The "Real Little Italy" Arthur Ave in the heart of The Bronx, NY

5.0 (5 reviews) Bronx, USA
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Duration2h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Lifelong native New Yorker with solid experience and working knowledge of Arthur Avenue, NYC’s "Real Little Italy”. Bring your appetite and explore unique authentic Italian delicacies along one the most famous cultural spots in all of New York City. Hear the stories, history, and what makes Arthur Avenue a must-see visit. Among the highlights, visit the Arthur Avenue Retail Market with its amazing bakery, meat market, produce stand, and café. Get ‘The Big Mike’ at Mike’s Deli, and see the best cigars in NYC made in full view. Try Madonia’s Bakeries ‘olive bread’, see Cosenza’s Fish Market’s open-air raw bar, and check out the famous Calabria Pork Store’s unique ‘pork chandelier’. So many original Italian restaurants to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Ann and Tony’s, Mario’s, Dominick’s, Enzo’s, Zero Otto Nove, Pasquale’s or Frankie’s. Get a slice from ‘Full Moon Pizza’, grab a mozzarella from Casa Della Mozzarella and take home some Borgotti’s ravioli too!

What's included

  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Arthur Avenue Retail Market
    25m
    Check out Arthur Avenue Retail Market with its amazing bakery, meat market, produce, and café, get ‘The Big Mike’ at Mike’s Deli, and see the best cigars in NYC made in full view. Hear the stories of how this market was moved indoors nearly 100 years ago, the individual business ownership and how their partnerships keep with the original Italian immigrant experience alive till this day.
  2. Little Italy in the Bronx
    1h 20m
    Madonia’s Bakery, Cosenza’s Fish Market, Calabria Pork Store
    Try Madonia’s Bakery ‘olive bread’, see Cosenza’s Fish Market’s open-air raw bar, and go see the famous Calabria Pork Store’s unique ‘pork chandelier’.

    Visit the most authentic and famous restaurants Arthur Ave has to offer. Ann and Tony’s, Mario’s, Dominick’s, Enzo’s, Zero Otto Nove, Pasquale’s or Frankie’s and hear all of the stories of their development and sustainability generation to generation
  3. Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
    15m
    Cultural and religious landmark and anchor of the Authur Avenue in neighborhood. The ‘Stations of the Cross’ are stunning. Beautiful church with services in English, Italian and Spanish. Such a special moving cathedral that serves the immigrant and struggling people of this Bronx neighborhood.

Meeting and pickup

End point

We will conclude our tour on the corner of Arthur Ave and East 187th Street in front of Full Moon Pizza 600 East 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458

Pickup details

We will meet at the corner of Arthur Ave and East 187th Street in front of Messa Luna Pizza 600 East 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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