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Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
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Chicago, USA
Great choice
10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Stanley_C ·
Sep 2026
This tour far exceeded all reasonable expectations. James was an amazing guide, the pizza was great and we got to meet several of the restaurant proprietors
· Keisha_W ·
Sep 2026
We went to four different pizza places and I loved them all. John was very informative and amazing. Was thinking that this would be just tasting small amount but wrong. You will not be hungry. Very good.

Overview

Discover what makes Chicago's local pizza so famous on this small-group walking tour. Try a variety of different pizza styles—including deep-dish, Neapolitan, Roman, and artisanal—before deciding which one you like best. As you explore the city, learn more about Chicago's culinary history and culture, and spot key city landmarks en route.
  • Enjoy enough samples to add up to a generous meal
  • Get more personalized attention on a small-group tour
  • Discover beloved Chicago pizza spots without spending hours researching
  • Explore the Loop, River North, and other vibrant neighborhoods

What's Included

  • Different styles of pizza
  • Food tasting
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Robert's Pizza and Dough Company
    465 N McClurg Ct, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

    We meet inside Robert's Pizza which is located on the Ogden slip dock on the Chicago River in the Streeterville neighborhood. Please ask the host at Robert's.

End point

  • 531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

    Tour ends inside Zarella, River North

Start time
.1:30 pm

Itinerary

1

River North

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

The Loop

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

3

The Magnificent Mile

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Holy Name Cathedral (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children under 6 are free, but please notify operator
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Becky_G
I try to do a food tour in every city I visit and this was one of the best I've done. James was funny, knowledgeable, and super friendly. We are a family of 4, with kids ages 10 and 12 and they had a great time too. Will definitely recommend to friends visiting Chicago!

Reviews

5.0
based on 131 reviews
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Great tour

Stanley_C, Sep 2026
This tour far exceeded all reasonable expectations. James was an amazing guide, the pizza was great and we got to meet several of the restaurant proprietors

Good times good foods

James_S, Sep 2026
History and pizza... We when to four places. Our tour guide knew a lot of history about the restaurants and Chicago.

Fantastic Chicago pizza tour!!

Joanne_C, Sep 2026
We had an absolutely wonderful time on this Pizza tour! Our guide, James, was not only extremely knowledgeable and well-versed in Chicago lore, he was stand-up comic funny, and extremely attentive to every member of the tour. He got to know us and made sure we had everything we needed the whole time. Even though we ate lots of pizza, it was well designed that you didn’t feel stuffed by the time it was over. We saw four iconic Chicago pizza places and definitely had our preferences, but all were excellent and the establishments very beautiful and iconic Chicago establishments. The tour did last about 3 1/2 hours which was a little longer than we anticipated but definitely worth it. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone who loves Pizza and wants to learn more about the great city of Chicago!

Pizzzzza!!!

Keisha_W, Sep 2026
We went to four different pizza places and I loved them all. John was very informative and amazing. Was thinking that this would be just tasting small amount but wrong. You will not be hungry. Very good.

Great Tour Guide, Great Yummy Tour

Patty_B, Aug 2026
The last visit required a good deal of walking. The first stop delivered the best pizza I've ever eaten.

Come hungry, great tour!

JoAnna_L, Aug 2026
John had a vast knowledge and great relationship with the people at the places we went. He took us to 4 different pizzerias, each different styles. He checked for any food allergies and arranged the pizza orders accordingly. He knew so much about the origin of each of the restaurants and it was clear that there were more places we could have gone so we are considering doing it again!

Best Chicago pizza

Maria_A, Aug 2026
You will not be disappointed, James had great energy, explained the history very well and had the best pizza ever.

Excellent and affordable tour!

Danielle_P, Jul 2026
Jon was amazing and so passionate about pizza and Chicago history. He has been doing this for 16 years and it shows. It was such a good tour and I definitely got my fill of pizza for the trip. Highly recommend when you are in Chicago.

This is a cannot be...

Shanna_H, Jul 2026
This is a cannot be missed and fun tour. The pizza was delicious and the variety was a learning experience. It was awesome to taste and learn about all the ways you can enjoy a pie.

Fun and filling walking pizza tour!

Jason_V, Jul 2026
Joe was a wonderfully knowledgeable host with a deep passion for all styles of pizza. We went to four unique and different places and ate a lot of outstanding pizza and learned much more than I could have ever imagined. I highly recommend!

Enjoyed the Pizza man's energy, attention, attitude, experiences, stories, and more!

Stefanie_W, Jun 2026
Delicious food! Good energy! Exercise! Fun to meet new ppl! Found some new restaurants for the family and friends to check out.

Chef's Kiss

Jasmine_W, May 2026
It was great. Tour guide was knowledgeable. I wish I remembered his name. We learned a bit and the pizza was amazing.

James was our tour guide....

James_B, May 2026
James was our tour guide. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. Made for a great day! Tried 4 different pizza places. All were excellent Highly recommend!

Awesome pizza tour experience

Helen_E, May 2026
Awesome experience! We loved the variety of pizza that we got to try along with the history behind each pizza that was shared with us. We felt like true locals at this tour and James was an awesome tour guide. We both would highly recommend!

Must do tour!

Allen_N, Nov 2025
Fascinating pizza history and knowledge. All incredibly different pizzas, but all delicious. Arrive hungry

John was excellent and...

Charles_W, Nov 2025
John was excellent and the restaurants were great. John, a self-proclaimed ‘Pizza Nerd’ was a guide with so much knowledge we enjoyed ourselves and learned a lot. Next time in Chicago do this tour. We even got to try a Turkey dinner pizza at Robert’s.

Great Pizza & Stories

Diana_B, Sep 2025
Our guide was Super knowledgeable. Gave us a great tour with entertaining details and interesting history .

Fun and delicious!

Becky_G, Aug 2025
I try to do a food tour in every city I visit and this was one of the best I've done. James was funny, knowledgeable, and super friendly. We are a family of 4, with kids ages 10 and 12 and they had a great time too. Will definitely recommend to friends visiting Chicago!

Amazing

Ali_H, Aug 2025
OMG the best. So much pizza! We were stuffed. Robert’s was my fave. Our guide was amazing. Fun and funny. Learned a lot.

Relaxed easy going tour...

Howard_T, Aug 2025
Relaxed easy going tour good explanation about the different types of pizzas and how they are made enjoyed comparing the different types of pizza

Pizza Sampler

Susan_M, Aug 2025
Fantastic tour. James was knowledgeable and entertaining. There were only 5 of us today so the tour was very personalized. We stopped at 4 different type of pizza restaurants each making different styles.

Great experience

Stephen_M, Jul 2025
Don’t eat before you go!! You will be plenty surprised at the amount of pizza you will be able to sample.

Great fun.

sandratmontchal, Jun 2025
Great selection on different types of pizza. Our guide James, was very knowledgeable on the origins behind each style of pizza.

Great Pizza Experience

Carla_B, Jun 2025
Great way to get a taste of different Chicago pizza styles with a touch of Chicago history along the way! Highly recommend…come hungry!

Pizza Genius

Adam_A, May 2025
James was a quintessential pizza genius. His sense of humor and knowledge about Chicago make this tour a must do. Highly recommend!

Fantastic tour. Great...

Dennis_D, Dec 2024
Fantastic tour. Great pizza, the walk was just right, and our guide James was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend!!

Great pizza tour!

Patti_S, Nov 2024
This tour was great. Amazing pizza, fun history, and a super interesting guide, James. I would recommend this tour over and over.

Delicious pizza

Sherri_M, Oct 2024
The tour was delicious and informative. The guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the different pizza places. We really enjoyed the pizza and the tour.

Nice tour!

Gabrielle_A, Sep 2024
Thank you for this tour the 1st one was definitively our favorite 😁 it's really easy to walk ans the places are perfect to discover a variety of pizza

An interesting view of city food history

Pamela_W, Jul 2024
A great way to look at the food history in Chicago and blast some myths. Great guide who has extensive knowledge and great relationships with the places visited, that’s clear.
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