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

New York, US
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Highlights

  • Visit historic sites in Greenwich Village
  • Sample classic New York foods at landmark eateries
  • Experience the local Italian culture in NYC
  • Taste authentic Sicilian gelato at Unico Taste of Sicily
  • Explore the unique atmosphere of Father Demo Square

What to expect

1

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.

Duration 15 minutes
2

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!

Duration 15 minutes
3

Unico Taste of Sicily

Move to Unico Taste of Sicily, where you can taste this Sicilian Cafe's all natural, three ingredient, creamy gelato.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Raffetto's Fresh Pasta

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

Duration 15 minutes
5

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.

Duration 15 minutes
6

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!

Duration 15 minutes
7

Pasticceria Rocco

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

Duration 15 minutes
8

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.

Duration 15 minutes
9

Our Lady Of Pompeii Church

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!

Duration 15 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Not recommended for participants with spinal injuries
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    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    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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    The walk is no more than 1 mile
Provided by Friendly Local Guides

What our experts say

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    Visit the Children's Museum before the tour
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    Don't miss the focaccia at the 10-person restaurant
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    Try the arancini at Faicco’s Italian Specialties
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    Check out the gelato at Unico Taste of Sicily
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    Explore nearby Washington Square Park after

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