Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour
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Chicago, USA
- 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
- River East Plaza, 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. If you do not locate your guide right away, please ask the host at Robert's.
End point
- 531 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA
Tour ends inside Zarella, River North
Operating hours.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
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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 108 reviews
Allen_N, Nov 2025
Fascinating pizza history and knowledge. All incredibly different pizzas, but all delicious. Arrive hungry
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.
Diana_B, Sep 2025
Our guide was Super knowledgeable. Gave us a great tour with entertaining details and interesting history .
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
sandratmontchal, Jun 2025
Great selection on different types of pizza. Our guide James, was very knowledgeable on the origins behind each style of pizza.
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!
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!
Dennis_D, Dec 2024
Fantastic tour. Great pizza, the walk was just right, and our guide James was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend!!
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.
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.
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
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.
David_G, Jun 2024
Absolutely recommend. Great guide, great food. Great history of each placement the guide know his stuff.
Jane_B, Jun 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed our guide, James, the various restaurants, our fellow travelers and, of course, the pizza! We were able to try variety of styles, and watch one of our pizzas bring prepared and cooked before our eyes. The walking parts were minimal: we spent the majority of our time sitting in the various restaurants chowing down on pizza. Since my husband couldn't eat pizza, our guide kindly paid for a pasta dish for him to enjoy. One warning---come hungry!!!
David_B, May 2024
Our guide was the pizza guru not only in Chicago but he shared a tremendous amount of knowledge of other pizza hotspots Good variety of delicious pizza. Would recommend the tour
Bethaney_L, Apr 2024
The tour was so interesting and informational, great guide. The pizza was excellent and we some other really great people on the tour. Highly recommend!
Diana_P, Dec 2023
Great tour John was very knowledgeable and fun guide. The pizzas we tried were all unique and tasted great.
Iliana_B, Sep 2023
The whole experience is a worthy representation of what Chicago is: warm people, good food, great city. Our guide answered all our questions, was open a s attentive, and maintained the good vibes going the whole time. Don’t miss it if you have the time to do it!
Mike_C, Sep 2023
Went on the walking tour with Jonathon. Great pizza but most of all great history lesson about Chicago. Will definitely be back.
lilkaz26, Sep 2023
Amazing tour John the tour guide was great so informative, fun and entertaining, we had a great experience loved ALL the pizza we tried and were stuffed ...come hungary for sure you will be full for sure when done. If you want pop or wine or drink, beer you pay extra water included.
Was a great time lasted about 3-1/2 hours I highly recommend this tour great fun
Thimas_M, Aug 2023
We love making pizza and are always working toward making it better. We learned so much about the intricacies of making dough and building a great pizza. Our guide was amazing! We enjoyed trying different styles of pizza and getting to converse with some of the restaurant owners.
Ellen_S, Aug 2023
We went on one of the hottest days but it was still fabulous feasting on these delicious pizzas😋Our tour guide was so knowledgeable, personable and approachable.
Kathy_G, Jul 2023
Experiencing and learning about the different crusts and the preparations was very interesting…and very tasty!! Our guide was so fun and interesting!! Would definitely recommend to a friend!
steve_c, Jul 2023
John, is more knowledgeable than any guide I've had and passionate about pizza!
Plus the pizzas are the best!
Chad_C, Jul 2023
Great tour guide and great experience! Loved this tour! Highly recommend this tour in Chicago! Great history of pizza in Chicago abd the food was great!
Thank you, Chad & Christie
Carla_B, Jun 2023
Jon is absolutely fantastic! He knows the Chicago pizza scene and takes you to four fabulous places to try different types! He is entertaining and works the group very well!!
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