Immerse yourself in Chicago’s bounty of pizza offerings, and learn about the Windy City’s pizza traditions beyond the classic deep-dish, on this small-group walking tour. Designed by a James Beard Award-winning food journalist, this tour takes place in the city’s vibrant and hip Bucktown and Wicker Park neighborhoods. Meet your group prior to lunch, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll visit four different pizzerias, and will enjoy tastes at each one. As you go, meet the chefs behind the pizza, and learn about Chicago’s culinary traditions.
- Enjoy a wide-ranging, delicious introduction to Chicago’s pizza scene
- Visit four different locals-frequented pizzerias, and enjoy slices at each
- Learn all about the Windy City’s 10 traditional pizza styles
- Explore two vibrant Chicago neighborhoods on foot
What To Expect
Wicker Park
We’ll start off with a Roman al Taglio style pizza, then walk up and down Damen Avenue, to taste pizzas from three other places, learning about the neighborhood. You’ll taste a classic Chicago deep-dish, a NYC-style slice and a long-fermented artisan pie. Along the way, you’ll meet some of the owners and pizza makers, and learn about their history and inspiration for creating their unique pizzas.
Our “doughcents” are trained to discuss Chicago’s pizza history, and can talk about highlights from the book, “Pizza City USA.”
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The 606
Learn about the history of this unique public park on elevated freight train tracks
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
DO YOU EAT BEEF AND PORK? ARE YOU VEGETARIAN? Please inform us of dietary restrictIon ASAP.
Tour involves walking 1.3 miles, slowly, on flat terrain (no hills).
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Must be 9 years of age or older
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
If you are driving, please leave extra time to find parking.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Max group – 4
