Taste Chicago’s best pizza styles on a West Loop guided tour, exploring top pizzerias while discovering the neighbourhood’s history and culture.
What makes West Loop special
20 years ago, West Loop was a thoroughly unappealing, sleeves-rolled-up industrial area, dominated by meatpacking warehouses. Many of those buildings have been converted, but now serve meat rather than pack it.
West Loop has undergone a restaurant boom, with many of the city’s most sought-after tables found in the neighbourhood. Girl and the Goat, which has several goat-based dishes on the menu, was one of the pioneers
Chicago West Loop pizza tour: the tastiest way to explore the neighbourhood
Packed with restaurants, markets and converted warehouse spaces, Chicago’s West Loop is one of the city’s most exciting food destinations. It has also become a pizza hotspot.
Taking a Chicago West Loop pizza tour is not only a delicious way to spend a few hours, it is also an easy introduction to the area’s history and culture.
The Chicago West Loop Pizza Crawl visits four different pizzerias, showcasing styles from deep dish to Neapolitan and Sicilian. Along the way, you walk through the West Loop’s most interesting streets, passing food markets, historic buildings and lively dining strips.
Five great things to do in Chicago
- 🏙️ Marvel at the skyscrapers – on a Chicago River architecture cruise.
- 🖼️ Take an interiors architecture tour – to see stunning glass art and mosaics.
- 🍕 Taste Chicago’s favourite dishes – on a city favourites food tour.
- 🌆 Visit the Willis Tower observation deck – and see the city from above.
- 🕵️ Discover Chicago’s gangster heritage – on a crime and mob tour.
Why a guided pizza tour is the best way to see the West Loop
Joining a West Loop pizza walking tour means you do not have to guess where to eat or what to order. Local guides, often passionate food experts, share insider knowledge on the best places for authentic Chicago pizza. You will also learn about the neighbourhood’s transformation from industrial warehouses to one of the city’s culinary hotspots.
On the Chicago West Loop Pizza Crawl, your route and tastings are cherry-picked for you. This makes it ideal for first-time visitors or anyone short on time who still wants a genuine taste of the area.
Book your West Loop pizza tour now
Secure your place today on the Chicago West Loop Pizza Crawl and explore one of Chicago’s most vibrant districts one slice at a time.
Frequently asked questions about West Loop pizza tours
Is a Chicago pizza tour worth it?
That largely depends on how much you like pizza but a pizza tour offers more than just food. You get local insight, stories about the neighbourhood, and curated tastings from the best pizzerias without having to plan your own route.
What pizza styles are included on the West Loop Pizza Crawl?
The tour usually includes four styles – deep dish, Neapolitan, Roman al taglio and Sicilian – giving you a full flavour profile of Chicago’s pizza scene.
How long does the West Loop pizza tour take?
The Chicago West Loop Pizza Crawl lasts about three hours, covering both food stops and walking between them.
Can I join a West Loop pizza tour from downtown Chicago?
It doesn’t start downtown, but the starting point at Lou Malnati’s in the West Loop is a short ride from downtown by public transport, taxi or rideshare.
Do West Loop pizza tours cater for dietary requirements?
Let the tour company know at least one day in advance if vegetarian options are required.
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- Ten reasons why Chicago is the best city in the US.
- Touring Chicago’s gangster heritage.
- Why you should do a Chicago architecture walking tour as well as a cruise.
- Do I need to buy Art Institute of Chicago tickets in advance?
- The Tiffany dome in Preston Bradley Hall: Chicago’s most underrated attraction?
- Why a guided tour is the best way to see Oak Park in Chicago.
