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

5.0 (2 reviews) New York City, USA
  1. Home
  2. Activities
  3. New York City
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

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.

What's included

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

What to expect

  1. 15m
    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.
  2. 15m
    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. 15m
    Move to Unico Taste of Sicily, where you can taste this Sicilian Cafe's all natural, three ingredient, creamy gelato.
  4. 15m
    Raffetto's. Savor a tasty and juicy Northern Italian meatball in this 1907 family owned Pasta Palace!
  5. 15m
    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. 15m
    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. 15m
    Pasticceria Rocco is Greenwich Village's last Italian Pastry shop and bakery.
  8. Father Demo Square
    15m
    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. Our Lady Of Pompeii Church
    15m
    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!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Pasticceria Rocco

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (2)
From
$187.00 per person
Check availability & book
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts
  • Instant confirmation
  • You'll choose your date and travelers and pay on viator.com. Prices vary by date, group size and option.
Operated by Friendly Local Guides · Booked through Viator
More activities in New York City
From
$187.00 per person
Check availability