The "Real Little Italy" Arthur Ave in the heart of The Bronx, NY
Description
Lifelong native New Yorker with solid experience and working knowledge of Arthur Avenue, NYC’s "Real Little Italy”. Bring your appetite and explore unique authentic Italian delicacies along one the most famous cultural spots in all of New York City. Hear the stories, history, and what makes Arthur Avenue a must-see visit. Among the highlights, visit the Arthur Avenue Retail Market with its amazing bakery, meat market, produce stand, and café. Get ‘The Big Mike’ at Mike’s Deli, and see the best cigars in NYC made in full view. Try Madonia’s Bakeries ‘olive bread’, see Cosenza’s Fish Market’s open-air raw bar, and check out the famous Calabria Pork Store’s unique ‘pork chandelier’. So many original Italian restaurants to choose from, you can’t go wrong with Ann and Tony’s, Mario’s, Dominick’s, Enzo’s, Zero Otto Nove, Pasquale’s or Frankie’s. Get a slice from ‘Full Moon Pizza’, grab a mozzarella from Casa Della Mozzarella and take home some Borgotti’s ravioli too!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Check out Arthur Avenue Retail Market with its amazing bakery, meat market, produce, and café, get ‘The Big Mike’ at Mike’s Deli, and see the best cigars in NYC made in full view. Hear the stories of how this market was moved indoors nearly 100 years ago, the individual business ownership and how their partnerships keep with the original Italian immigrant experience alive till this day.
Madonia’s Bakery, Cosenza’s Fish Market, Calabria Pork Store Try Madonia’s Bakery ‘olive bread’, see Cosenza’s Fish Market’s open-air raw bar, and go see the famous Calabria Pork Store’s unique ‘pork chandelier’. Visit the most authentic and famous restaurants Arthur Ave has to offer. Ann and Tony’s, Mario’s, Dominick’s, Enzo’s, Zero Otto Nove, Pasquale’s or Frankie’s and hear all of the stories of their development and sustainability generation to generation
Cultural and religious landmark and anchor of the Authur Avenue in neighborhood. The ‘Stations of the Cross’ are stunning. Beautiful church with services in English, Italian and Spanish. Such a special moving cathedral that serves the immigrant and struggling people of this Bronx neighborhood.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet at the corner of Arthur Ave and East 187th Street in front of Messa Luna Pizza 600 East 187th St, Bronx, NY 10458
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(3)
A terrific experience not to be missed. Joe was amazing!
The "Real Little Italy" tour was an amazing experience. Our tour guide, Joe, was very informative on the history and long running traditions still kept alive on Arthur Avenue. We loved all of the mom and pop shops we visited to try the local Italian delicacies and feel fully immersed in the culture! Would definitely recommend!
Arthur Avenue is a very interesting little known gem for people who live outside of NYC. Our guide Joe is super warm, welcoming, and provided a rich neighborhood experience. We felt as if we were immersed into a time from long ago. SO FUN!
