Italian Food and Culture Tour in New York City with Local Expert
2 hours
Group 1+
English, Spanish, Italian
2 hours
What you'll do
Most visitors to Greenwich Village never get past its contemporary vibe. Visit local haunts and historic sites, follow the footsteps of the Village’s most famous beatniks and bohemians, and sample classic New York foods at landmark eateries! Before exact start of visiting exact places you have an opportunity to visit Children’s Museum of the Arts, where you can see masterpieces made by kids’ hands.
Highlights
Discover Greenwich Village's Italian culture and cuisine on a walking tour
Savor New York classics, such as meatballs, at signature eateries
Admire the landmarks the Italian community has left, such as churches
Numbers are capped at just 12 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience
Itinerary
- 1The start point is St Anthony of Padua, which is he first church built in the Americas for Italian Catholics. We will see the church's Romanesque interior complete with magnificent marble altar and Corinthian columns.
- 2
Sample this 10 person restaurant's sweet onion focaccia baked daily on sight, along with fresh prosciutto from the neighboring Pino's Prime Meat Market!
- 3
Move to Unico Taste of Sicily, where you can taste this Sicilian Cafe's all natural, three ingredient, creamy gelato.
- 4
Raffetto's. Savor a tasty and juicy Northern Italian meatball in this 1907 family owned Pasta Palace!
- 5
At Porto Rico Importing Company you have a chance to smell the intoxicating aroma of over 100+ coffees and teas at this 1907 family-owned coffee shop.
- 6
The next destination is Faicco’s Italian Specialties. See this 100+ year Italian Specialty Store and sample their fresh made arancini, rice balls from the family's old Neopolitan recipe!
- 7
Pasticceria Rocco is Greenwich Village's last Italian Pastry shop and bakery.
- 8
Now you are at Father Demo Square. This quaint square's vista of the church's bell tower juxtaposed with the fountain, gives tourists a look into Italian American of this neighborhood.
- 9
See this gorgeous Italianate 1892 Church, the only NYC Roman Catholic Church with weekly Sunday Mass in four languages: English, Italian, Portugese and Tagalog/Phillipino!
What's Included
Samples and sights subject to change
Iconic places for photoshoot
Multiple start times available
Must see and off the beaten path
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
All fees and/or taxes
Friendly local guide
What's not included
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
No Alcohol
Notes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tourists MUST inform tour guide of any/all food allergies, and dietary restrictions PRIOR to tour start. No alcohol is permitted / served on the tour. Smoking is not permitted as a courtesy to the guide and fellow foodies.
The walk is no more than 1 mile
Gallery
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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