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Secret Pizza Tours: New York
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3 - 3 ½ hours
6 stops
10 people max
English
Local food and culture
Award winning
What you'll do
On our Secret Pizza Tours: New York, we eat our way through the charming, historic, and bohemian neighborhood of the East Village located on the lower east side of Manhattan island.
Over generations, the East Village has been the home of numerous thriving immigrant and artist communities, visible today in this area's landscape, art scene, and — of course — food culture. As such, we will be trying pizza that has been inspired by all the different cultures such as Lebanese pizza, Beijing Pizza, Italian Pizza and German Pizza. Plus lots more and our delicious secret dish!
All the food will be served with water and at times, a non-alcoholic beverage. Or if you prefer, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drinks Package is available.
*Please note that we may cancel the tour if fewer than two guests have booked 24 hours prior to the tour start time.
- To begin, your native New York guide will introduce you to our Secret Dish, a truly unique take on what we in the Big Apple call a "square" slice.
- We'll continue our tour at a Lebanese café where we'll indulge in manakeesh, aka Lebanese pizza.
- Next, we'll stroll down one of the most storied streets of the East Village, St. Mark's Place, as well as a jaunt through historic Tompkins Square Park. We'll check out some of the coolest street art in the city as well.
- After you've revved up your appetite a bit, you will get partake on a unique Asian twist on pizza, a stuffed sesame pancake.
- We'll finish up our pizza tasting adventure with both a delightful twist on a New York classic — a "white slice" with pepperoni, along with our most classic slice, a delectable rift on the timeless classic Margherita.
- Along the way, your guide will share with you some of the East Village's secret history and how it has changed over time. One thing that has remained unchanged is its incredible artistic and food culture!
- Oh, and, of course, what would savory be without a little sweet? We end our tour with a Bavarian cream tart from one of the city's oldest and most renowned Italian bakeries.
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When you purchase our Upgraded Drinks Package, you'll enjoy the following in addition to the drinks already served on the tour:
- Lebanese beer
- Brooklyn lager
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Book Your Tour
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If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
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What you'll taste
THE FOOD
- Manakeesh: Lebanese Pizza
- Stuffed Sesame Pancake: Beijing Pizza
- The best Margarita slice
- "White slice" with pepperoni
- Bavarian Cream tart topped with berries
- Our mystery Secret Dish
DRINKS
- Water
- Soft drink
- For more drinks see the Alcohol Upgrades above
Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.
WHY THE VILLAGE?
We chose the East Village district for our New York City pizza tour because of the area's diverse immigrant community, deep-rooted history, artistic slant, and its eternal magnetism. Since the neighborhood was born of farmland, some of its green space harkens back to that simpler time. Throughout the generations, the backgrounds of its citizens have changed, but what remains is a mosaic of diverse cultures, the arts, and a food scene second to none!
There is no shortage of history here either! Historic landmarks, parks, and buildings abound, and if you remember New York City in its cultural heyday, you can still find a snapshot of that bygone time here in the East Village.
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Meeting Spot
We'll meet in front of St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery, 131 East 10th Street (@ 2nd Avenue) New York, NY 10003 If you have any questions. Please email us.
Wed-Sat15:00 p.m.
St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery
If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.
*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.
WHY THE VILLAGE?
We chose the East Village district for our New York City pizza tour because of the area's diverse immigrant community, deep-rooted history, artistic slant, and its eternal magnetism. Since the neighborhood was born of farmland, some of its green space harkens back to that simpler time. Throughout the generations, the backgrounds of its citizens have changed, but what remains is a mosaic of diverse cultures, the arts, and a food scene second to none!
There is no shortage of history here either! Historic landmarks, parks, and buildings abound, and if you remember New York City in its cultural heyday, you can still find a snapshot of that bygone time here in the East Village.
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Frequently asked Questions
How do I order?
That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email
*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*
What is included in the food tour?
All the food tastings and a soft drink, but if you want alcohol, we offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you a glass of red wine, a local lager, and a Lebanese beer.
Where is the meeting spot?
You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.
In front of St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery
131 East 10th Street (@ 2nd Avenue) New York, NY 10003
Take the exit in the middle of the platform at the Astor Place #6 train subway station. Head north on 4th Avenue toward Wanamaker Place. Turn right onto East 9th Street. After you cross 3rd Avenue, make a slight right onto Stuyvesant Street. Walk one block north east to East 10th Street. You will see benches, trees, and an old stone church with a clock tower. You have arrived!
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Where the tour will end?
1st Avenue and East 11th Street, nearest the 1st Avenue L train subway station.
Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?
We have had many vegetarian guests join our tours, and they have all thoroughly enjoyed their time with us. However, please take note that this tour is NOT adapted to the vegan or gluten-free diet. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email us at [email protected] before booking. In addition, please inform your guide of any food allergies or special dietary requirements. We want every guest to truly enjoy the tour!
I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?
Children are more than welcome to our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under, but their presence MUST BE NOTIFIED UPON BOOKING OF THE TOUR at [email protected]! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.
I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?
This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like!
Is there enough food during your tour?
You will leave our tour with a full stomach, a full mind, and a full heart. We advise that you DO NOT eat a large meal before this tour. Come hungry and wear stretchy pants!
I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?
Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do. We cannot promise but we will try our best to sort something out for you.
Where do I add my discount voucher?
Is there a lot of walking?
We strongly advise wearing comfortable walking shoes. Our tour runs a little over 3 hours. Although we have several seated food stops, we cover a good deal of ground around the East Village as well. Our pace is moderate, but if you need a slower pace let us know.
How many people max are on this tour?
We take 10 people max. If you are more than 10 people, please do not hesitate to email us and will try to see if we can accommodate.
I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?
You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!
If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?
All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.
Can I choose my own food?
Your guide will take care of everything. However, if you have a food allergy or special request, please let your guide know. Substitutions may be made based on special dietary needs.
What if it rains or I change my plans?
Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in New York. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions: https://www.secretfoodtours.com/terms-and-conditions/
Can I pay the tour in cash?
You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.
Why do we need to pay for booking fee?
The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.
Foreign Transaction Fees
A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.
