CHICAGO CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Slices & Stories: A Three‑Hour Pizza Walk Through Chicago’s West Loop
A guided, 3-hour walking tour from Pizza City, USA that samples four distinct pizza styles across the West Loop—useful for planning where to taste Chicago’s defining pies.
Slices & Stories: A Three‑Hour Pizza Walk Through Chicago’s West Loop.
In Chicago’s redeveloped West Loop you can follow crust and culture from storefront ovens to storied counters: the West Loop Pizza Walk is a 3-hour, guided walking tour that showcases four different pizza styles — from traditional Chicago deep-dish to an only-in-Chicago Roman al taglio — while threading local history and characters into every slice.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Four Distinct Chicago Pizza Traditions
Over the course of the walk you taste four styles — including Chicago deep-dish, Roman al taglio, a classic Neapolitan, and either a spicy Sicilian or an old‑school stuffed/tavern style — while a seasoned Doughcent explains Chicago’s ten pizza styles and their history.
West Loop Pizzerias & Local Characters
The route visits a string of West Loop pizzerias and introduces participants to local legends — including the owner of a longtime Italian grocery — anchoring each slice in neighborhood story and tradition.
A Tasting Tour with a Souvenir Lanyard
Along with guided tastings and pizza history, the tour includes a custom souvenir lanyard to remember the walk.
What the day feels like
What the walk feels like
Expect brisk neighborhood walking punctuated by short, focused tastings: you meet the tour leader, check in, then move between three pizzerias to sample a total of four pizza styles while a guide narrates the history of Chicago pizza and the West Loop’s place in that story.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this walk suits — and what to know before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a walking tour—wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes and shoes.
If you wish to purchase beer, wine, or other alcoholic beverages at the pizzerias, bring a valid 21+ ID.
The tour runs about three hours and begins at the designated meeting point; please arrive on time for check-in.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Pizza Walk?
The Pizza Walk is approximately 3 hours long.
Where do we meet the tour?
You meet the tour leader at Lou Malnati’s, 1235 W. Randolph St.; the leader will be wearing a black “Pizza City USA” shirt and the tour asks guests to be prompt for check-in.
How many pizzas or styles will we try?
The tour visits three pizzerias and showcases a total of four different pizza styles, including Chicago deep-dish and Roman al taglio.
Are beverages included in the ticket price?
Soda, beer and wine are not included in the ticket price.
What is the ticket price and minimum age?
Tickets are $69 and available for guests ages 5 and up.
Will we learn about Chicago pizza history on the tour?
Yes — the tour includes a seasoned Doughcent who teaches about Chicago’s 10 styles of pizza and shares history about the city’s pizza culture.