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Chicago pizza Tour
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Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2–3 hours
- Price from
- $69 / person
- Location
- Chicago, United States
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 130 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 16
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Chicago Pizza Tour
- Meeting point
- 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.
Description
This tour is just a short walk through great Chicago neighborhoods starting near Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile, and then heading into the Gold Coast & River North. Compare two American pizzas vs. two Italian pizzas to understand how pizza evolved as an immigrant food. Explore Deep Dish, Roman, Neapolitan, and Artisanal pizza in just a couple of hours. Discuss how each of these styles is crafted and the differences in their ingredients, baking techniques, and ovens. Plenty of pizza to eat, come hungry!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sun
- Start times
- 1:30 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $69
- Child (ages 6–11)
- $55
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 15 of the next 22 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
River North
We will spend a good portion of our time walking through River North exploring different pizzerias.
The Loop
We will explore more pizzerias on the other side of the River in the downtown Chicago Loop
The Magnificent Mile
We will explore pizzas on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
Holy Name Cathedral
We will walk past Holy Name Cathedral after one of our pizza stops.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Different styles of pizza
Lunch
Food tasting
Not included
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
130 reviews
How it compares in Chicago
- Rated higher than 80% of 176 reviewed tours in Chicago
- Starting price $69 is 21% above the typical $57 for tours of similar length in Chicago
Excurgo comparison of 523 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children under 6 are free, but please notify operator
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour take?
Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour cost?
Prices start at $69 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 1:30 PM.
How much does Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour cost for children?
Children aged 6–11 pay from $55, adults from $69. Infants go free.
Does Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour sell out?
It can: 15 of the next 22 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Downtown Chicago Walking Pizza Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 16 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(130)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
Great tour
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
J
Good times good foods
History and pizza... We when to four places. Our tour guide knew a lot of history about the restaurants and Chicago.
M
Family Had a Great Time
Funny guide and really great food. Guide was very knowledgeable on local history. More than worth the price.
J
Fantastic Chicago pizza tour!!
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!
K
Pizzzzza!!!
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.
P
Great Tour Guide, Great Yummy Tour
The last visit required a good deal of walking. The first stop delivered the best pizza I've ever eaten.
J
Come hungry, great tour!
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!
M
Best Chicago pizza
You will not be disappointed, James had great energy, explained the history very well and had the best pizza ever.
1
Highly recommend
This pizza tour was a blast. We were in a mixed group of families and singles and the guide James was hilarious and super informed and opinionated! We tried four different kinds of pizza including deep dish. The pacing was perfect— we all still had will to eat at the final stop.
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