There are only 12 spots available each Saturday. If you cannot book online, it is because the tour is sold out.
Shopping & Tasting Tour Description
We'll meet in front of the Arthur Avenue Retail Market. Walking through the neighborhood, we'll visit bakeries, butcher shops, fish shops, and classic Italian delis. You'll find out where to find the best bread and the best mozzarella, see where you can get freshly filled cannoli, and see exactly how the sausage is made.
Along the way, we'll enjoy bites of bread, cheese, and pastry, all leading to lunch at Mario's, one of NYC's oldest restaurants, for an Italian American feast.
The price of $95 includes all the tastings and lunch. If you have food allergies, please note them on the form when registering for the tour. Please note that we cannot accommodate gluten-free or vegan diets.
Prefer to go self-guided? Our map-synced guide contains the complete itinerary of the Shopping & Tasting Tour. Click to purchase...
How far in advance should I book my tour?
Our Shopping & Tasting Tour is available on Saturdays only. Please book well in advance, especially if you plan to come in May or October.
If you prefer to do a self-guided tour, the complete itinerary is available in our map-synced digital guidebook.
What's included in the price?
The price of $95 includes all the on-the-go tastings as well as lunch at Mario's.
Where does the Tour Meet?
All tours meet in front of the Arthur Avenue Retail Market at 2344 Arthur Avenue.
If you're coming via taxi, GPS will direct your car to the loading dock entrance of the Market on Hughes Avenue. If you're meeting a tour, make sure you are standing at the Arthur Avenue entrance.
How Do I get there?
If you're coming via public transportation, do not take the subway, but instead take Metro North's Harlem line from Grand Central Station to the Fordham station. This is a commuter rail which makes stops in the Bronx before entering Westchester.
If you're coming via car, set your GPS to 2356 Hoffman Street to go directly to the Municipal Parking lot.
How about special diets?
Please note any allergies you may have when purchasing your ticket. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate vegan or gluten-free diets.
Do you offer private tours?
At the moment we are not accepting reservations for private tours.