East Village Pizza Walk

Explore the Pizza-Dense East Village

Duration

2.5 hours

Distance

Approximately 1 mile

Group Size

16 people max (we have a strict capacity limit)

Tour Location

This tour visits pizzerias in the East Village. You'll receive the exact starting point in your ticket confirmation. The tour ends about 10 minutes from its starting point but since our pizzerias change every time you won't know the exact ending point until you're on the tour.

About this Tour

The East Village is a real neighborhood. You'll find restaurants that have been around for decades and people who have been in their apartments even longer. The pizzerias you'll visit are a mix of different styles, which is exactly what we want in our excursions.

This tour begins with a thorough look at thin Roman style pizza. From there, your guide will select two additional pizzerias to suite the group's mood. That means your tour will be a unique custom experience!

Your Guide

We don't hire standard tour guides, we bring on specialists. Everyone on our team not only has a passion for pizza, but also a deep bank of knowledge. Our founder Scott regularly leads the crew in continuing education sessions, whereby he shares new insights into historical research, pizza science, and the latest happenings in the pizza industry. Every guide is licensed as a sightseeing guide by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs.

Tickets

We offer instant confirmation via email! No need to print your ticket, just show us the confirmation email and you'll be set. *ADVANCE PURCHASE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED*, as tours usually sell out in advance. Kids under 4 are welcome to join the tour for free but won't get their own slice so be prepared to share.

What's Included?

All tours include a full slice at every stop, pizzeria tours, in-depth pizza analysis, and everybody gets a Pocket Pizza Journal to keep track of tasting notes. We'll hook you up with water at most stops, but you're welcome to purchase beer, wine, or soft drinks.

What's Not Included?

Beer, wine, and soft drinks are not included. Your guide will be happy to recommend beverage pairings at each stop. Gratuities for your tour guide are not required, but always appreciated.

Weather & Attire

All tours run rain or shine. Tour itineraries may change if weather becomes a problem but we will always run complete tours. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately, as we will be outside for most of the tour.

What To Bring?

We strongly recommend bringing a refillable container for water. We discourage the use of bottled water, as New York’s tap water is among the cleanest and tastiest in the country. It's a good idea to bring cash if you'd like to purchase drinks along the way or tip your guide.

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible! Let us know in advance if you have any specific requirements.

Dietary Restrictions

Our tours feature a comparison of cheese pizzas, which means everything we serve will be made of dough, tomato sauce, and mozzarella cheese. All public tours are vegetarian! While we cannot provide slices to fit dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten free, tomatophobic) we will do our best to route the tour to at least 1 pizzeria that serves something you can eat. You will be able to purchase pizza to fit your dietary restriction. We'll also give you a discount code to knock down your ticket price. Please email us in advance!

Cancellation Policy

Tours run rain or shine. If your plans change and you're unable to attend the tour, just follow the directions at the bottom of your confirmation email and we'll take care of you.

What's Included

All tours include pizza tastings, kitchen tours, in-depth pizza analysis, and everybody gets a take-home Pocket Pizza Journal to help keep track of your slices.

Weather & Attire

All tours run rain or shine, please dress appropriately. If we need to cancel in the case of severe weather, we'll contact you 2 hours before your tour is scheduled to begin.

What if I'm late?

Our tours start on time so please plan to be there before we begin or you might miss out on a slice. Every tour meets at your first pizzeria stop, which is where we'll be for the first 30 minutes of the tour. Since we route our tours as they go, we won't know where the group will be after your first pizzeria stop. Please be on time or you may miss the tour.

What should I bring?

We recommend bringing a refillable container for water. We discourage the use of bottled water, as New York’s tap water is among the cleanest and tastiest in the country. Tips for your guide are not mandatory, but greatly appreciated.

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible. Restrooms are available to customers at most pizzerias.