From start to finish this tour was a winner. Who knew the rich history of Chicago's pizza scene. Our tour guide Jake was entertaining while giving the right amount of cultural and historical information and weaving pizza into his story. Now....let's talk about the pizza. If you are a pizza lover like me, this tour is a no brainer. I loved every stop for different reasons and had MORE than enough food. My favorite, the thin crust with pistachios, pesto and a honey glaze. I can't wait to return to my new favorite pizza joints!

We went on a bus tour on Saturday. Danny was our guide. We visited Pizano's, Flo & Santos, Pequod's, and wrapped it up at Coalfire. All the pizza we had was outstanding, and much of it was unique (especially Flo & Santos pies with sausage). Each pizza parlor we visited was quite different from the others, and each faithfully represented an important Chicago pizza tradition. Some of these you will know already, and some (unless you are some kind of pizza expert) will be novel and interesting. The tour was really about the history of Chicago as experienced by way of its most beloved food achievement. While Danny does know a lot about pizza, he really demonstrated his deep knowledge and expertise when he was talking about Chicago. He has deep roots and knows the particulars of each neighborhood and their culinary and ethnic traditions. Danny is also a stand-up comic and it shows, he's clever and amusing and really funny on his feet. Great speaker that keeps your attention. Compared to Scott's Pizza Tours in New York City, this pizza tour gets a lot more into the history of the city, and less into the technical aspects and history of pizza itself as a world cuisine. Where Scott is one of the world's foremost experts on pizza, our guide here was an expert on the Chicagoland area and the history of its food and its people, and in particular the Italian, Polish, and other immigrant influences on the pub and pizza traditions. You will lean a lot about the history of tavern-style crust, square cuts, pizza pricing, and the relationships between pubs and the evolution of the different types of Chicago pizzas. Recommended for foodies, pizza lovers, and anyone interested in the people of Chicago and their culinary traditions. Amusing tour guides and great selection of pizza restaurants showcasing the full diversity of Chicago pizzas. Ended the tour completely stuffed, could not eat another bite. Great for kids and families too, but note that some places would be difficult to access for those with mobility issues (stairs at Pequod's etc). Also note that it may end a little late depending on traffic and things, so plan for a few extra minutes at the end.

I went on a Wednesday pizza tour and it was absolutely amazing! Five stars all the way. The tour guide Jonathan was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about pizza. We visited a variety of pizzerias and tried different styles of pizza, each one more delicious than the last. The tour was well-organized, the customer service was top-notch, and the whole experience exceeded my expectations. If you're a pizza lover, don't miss out on this fantastic pizza tour!

We did a tour as a team event and it was a great experience. John was our tour guide and his knowledge of Chicago pizza history is impeccable. He led a tour that was equally enjoyed by native Chicagoans and new transplants. I'd highly recommend the experience and this company.

BOOK THIS TOUR! Don’t hesitate! We take food tours in every major city we visit and this was no doubt one of the best we’ve experienced. Affordable, SO much food (all excellent choices), and Jon (the founder and our guide for the day) is brimming with interesting information about the history and science of pizza in Chicago, a love and deep knowledge of the city itself, and a genuine interest in his personal guests for the day. He even shared some juicy insider tidbits about the great historical families involved in the evolution of Chicago pies. We took the Original bus tour and will no doubt try some of his other offerings on future trips. Even though we were in during the incredibly busy Swiftie weekend, we never felt crowded or rushed- a testament to his relationship with the pizzerias and ability to organize a quality experience no matter the busyness of the traffic or season.

We booked this tour as part of a company outing, and our entire team had such an amazing experience visiting different pizzerias with Jon. We visited Robert's Pizza and Dough Company, Labriola, and Bar Cargo, and it was very difficult to decide which pizza we liked best because they were all outstanding and all very different styles of pizza. Jon was an excellent tour guide and storyteller, and he had very engaging stories and facts to share with us about each restaurant, its origin, and its recipe/style. Jon is a true food enthusiastic and historian, and he was incredibly easy to work with and very accommodating with respect to our booking. There is plenty to eat on this tour, so those who might be worried about the value, it's definitely there! Our crew was absolutely stuffed by the time we left the last location, and nothing hits like a belly full of great pizza. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Chicago area who loves pizza. I'm excited to visit each of these pizzerias individually, but I will definitely be taking this tour again in the future.

This pizza tour is a must do when visiting the Windy City! Our guide James was great! Very knowledgeable and funny. We visited 4 different restaurants, each with unique history, crusts, ingredients and locations. It was nice to travel from place to place in a bus on the cold winter Saturday. You won't go hungry - we had a chance to sample 12 different slices! Highly recommend.

My husband and I recently took the pizza bus tour and thought it was fantastic! Our guides, James and Jon, were highly qualified and professional. This tour is not only delicious, it is also entertaining and informative. We highly recommend this tour for everyone!!

Discover the Chicago pizzas that you will tell your friends about when you get home. If you are in Chicago and want to get a feel for the city and the people that make it special, put this tour near the top of your list. The tour is an entertaining mixture of history, conversations, and most of all an amazing variety of memorable food. The experience navigates the streets of Chicago on foot which I personally feel adds not only to the charm of the tour but also gives you time to get ready for your next slice. Us and our tour mates (who were a joy to share this experience with) were treated to 4 very different styles of pizza. Along with each slice, our guide presented insightful information about the type of pizza and the establishment servicing it. In short, you will love it...just go.

We had a great time on the pizza tour! James was funny & super knowledgeable. Pizza was excellent everywhere & different at each place! The coordination of everything was impressive! You will not leave hungry so don’t be worried! I’m telling all my friends/family to go on this tour! 😃 Thanks for the great experience!

This is the second time in 18 months that we have taken this tour! And luckily both times were with James. He’s very funny, quite knowledgeable and has great stories to share. So much pizza to try. By the third stop we were extremely full but we found some room to have that deep dish at the last stop. Don’t hesitate to book!

We had the best time on our tour! We ate so much pizza and have told so many people that when you go to Chicago you need to check them out. We got to have so much history and back story plus meet owners of places. We also purchased a pizza candle to remember our amazing time!

We did this tour as a family on a Friday afternoon and it was FANTASTIC!! Jon the owner was our guide and was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about pizza and his tours! The pizza was great but the tour was even better. Highly recommend for anyone who is looking for some good Chicago pizza and a great day. Kudos Jon!! 5 STARS +!!!

We did the downtown pizza walk with Jon the owner and it was 3 engaging hours of interesting stories, history and (of course) a parade of pizza to eat. Yes we sampled deep dish but we also tasted 3 other styles that opened our minds to the diverse and delicious ever evolving pizza scene in Chicago. Full disclosure, we are a husband/wife team who run a pizza school in NYC so we’re particular about our pizza activities when we travel and this was GREAT — highly recommend!

Our tour guide, John was fantastic. Not only was he exceptionally knowledgeable about the history & art of the pizza, he was personable and made us feel comfortable exploring a new city! If you’d like to tour Chicago with anyone it’d have to be Chicago Pizza Tours!!

Fun tour! John was a welcoming and knowledgeable host, and made the whole experience a great time!! Awesome pizza, I’d highflying recommend.

Such a great experience. James, out guide was thoroughly entertaining, giving us a history of the Chicago pizza. It was fun engaging with him. The pizza selections were delicious. Highly recommend !!

This tour included a bus to transfer you between location. We hit North and South side pizzas places. Other companies can only hit a few locations within walking distance. Dan was awesome guide and made it fun in between places. Tried 4 great pizza places. Sampled and ate about 2 pounds of pizza in a few hours and had about 7 different ones. Hands down best tourist attraction in Chicago in front of that Bean and Pier!

My family of four had a wonderful time walking through Chicago, trying four different kinds of pizza, and listening to our tour guide, Jon, tell the backgrounds of the places we were eating in. My teenagers loved it and definitely were fed! It felt more like a hangout than a tour group of strangers 🙂

Great tour. We had the owner as our guide. He obviously loves pizza. Great spots, great pizza, great info and a great bus. Definitely a must do. Head to head with seeing a show at Second City.

Professional and personal. I went with a group of 3, and we were the only 3 in the tour at that time, which was awesome! Each pizza place we went to was amazing, and Jon had a great recommendation of where to go on our way to Detroit. The pizza places where he took us beat out every other place we went to in Chicago.

As many trips that I have gone on in Chicago, Im amazed at how everyone has a different take on all thinfs Chicago. Chicago Pizza Tours delivered a great tour. This is definitely a must do even if you are from Chicago. There were some really great background stories about each stop. Our tour guide James made it a memorable experience for the entire group!

A great way to spend & eat your way through the city! Very well organized & super fun! Good for locals as well as out of towners. Highly recommend!

We booked a tour as part of our team's offsite with 18 people! From submitting the interest form, booking the tour, the actual tour, and payment, this excursion was a great success! We were able to accommodate everyone's dietary needs and have a blast along the way! Each individual said it was one of their favorite parts when visiting Chicago from out of state. When there was leftover the pizza, the guide was able to donate it to some folks, so it was nice to not see any food waste. I would recommend this tour for individuals, friends/family, and corporate events - it is just that good!!