Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg
The Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg is deliciously designed to tell the story of Italian American immigration, cuisine, and legacy through a series of mouthwatering food tastings.
What to Expect: This is a 3-hour guided walking tour of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. One of our expert tour guides will lead you through the neighborhood, making stops at different locations where you will sample a pre-selected menu of tastings.
This tour includes 2 sit-down tastings, 4 takeout tastings, and stops at 2 culturally-significant sites.
What you will eat:
- Chicken parmesan
- Classic Italian deli meats
- New York style white pizza
- Traditional Roman style pasta
- Ancient Roman pizza
- Italian hero
- Mini cannoli/ Rainbow cookie/ espresso
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS: Please be advised that at this time, substitutions cannot be made to the tasting menu unless you are booked for a private tour.
This tour is not recommended for those who follow a gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or pork-free diet.
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Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg
What's included in Italian American Food Tour of Williamsburg
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Williamsburg
Meet us at Carmine & Son Restaurant and indulge in a delicious chicken parmesan while we set the stage for what you will learn and eat throughout your tour. Here, we will begin our story by talking about the events that triggered the first wave of Italian immigration to the US, and how these events set the foundation for the creation of Italian American cuisine. We will also cover exactly what constitutes as Italian American cuisine and how it spread in popularity across the US.
Williamsburg
Next, we will walk to the Familia/ Famiglia mural to learn about the shared history of Italian Americans and Puerto Ricans in Williamsburg.
Williamsburg
Savino's Quality Pasta- Explore an Italian food store filled with homemade pasta and imported ingredients. Here we will sample a slice of capocollo, or as some may call it "gabagool"!
Inclusions
- All pre-selected tasting items are included in the ticket price!
- We suggest bringing a bottle of water
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for those with certain dietary restrictions (including but not limited to pork-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan)
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Please meet us in the front of Carmine & Son's, located at 356 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Half a block from the Graham Ave L subway station.
End Points
- This tour will end only a few blocks from our meeting point at Fortunato Brothers Bakery, located at 289 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
