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

5.0
(2 reviews) New York, USA

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 2 more

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Pasticceria Rocco

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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
  • 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!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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
  • 4

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

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

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Viator Plus
Likely To Sell Out
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Cancellation Policy

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