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The Standard Tour
Large Group Bookings
Private Tours
Custom Tours

The Standard Walking Tour

Tours are offered at 11am and 3pm sharp, 7 days a week, and meet at Sambuca’s Cafe at the corner of Mulberry at Canal, the beginning of Little Italy.

Some of the tour highlights:

  • A brief history of Little Italy as well as the current diversity of people that make up this area of New York City given in the church courtyard
  • A tour and history of The Most Precious Blood church
  • The Italian American Museumlou dipalo cheese tasting little italy walking tour
  • Di Palo’s, regarded as not only the premier cheese and Italian gourmet shop in NY, but also in the country. Lou Di Palo, will be on hand to give a cheese tasting and answer any questions about Italian cheeses. During the holidays this store can easily have an hour or more wait, and this is a highlight of the tour. Time for purchases will be allowed.
  • Oldest bakery in Little Italy, and no it is not on Mulberry or Grand street and you likely have never heard of itlombardis pizzeria little italy walking tour
  • America’s first pizzeria
  • The original St Patricks Cathedral from 1809 and New York’s only catacombs

And to top off and end the tour, lunch!

little italy walking tour question answer lunchAt the end of the tour everyone will gather at Grotta Azzura, founded in 1908 and a frequent haunt of the Rat Pack. You will enjoy a pasta and entree where your tour guide will be available for an informal question and answer session for those that are interested.

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In addition, we also offer these available options:

Large Group Bookings

The Standard Tour is great for large groups and schools. We offer quantity discount pricing and can provide a tour just for your group, along with catering to any special needs you might need. Contact us for further info.

Private Tours

Our standard tour is a group tour, but if you prefer to book a tour with your own personal guide just for you or your group we are happy to oblige. Contact us for further info

Custom Tours

We can work with you to create a memorable tour and visit to Little Italy. Whether you are entertaining employees or clients, an Italian American club looking for a special tour, a “foodie looking for an in depth look and taste of all that Little Italy has to offer, we can create the tour to meet and exceed your needs. Contact us for further info