Greenwich Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour Greenwich Village NYC Pizza Walk
ID: GYG47438-62816
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Satisfy your pizza cravings on a 3-hour walking tour of New York’s Greenwich Village. Sample 3 different pies in one of the city's most historic neighborhoods and taste pizza from a coal-fired oven.
Explore New York’s Greenwich Village on a unique walking tour that combines a little history, some local color, and a lot of pizza!
From coal-fired brick ovens to corner slice shops, the tour tracks the evolution of pizza as you stroll through one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. You’ll explore the evolution of pizza from southern Italy to its cheesy transformation in America’s industrial cities.
Greenwich Village is the most pizza-diverse neighborhood in New York, and the area was once a thriving Little Italy. As you walk - and your guide fills you up with pizza knowledge - you'll stop at 3 pizzerias, each specializing in a different stage of the Italian tomato pie's development.
Spend time with the owners and pizzaioli (pizza makers) to learn some of the tricks of the trade. Beyond learning about ancient pizza toppings and dough stretching techniques, compare the baking patterns of 3 different pizza ovens. By the end of the tour you’ll have a deep understanding of pizza’s origin, as well as its evolution into a worldwide phenomenon.
Highlights
- Sample pizza at 3 different Greenwich Village pizzerias
- Learn about the different stages of a pizza's development
- Meet the owners of favorite Greenwich Village pizza places
- Discover the humble origins of America's favorite food
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc)
Meet at John's of Bleecker Street, located at 278 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014. Just wait outside and your guide will begin the check-in process 15 minutes before the tour starts. All tours run rain or shine but if weather conditions become dangerous we will contact you by 10:00 on the day of your tour with updates.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
