NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Walking Tour
Description
TUESDAY TO SATURDAY TOURS meet at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 153 Sullivan St. , SoHo, Manhattan SUNDAY TOURS meet at FAICCOS 260 Bleecker St., Greenwich Village Manhattan This is a fun-filled interactive walking tour of Greenwich Village's Italian neighborhood. Sour samples include: a Brazilian Brigadeiro sweet, Rafetto's ravioli and Italian Rice pudding, Il Corallo lemon pound cake, Ben's Grandma pizza, Faicco's rice balls (arancini) and meatball slider, finishing with a fruit-a-misu at Rocco's Pastry. This 2+hour tour is led by local, licensed NYC tour guide, Greg Marro, with Italian family roots in the neighborhood since 1884. He gives you an insider's perspective into local history with music, serenades and family tales. Samples and sights subject to change. The tasty samples are bites, not a meal. Public tours are limited to eight tourists, providing a more intimate experience.
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St Anthony of Padua is the 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.
Enjoy a Brasilian Italian cheese bread with a slice of Pino's Proscuitto di Parma and a Brigadeiro sweet
Enjoy a ravioli and arborio rice pudding at the 1907 family owned Pasta Palace.
Smell the intoxicating aroma of over 100+ coffees and teas at this 1907 family-owned coffee shop.
See this 100+ year Italian Specialty Store and sample their fresh made arancini, bocconcini and Italian meatballs and plenty of bread for sauce dipping!
Greenwich Village's last Italian Pastry shop and bakery
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.
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.
Sights include Tira a Segno Rifle Club and Bleecker St
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, dress appropriately
- Each walk is no more than 1 mile
- Greg Walks NYC/Gregory S. Marro and all agents/assigns/employees, are released/discharged, from/against any/all liability arising from participation in Greg Walks NYC Food Tours. This release is legally binding on all tour participants/heirs/successors,/assigns/ legal representatives. Tour participants assume all travel risks/liabilities and release Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro from all/any liabilities/penalties to the maximum permitted by law. All aforementioned terms apply and are binding for all Viator/TripAdvisor ticket purchases. No shows are non-refundable. 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. Photos and videos taken by Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro may be used for offline and online social media sites.
- Public tours require 2 people to operate, single tourists are welcome. Rescheduling based on headcount, and availability. Amendment details will be sent by TripAdvisor messaging and/or text message.