the Windy City.

What one reviewer said: “Guide was very knowledgeable, and the food experience was exactly what you want from a Chicago food tour. Highly recommend.” Brenda_S, November 2025

Not too long ago, kitchen kingmakers crowned San Diego among the top pizza cities in the US. Thanks to an influx of chefs from Italy, who have imported old-world know-how, San Diego is now one of the top cities on the US pizza map. The best pizza spots are in—you guessed it—San Diego’s Little Italy, a harborside, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood north of the Gaslamp Quarter.

What one reviewer said: “Anna our guide was so wonderful! She was very knowledgeable about the area and was very charming and fun. The food was very good and plentiful. Overall a great tour.” Nan_R, August 2025

San Diego’s Little Italy is a heavy tourist draw—it can be hard for visitors to tell the traps from the authentic pizza spots. This tour can help avoid the guesswork and find the local gems. Get the neighborhood low-down, visit a historic house once owned by a prominent Italian fisherman, and tuck into some of the West Coast’s finest pizza.

What one reviewer said: “Adriana was an excellent tour guide. She perfectly blended our food experience with the history of the area. She was engaging and very knowledgeable, which made us feel a part of the area we explored. The food choices were delicious, and we enjoyed all the selections. It was a great way to try items we wouldn’t normally order. This was a wonderful tour. (...)” Karen_F, November 2025

Explore the world-class pizza scene in the Pearl District, a historic neighborhood straddling Portland’s Old Town and the Willamette River. This 2-mile (3.2 kilometers) walking adventure through the heart of Portland makes stops to sample at least half a dozen pies from a handful of trendy pizzerias—from street-corner parlors to cozy spots serving pizza with focaccia and cocktails.

What one reviewer said: “A surprisingly diverse variety of pizzas. And I’m from New York so I thought I knew pizza. It was fun to try the variety. And walking between stops gave me just enough time to stretch and breathe a bit between slices. The tour guide Beau was excellent, and very knowledgeable about both pizza and the city of Portland. (...)” Kathryn_K, October 2025