Italian cuisine takes on a life of its own in New York City: discover the classic flavors of New York Italian as you learn about the city's Italian culture too on this small-group Greenwich Village walking tour led by a local guide. You'll sample the likes of focaccia, gelato, meatballs, arancini (rice balls), and sweet treats as you visit churches, a coffee shop, and more.

Discover Greenwich Village’s Italian culture and cuisine on a walking tour
Savor New York classics, such as meatballs, at signature eateries
Admire the landmarks the Italian community has left, such as churches
Numbers are capped at just 12 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience

What To Expect

Church of St. Anthony of Padua

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

Pepe Rosso

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

Unico Taste of Sicily

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

Raffetto’s

Raffetto’s. Savor a tasty and juicy Northern Italian meatball in this 1907 family owned Pasta Palace!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Porto Rico Importing Co.

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

Faicco’s Italian Specialties

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

Pasticceria Rocco

Pasticceria Rocco is Greenwich Village’s last Italian Pastry shop and bakery.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Father Demo Square

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

Our Lady of Pompeii

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

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
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
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Include

All Fees and Taxes
Friendly local guide
Must see and off the beaten path
Multiple start times available
Iconic places for photoshoot
Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
Samples and sights subject to change

Exclude

Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
No Alcohol