Second City Pizza Tours

Chicago style pizza is a favorite for both residents and visitors alike, but there are so many choices! Deep dish pizza? Thin crust pizza? How to choose? Join us

Chicago style pizza is a favorite for both residents and visitors alike, but there are so many choices! Deep dish pizza? Thin crust pizza? How to choose? Join us for one of our Chicago pizza tours and try them all!

Come enjoy a delightful Chicago walking tour through downtown and the Gold Coast as we make stops at some of the city’s old time favorites, as well as some of its hidden gems. Guests on this Chicago food tour will sample the delicious pizza at each of the five stops on our pizza tour, including Gino’s East, Uno’s, Giordano’s, Quartino, and Castel Gandolfo (three deep dish pizza restaurants and two thin crust pizza restaurants), while learning about Chicago history and some of its spectacular architecture.

Come Hungry, Leave Stuffed!

The Second City Pizza Tour is the best way to experience all of the different flavors of Chicago Pizza. Guests of this tour will be guided by a fabulous docent to five of Chicago’s finest pizza venues and sample the pizza at each location. The pizza is specially prepared for our group’s arrival, so that means no 45 minute waits to have the pizza cooked. The tour should be taken in lieu of a meal as each guest receives a full slice of pizza at each location. You will not be hungry after this tour!

The Second City Pizza Tour is conducted every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from April to mid November. The tour is 2 1/2 hours long and begins at 11:30am. Reservations are required as we limit the tours to 12 people.

The tour meets in front of Giordano’s restaurant, located at 730 North Rush Street, on the corner of Rush Street & Superior Street. Please arrive a few minutes shy of 11:30am on the day of your pizza tour.

Price: The Second City Pizza Tour is $36 for adults and $28 for students and children 8-18 years old. Children 7 years or younger are free with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Info & Tickets

Chicago Pizza Tours

Looking for the best way to see Chicago and taste its famous pizzas?  Look no further!  Chicago Pizza Tours will take you around town comfortably on the one and only Pizza Bus to try them all!

Most think Chicago only offers up the best Deep Dish Pizza, and while that’s our signature style, we want you to also taste amazing thin crust and Neapolitan styles – to name a few. With at least a full slice at each restaurant, you won’t be hungry after this tour!

Whether you’re a visitor or a local there are so many great places to see in Chicago.  What better way to see beyond the Magnificent Mile to our great neighborhoods than by tasting their pizzas…  So get on the pizza bus today!

Along the way we will point out some interesting historical sites, architectural beauties, and maybe a couple of ghostly areas all while learning the history of “Chicago Style Pizza.”

Chicago Pizza Tours is the only bus guided pizza tour in Chicago– so no matter what crazy weather strikes, you’ll be comfortable year round as we ride through many of the Chicago neighborhoods stopping at 4 of the 6 pizzerias listed below.   We eat comfortably inside of each location for approximately 30 minutes – tasting and learning what makes each one unique. Routes & pizzas differ according to the day of the tour, but rest assured every place we visit is top notch!

Pizzerias

Pizano’s Pizza & Pasta – Loop

The Malnati name is considered one of the oldest in deep dish pizza history, owned by Rudy Malnati Jr., Pizano’s serves up a winner.

Gino’s East – River North

Truly a Chicago staple, the mecca of deep dish pizza.  Simply put, a legend with locals, celebrities, and visitors all over the world.

Coalfire – West Town

Cooking in Chicago’s only coal burning oven at temps over 800 degrees makes this place stand out.

Italian Fiesta – Hyde Park

It’s not every day you get to taste presidential approved pizza.  Visit the pizza the Obamas call their favorite.

Salerno’s – West Town

Family owned and operated, Salerno’s delivers true Chicago style thin crust with a sweet sauce.  If you can save room, they also make home made gelato.

Frasca – Roscoe Village

Featuring specialty pizzas & a bevy of wine, Frasca delivers a wood burning oven that pairs their pizzas perfectly with their large wine selection.

Price: $55

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Savor Seattle – Chocolate Indulgence Tour

Are you ready for a luxurious exploration of Seattle’s finest chocolate? Then give in to Seattle’s sweet side!

Taste President Obama’s favorite chocolates and renowned chef , Tom Douglas’s signature desserts. Learn about where chocolate comes from, how it is made, and tips on the best ways to taste and store it.  Find out why chocolate has become so important to Seattle culture.

This chocoholic’s dream tour promises to overwhelm your senses!

This 2-hr walking tour includes:

• Decadent chocolate truffles and caramels
• Mini cupcakes and chocolate enrobed brownies
• Tom Douglas’s famous Triple Coconut Cream Pie
• Gourmet popcorn with chocolate, nuts, and cocoa nibs
• White chocolate raspberry cheesecake
• Colombian drinking chocolate
• A hand-crafted chocolate cocktail
• Smooth and creamy gelato and sorbet
• Chocolate truffle cookies
• And more… if you can handle it!

Note: Substitutions cannot be accommodated on this tour. Please note any severe allergies in your reservation and we will do our best to make arrangements. Tastings subject to change without notice.

Where do we go on this tour?

Click here for a map of all the locations visited on this tour.

What makes this tour unique?

• Taste over 17 different chocolate creations.
• Try the cookie Seattle Magazine named as one of Seattle’s best desserts.
• It begins with the cocktail that’s a favorite of many Seattle bartenders.
• Sample the chocolates that are given to guests of the White House!

How do I know this tour is right for me?

• I live for chocolate.
• I have a major sweet tooth!
• I am curious to learn why Seattle is home to 50+ artisan chocolatiers.

When is this tour available?

Thursday – Monday | 11:00am & 11:30am
Tour date and tour time availability varies by season.
Please call us or search for your exact dates here.

We reserve the right to limit the number of participants and to cancel a tour that fails to attract minimum enrollment. In the rare situation where we cancel a tour that fails to attract minimum enrollment, we will contact you ahead of time to reschedule your tickets or issue a full refund, whichever you prefer.

Where does this tour meet?

The meeting location is near the intersection of 4th Ave. & Olive Way. Exact location will be provided upon ticket purchase.

Price: $49 (no additional ticketing fees)

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