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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Taste your way through Greenwich Village on a 3-hour walk with 5+ included food tastings and no more than 8 guests. From St. Anthony of Padua Church to Bleecker Street’s Italian shops, discover the people and flavors that shaped this corner of New York.
Follow the Village’s Italian roots past historic churches, family-run food shops and streets with stories hiding in plain sight. Your guide connects immigrant history and architecture to the places you see, shares personal recommendations and helps capture your favorite moments.
Come hungry for savory and sweet tasting-sized bites—think fresh pasta, arancini, Italian meatballs and a bakery treat. Explore shops such as Raffetto’s and Faicco’s, then finish near Pasticceria Rocco. Tastings may vary by day.
The easy-paced walk leaves time to taste, ask questions and take in the Village rather than rush from stop to stop.
Perfect for food lovers who want to experience Greenwich Village through its flavors, history and local character.
What's included
Five food tastings at five food stops
Visits to neighborhood food shops, with stories of the families and food traditions behind them
Stories of the Village’s Italian heritage, local businesses and changing food culture
Bites may include New York-style pizza, an Italian savory specialty, deli meats or cheese, a pastry
All Fees and Taxes
Outdoor stops at neighborhood landmarks, with time for photos
St. Anthony of Padua Church and Our Lady of Pompeii Church, with time for photos
Guided food and history walk through Greenwich Village
Extra food and drinks
What to expect
10m
Begin at a church closely tied to the Village’s Italian immigrant history. Admire its architecture from Sullivan Street as your guide introduces the people and traditions that shaped the neighborhood.
15m
Discover a sweet meeting of Brazilian and Italian flavors. Taste a selection that may include warm cheese bread paired with prosciutto and a brigadeiro, Brazil’s beloved chocolate sweet.
15m
Step into a longtime family pasta shop and see a food tradition that has endured in the Village for generations. Enjoy a tasting that may include ravioli and a sweet rice pudding.
20m
Follow the aroma into this family-run coffee and tea shop, established in 1907. Browse its impressive selection as your guide shares how independent businesses give Bleecker Street its character. Coffee or tea purchases are optional and are not included.
25m
Visit a classic Italian specialty shop and explore the savory side of the Village’s food culture. Your tasting may feature arancini, bocconcini or a meatball, depending on the day’s selection.
10m
Pause for a view of the fountain and Our Lady of Pompeii Church’s bell tower. Your guide brings the surrounding streets to life with stories of the Italian American community that made this part of the Village its home.
20m
See another landmark of the neighborhood’s Italian heritage and hear how the church served immigrant families as the community grew. Enjoy time for photos of its exterior and the surrounding square.
15m
Finish on Bleecker Street at a pastry shop with deep roots in the West Village. End on a sweet note with a bakery tasting and leave with your guide’s recommendations for what to explore next.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside St. Anthony of Padua Church, on the Sullivan Street side near the church steps, between Prince and West Houston Streets. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is an easy-paced walking tour of approximately one mile (1.6 km) or less over three hours. You’ll walk on mostly flat city sidewalks, cross streets and encounter occasional curbs or steps. Frequent stops for stories, photos and food tastings break up the walk.
The tour takes place outdoors between food stops, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
Five or more individual food tastings, with savory bites and sweets. Selections may include arancini, Italian meatballs, ravioli, cheese bread with prosciutto, and a pastry or brigadeiro
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
