Italian Village Pizza Tour

What to Expect

Your Italian Village pizza crawl, step by step.

About three hours, four independent pizzerias, and a relaxed walk between Italian Village and the Short North.

Meet your guide

Gather with your local guide in Italian Village and set off on foot for an easygoing crawl through the neighborhood and into the Short North.

Taste four pizzerias

Sample generous slices at four independent pizza joints, spanning Neapolitan, Detroit, and Columbus styles, with plenty to fill you up.

Nerd out on pizza

Hear the stories behind each pie and the people who make them, with optional beer pairings available at checkout.

About This Tour

4 pizzerias across Italian Village.

This is a laid back, pizza nerd-out walking tour exploring four independent pizza joints across Italian Village and the Short North. Expect to taste Neapolitan, Detroit, and Columbus styles, all led by an experienced guide with a wealth of local culinary and historic knowledge. Optional beer pairings are available at checkout.

Stops include

Specific pizzerias vary by season. Past tours have featured Neapolitan, Detroit-style, and Columbus-style pizzas, picked for some of the best pies, best stories, or both in the city.

Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Price

$76 per person

Schedule

Saturdays at 2pm

Walking

Approximately 1 mile of walking

Optional beer pairings available at checkout.

Check Availability

Pick your date

Live availability. Tap a date for start times.

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What's Included

Everything You Need

In total, the tour provides enough delicious food to replace one meal.

4 Pizzerias

Generous tastings at hand-picked restaurants. Enough food to replace one meal.

Local Expert Guide

An experienced guide with deep local culinary and historic knowledge of the neighborhood.

Boutique Experience

Small-group format so you can hear your guide and chat with the chefs and owners.

Optional gratuity for your guide is appreciated. Many guides have Venmo QR codes available.

Common Questions

Before You Book

Where exactly do we meet?

Italian Village. The exact address is included in your booking confirmation and reminder emails. Meeting points are always indoors or covered.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Vegetarians can be accommodated with advance notice. We are not able to accommodate vegan or celiac guests on this tour. For specific food allergies, please contact us directly so we can coordinate with each restaurant.

What's the minimum group size? Will my tour be cancelled?

Tours require a minimum enrollment of 4 guests. If a tour doesn't meet the minimum, we'll either reschedule you on another date or issue a full refund gift card. We'll always reach out before cancelling.

What if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine. We only cancel for severe weather that threatens guest safety, which is rare. Dress for the day and we'll handle the rest.

Are children or strollers allowed?

Children are welcome on most tours, though young children should be assessed individually given the pace and length. Strollers aren't practical given space constraints inside the shops and restaurants. Service dogs are permitted; pets are not.

Anything else I should know?

Optional beer pairings are available at checkout. Most of our public tours are also available as private experiences for groups of 8 or more. See corporate events →