Chicago West Loop Pizza Crawl
Taste four different styles of pizza in about three hours. Learn about Chicago's 10 pizza styles, and discover why there's more to The Windy City than just deep-dish. Go back in some of the kitchens to see how pizzas are made, and taste the differences. Expert doughcents will share the history of Chicago pizza as well other interesting tidbits about the neighborhood you're exploring. We need to know if there are any vegetarians in your group the day before please.
Options
West Loop Walking Pizza Tour
Spring/Summer/Fall pizza walking tour in the West Loop - eat at 4 pizzerias in 3 hours
What's included in Chicago West Loop Pizza Crawl
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Randolph Street MarketPass-by Only
Learn about the history of the market, the Haymarket Massacre and the founding of May Day. Some of the styles included on this walking tour includes: deep-dish, Neapolitan, Roman al taglio and Sicilian. 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."
Inclusions
- Pizza at each stop (you won't leave hungry)
- Lanyard/Badge with all of the social media handles for pizzerias
- Live commentary
- Trained Pizza Guide
- Soda and alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Must be nine years of age or older to participate.
- If you are driving, please leave extra time to find parking. On West Loop Tour, guests not allowed to leave cars in Lou Malnati's parking lot for more than an hour.
- ANY VEGETARIANS in your group? We need to know the day before the tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Lou Malnati's is at 1235 W. Randolph St. at 11 am. You can also take the CTA Green Line (toward Oak Park) and get off at the Morgan St. stop. It's a 5 minute walk from the station. Guide will meet you at 11 am in the 1st floor bar, wearing a black work shirt with Pizza City USA logo and name on it.
End Points
- Forno Rosso is about a half mile from our starting point.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please meet at Lou Malnati's West Loop on Randolph Street at 11 am sharp. Let us know AT TIME OF BOOKING if there are any vegetarians in your group, otherwise we will assume you eat pork.
