Overview
Enjoy Chicago’s only bus guided neighborhood pizza tour. Eat like a local as you travel off the beaten path into Chicago neighborhoods to savor the best pizza. Your local guide will teach you the science behind ingredient selection and baking as you sample slices from historic pizzerias.
In just a few hours, you’ll leave stuffed, and with an understanding of why pizza is such an important part of Chicago’s culture.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned minicoach
Four slices of pizza
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet inside Pizano's Pizza, near Millennium Park on Madison Street between Michigan and Wabash avenues
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Children under 6 are free, but please notify operator so a seat can be saved on the tour
Tour is not wheelchair accessible
What to expect
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The Magnificent Mile
45 min
Settle in at Pizano's Pizza a culturally significant pizzeria with family ties to the creation of the deep dish pizza back in 1943.
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Grant Ulysses Park
45 min
Just steps from Grant Park, Flo & Santo's features Chicago thin crust tavern style pizza. Since Flo was the Polish grandma and Santo was the Italian grandpa, this menu is a fusion of both flavors.
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Abraham Lincoln Park
45 min
Enjoy one of the local favorites off the beaten path in Lincoln Park. Pequod's has been a local legend since 1971 famous for their burnt cheese caramelized crust with the sweet sauce.
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United Center
45 min
Getting pizza in West Town can only mean one thing, Coalfire. Savor these coal forged pies that bake at temps that exceed 1000 degrees just steps from the United Center in Chicago.
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Wrigleyville
45 min
Up on the north side means you are in Cubs territory and the best pizza near the stadium is Coalfire's 2nd location on Southport. Enjoy some of the best pizza in Chicago in one of the best neighborhoods the city has to offer.
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Wicker Park
45 min
Piece Pizza was one of the first non regional styles to set up in the Chicago neighborhoods. Their New Haven style pies have been enjoyed on the tour ever since we opened and is always a fan favorite.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Children under 6 are free, but please notify operator so a seat can be saved on the tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Chicago Food Tour With Air Conditioning and a Local Guide
Can I cancel Chicago Food Tour With Air Conditioning and a Local Guide for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Where does the tour start?
Meet inside Pizano's Pizza, near Millennium Park on Madison Street between Michigan and Wabash avenues.
Where does the tour end?
It finishes back at the start point: inside Pizano's Pizza, near Millennium Park on Madison Street between Michigan and Wabash avenues.
Which stops are on the route, and in what order?
The 6 stops are The Magnificent Mile, Grant Ulysses Park, Abraham Lincoln Park, United Center, Wrigleyville, and Wicker Park, in that order.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 3 hours 30 min.
What food and transport are included?
The tour includes four slices of pizza and transport by air-conditioned minicoach, with a local guide.
Is pickup provided?
No, all travellers meet inside Pizano's Pizza, near Millennium Park on Madison Street between Michigan and Wabash avenues.
Operated by Chicago Pizza Tour
