Greenwich Village Italian Food Tour & Tastings

Six stops, two hours, one guide who knows every corner

You walk through Greenwich Village's Italian neighborhood with a licensed guide whose family has roots here for generations, stopping at six family-owned shops to taste ravioli, arancini, meatballs, pastry and coffee. The tour runs just over two hours, covers less than a mile, and keeps groups to eight people so you're not lost in a crowd. Bring cash or card for any extras, tell Greg about allergies upfront, and dress for the weather. This tour runs rain or shine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Italian food and cultural walking tour

• Meet at St. Anthony of Padua Church
• See church interior and marble altar
• Eat Brazilian cheese bread and Brigadeiro sweet
• Sample ravioli and Italian rice pudding
• Smell coffee and tea at family coffee shop
• Sample arancini, bocconcini, and meatballs
• Visit last Italian pastry shop and bakery
• View quaint square with church bell tower
• See Italianate 1892 church with multilingual Mass
• Pass by Tira a Segno Rifle Club and Bleecker St

The experience

You're standing outside St. Anthony of Padua Church on Sullivan Street in SoHo, and you realize you've walked past this neighborhood a hundred times without actually seeing it. That's what changes on this Greenwich Village Italian food tour. Greg Marro, a licensed NYC tour guide whose family has lived here since 1884, starts at the church itself (the first one built in America for Italian Catholics), and from there the walk unfolds like someone's opening their home to you. It's not a meal. The samples are bites. But they're bites from places that have been here for over a century, and that matters.

The tour hits six stops in just over two hours, moving through the neighborhood at a pace that lets you actually taste things and hear the stories. You'll try a Brazilian cheese bread with Pino's Prosciutto di Parma at one spot, then move to ravioli and arborio rice pudding at the 1907 family-owned Pasta Palace. There's a coffee shop with over 100 varieties of coffee and tea. The smell alone is worth the stop. Then comes the 100-year-old Italian specialty store where you sample fresh arancini, meatballs, and bread for sauce dipping. Rocco's Pastry, the last Italian bakery in the neighborhood, closes out the walk with a fruit-a-misu. The samples change sometimes, but that's the rhythm: walk a block, taste something, hear why it matters.

Greg does the serenading and the family tales himself: no microphone, no rushing. The group stays under eight people, which means you're not herding through the streets with thirty others. He points out the 1892 Italianate church where they still say Sunday Mass in four languages, and the small square where the bell tower frames the fountain just right. If you've got food allergies or dietary restrictions, you tell him before you start, and he works around it. The walk covers just under a mile, so it's manageable even if you're not training for a marathon. Tuesday through Saturday tours meet at St. Anthony's. Sunday tours start at Faiccos on Bleecker Street instead.

What’s included

• Your tour includes six food tastings from neighborhood shops (samples may vary), entry to St.
• Anthony of Padua Church with its Romanesque interior and marble altar, and a 2+ hour walk led by a licensed NYC tour guide with family history in the neighborhood.
• You'll visit a 1907 pasta shop, a century-old coffee house, an Italian specialty store, and Rocco's Pastry, the last Italian bakery in Greenwich Village.
• The walk covers less than one mile and stays with a group of eight or fewer people.

Options for this experience

2 options

Italian food walking tour of NYC by Greg Walks12:00Starting point: St Anthony of Padua Church, 153 Sullivan St, New York, NY 10012, USA

SundayGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 12:00Starting point: FAICCO's, 260 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, USA

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h–3h, runs Tuesday to Sunday at 12:00, from US$ 89 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDeparts at 12:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 81 private ›

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and ItalianOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Under 7: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Greg Walks NYC Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real Italian-American food from places that have been here for generations, led by someone who actually grew up in the neighborhood. It's the difference between a walking tour and an insider's introduction to a corner of the city most people rush past.

Traveler reviews

4.89★★★★★★★★★★

633 verified traveler reviews

5 ★591

4 ★28

3 ★7

2 ★2

1 ★5

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start?

Tours run Tuesday to Saturday, meeting at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 153 Sullivan St. in SoHo. Sunday tours meet at Faiccos, 260 Bleecker St. in Greenwich Village. Specific start times are confirmed when you book.

Is this a full meal or just samples?

Samples only: bites from each stop, not a meal. You'll taste ravioli, arancini, meatballs, pastry, and other items, but plan to eat a full meal before or after.

Can I do the tour if I have food allergies?

Yes, but you must tell Greg about any allergies or dietary restrictions before the tour starts so he can adjust the stops and samples.

How far do we walk?

Less than one mile total, spread across the 2+ hour tour with stops at each location.

What's the group size?

Public tours are limited to eight people maximum, creating a more intimate experience.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Strollers and prams are also fine for infants and small children.

Can I bring alcohol or smoke on the tour?

No alcohol is permitted or served. Smoking is not allowed as a courtesy to the guide and other participants.

What if I'm traveling alone?

Single travelers are welcome. Public tours require a minimum of 2 people to operate. If you're booking alone, you may be rescheduled based on availability and headcount.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain, cold, or heat.

Can photos be taken on the tour?

Yes, you can take photos. Greg may also photograph or video the tour for social media and offline use.