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Italian Food and Culture Tour in New York City with Local Expert

153 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Italian cuisine takes on a life of its own in New York City: discover the classic flavors of New York Italian as you learn about the city's Italian culture too on this small-group Greenwich Village walking tour led by a local guide. You'll sample the likes of focaccia, gelato, meatballs, arancini (rice balls), and sweet treats as you visit churches, a coffee shop, and more.

  • 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

What To Expect

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Church of St. Anthony of Padua



The 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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pepe Rosso



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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Unico Taste of Sicily



Move to Unico Taste of Sicily, where you can taste this Sicilian Cafe’s all natural, three ingredient, creamy gelato.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Raffetto’s



Raffetto’s. Savor a tasty and juicy Northern Italian meatball in this 1907 family owned Pasta Palace!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto Rico Importing Co.



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Faicco’s Italian Specialties



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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pasticceria Rocco



Pasticceria Rocco is Greenwich Village’s last Italian Pastry shop and bakery.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Father Demo Square



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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Our Lady of Pompeii



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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Friendly local guide
  • Must see and off the beaten path
  • Multiple start times available
  • Iconic places for photoshoot
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Samples and sights subject to change
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • No Alcohol

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

153 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, USA
from 187 $

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