NYC Greenwich Village Food Tour 5+ Tastings and Italian History
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Taste your way through Greenwich Village on a 3-hour walk with 5+ included food tastings and no more than 8 guests. From St. Anthony of Padua Church to Bleecker Street’s Italian shops, discover the people and flavors that shaped this corner of New York.
Follow the Village’s Italian roots past historic churches, family-run food shops and streets with stories hiding in plain sight. Your guide connects immigrant history and architecture to the places you see, shares personal recommendations and helps capture your favorite moments.
Come hungry for savory and sweet tasting-sized bites—think fresh pasta, arancini, Italian meatballs and a bakery treat. Explore shops such as Raffetto’s and Faicco’s, then finish near Pasticceria Rocco. Tastings may vary by day.
The easy-paced walk leaves time to taste, ask questions and take in the Village rather than rush from stop to stop.
Perfect for food lovers who want to experience Greenwich Village through its flavors, history and local character.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Five food tastings at five food stops
- Visits to neighborhood food shops, with stories of the families and food traditions behind them
- Stories of the Village’s Italian heritage, local businesses and changing food culture
- Bites may include New York-style pizza, an Italian savory specialty, deli meats or cheese, a pastry
- All Fees and Taxes
- Outdoor stops at neighborhood landmarks, with time for photos
- St. Anthony of Padua Church and Our Lady of Pompeii Church, with time for photos
- Guided food and history walk through Greenwich Village
Not included
- Extra food and drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Begin at a church closely tied to the Village’s Italian immigrant history. Admire its architecture from Sullivan Street as your guide introduces the people and traditions that shaped the neighborhood.
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Stop 2
Discover a sweet meeting of Brazilian and Italian flavors. Taste a selection that may include warm cheese bread paired with prosciutto and a brigadeiro, Brazil’s beloved chocolate sweet.
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Stop 3
Step into a longtime family pasta shop and see a food tradition that has endured in the Village for generations. Enjoy a tasting that may include ravioli and a sweet rice pudding.
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Stop 4
Follow the aroma into this family-run coffee and tea shop, established in 1907. Browse its impressive selection as your guide shares how independent businesses give Bleecker Street its character. Coffee or tea purchases are optional and are not included.
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Stop 5
Visit a classic Italian specialty shop and explore the savory side of the Village’s food culture. Your tasting may feature arancini, bocconcini or a meatball, depending on the day’s selection.
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Stop 6
Pause for a view of the fountain and Our Lady of Pompeii Church’s bell tower. Your guide brings the surrounding streets to life with stories of the Italian American community that made this part of the Village its home.
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Stop 7
See another landmark of the neighborhood’s Italian heritage and hear how the church served immigrant families as the community grew. Enjoy time for photos of its exterior and the surrounding square.
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Stop 8
Finish on Bleecker Street at a pastry shop with deep roots in the West Village. End on a sweet note with a bakery tasting and leave with your guide’s recommendations for what to explore next.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Meet your guide outside St. Anthony of Padua Church, on the Sullivan Street side near the church steps, between Prince and West Houston Streets. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour begins.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
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