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- English
- Italian
- Spanish
Begin your tour at PizzArte, an authentic Italian restaurant and café in Midtown Manhattan. Continue to Columbus Circle, dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose legacy inspired one of the most important celebrations of the Italian-American community in the U.S.
Next, take the subway to Arthur Avenue, the Bronx’s Little Italy — the neighborhood that inspired Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale. Here, Italian families who emigrated in the 1950s and 1960s still live and preserve their traditions. Meet local figures, hear authentic stories, and stroll among historic bakeries, delis, and family-run shops, with free time to enjoy traditional food (optional and not included).
Return to Manhattan for a stop in Greenwich Village, where you’ll visit a church tied to the Italian community and a historic café that served New York’s first cappuccino in 1927. End the tour in Little Italy with stories of Mafia legends, classic films, and Italian immigrant dreams
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be identifiable by the Careri Entertainment sign. It is recommended to arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.
Tour ends in Little Italy (Manhattan)
Itinerary
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1Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle, dedicated to Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer whose legacy inspired one of the most important celebrations of the Italian-American community in the United States: Columbus Day. Discover the historical and cultural significance of this landmark.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Take the subway to Arthur Avenue, the Bronx’s Little Italy — the neighborhood that inspired Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri’s A Bronx Tale. Walk through streets where Italian families who emigrated in the 1950s and 1960s still live and preserve their traditions. Meet local figures, hear authentic stories of the Italian-American community, and stroll past historic bakeries, delis, and family-run shops. Free time is included to enjoy traditional Italian food (optional and not included).
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Greenwich Village
Return to Manhattan for a stop in Greenwich Village. Visit a church deeply connected to the Italian community and stop at a historic café that served New York’s very first cappuccino in 1927. Learn how Italian culture shaped this iconic neighborhood.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Little Italy
Conclude the tour in Manhattan’s Little Italy with stories of Mafia legends, classic films, and the dreams of Italian immigrants who arrived in New York with nothing but a suitcase and hope for a better life. Explore the remaining historic streets of this once-thriving Italian enclave.
1 hour • 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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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