3 of the Best NYC Pizza Tours

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If there’s one food that New York City is known for, it’s pizza. Thin, dripping with grease, covered in pepperoni and available on nearly every street corner in the city, pizza is the must-eat food you have to chow down on when you’re in the area.

But don’t be bamboozled into trying just any slice. If you want authentic New York City-style pizza, you want to get your grub straight from the locals — via an NYC pizza tour. These local-led experiences take you to the best spots to try the best pizza possible. Check out our top three NYC pizza tours and start planning your tasty trip today.

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ORIGINAL CROSSTOWN PIZZA WALK
FROM $60.50 PER PERSON

This nearly three-hour tour takes you to three unique pizzerias, each different from the last but all serving amazing pizza that reflects New York’s relationship with this famous dish, and the history that created a culinary icon. The tour takes you through Manhattan, Greenwich Village and Little Italy and the experience is led by a local pizza expert. You’ll also get some beer to wash down your pizza and a pocket pizza journal to write down any notes you might have on your favorite slices.

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BROOKLYN PIZZA WALK
FROM $60.50 PER PERSON

New York City is so much more than just Manhattan. Take your explorations to Brooklyn to discover traditional pizza, wood-fired pizzas, Neapolitan pizzas and more, all from some of Brooklyn’s finest pizzerias. This particular tour is a nice pick for those who want to learn more about Brooklyn’s culinary history, as well as for families. At each stop, you’ll enjoy pizza samples and get to talk with the chefs who make them. And even if you’re not staying in Brooklyn, the tour starts and ends near convenient subway lines, so you can easily get back to your hotel.

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PIZZA WALKING TOUR IN MANHATTAN
FROM $117 PER PERSON

For the most authentic experience possible, book this pizza walking tour through Manhattan, led by a real New Yorker who will take you to their own personal favorite (and sometimes secret) pizza stops. This tour is a little more extensive than some of the others that you’ll find, as it takes you through several neighborhoods, including Little Italy, the Lower East Side, Greenwich Village and more. Expect to spend nearly five hours tasting your way through some of the best pizza in New York.

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