Who in the country has the best pizzas? New Yorkers stubbornly claim they naturally do. They say their pizzas put the likes of New Jersey and Chicago to shame. But do they really have the best pizzas? The best way to find out is to try it out for oneself!
Of course, pizzas are an Italian dish - so if one is really serious about pizza then try a pizza tasting tour in Italy as well. Italy has a rich culinary tradition - and it is much more than just pizza, there is much to know about Italy's food culture. One can even learn to make a traditional Naples-style pizza at home.
Public Scott Pizza Tours
Scott's Pizza Tours offers a range of pizza tours in the Big Apple and will take visitors to some of NYC's best pizzerias. On these tours, one will learn much more than just the taste and texture of the pizzas. Learn more than one thought possible about the history, science, and culture of New York City's prized pizza traditions.
Public Walking Pizza Tours
This is also a great way to see New York City at the same time. Enjoy being shown the very best pizzerias in town with pizza experts.
- When: Friday To Sunday
- Note: All New Tour Routes
- Included: Pizza is Included
- Cost: $59 Per Person
Pizza Bus Tour: This is their flagship tour and adds a new and exciting twist to discovering classic pizzerias as well as new hotspots and hidden gems beyond the confines of Manhattan. This tour is always led by the owner Scott.
- When: On Sundays
- Cost: $79 Per Person
Private Pizza Tours
Scotts Pizza Tours offers several private pizza tours of New York City. One can explore the pizzerias on foot, with a pizza tour bus, or with one's own vehicle.
Private Pizza Walk: On the Private Pizza Walk, one can experience the nuances of NYC's pizza scene and visit multiple pizzerias. One can see how they exhibit different ovens, dough fermentation schedules, tomato selection, and cheese preparation. One will learn all about the history of pizza and meet the pizza makers and tour their kitchens. Enjoy a customized pizza tour to one's group's schedule and needs.
- Cost: Starting At $695.00
Private Pizza Bus Tour: This is a fun team building or group activity while in the Big Apple. The Private Pizza Bus tour showcases four distinct styles in four different parts of the city and spans 4 to 5 hours.
Everyone gets a slice per stop as well as soft drinks and a Pocket Pizza Journal to keep track of the pizza tastings. This is an ideal foodie experience for foodie groups.
- Cost: Starting From $1,695
- Duration: 4 to 5 Hours
Bring Your Own Bus: If one is in a group and exploring around NYC in one's own vehicle then one can save on cost significantly. Which this tour they will send a guide to meet the group at the first stop and then visit amazing pizzerias over the next 4.5 hours. Pizza, soft drinks, and a Pocket Pizza Journal are all included.
This tour is perfect for day-trippers and pizza clubs. Pricing starts at 16 guests but if one has a smaller group that is also welcome.
- Cost: Starting At $69.00 per Person
- Duration: 4.5 Hours
Virtual Pizza Classes
There's more to pizzas than tasting them at pizzerias. Why not learn to make them by oneself? Scotts Pizza Tours offers virtual pizza-making classes for folks to refine their skills. One can choose either the Dough or Pizza Making Class.
With the pizza dough workshop, all your questions about working with flour, water, salt, and yeast will be answered. With the pizza-making class, one will be guided through the process of stretching, topping, and baking the perfect pie in one's home.
The lessons are held by Scott Wiener - the pizza expert who is the host of "Really Dough" on Amazon Prime.
With this interactive online class, one will learn the tip and tricks of making great pizzas at home. See the list for all the ingredients and equipment that one will need first - or purchase a Pizza Dough Making kit.
If one is having problems finding the ingredients, they can even ship ingredient kits to one's group (so long as they are in the continental US)
- Cost: Starting At $299.00 Per Online Session
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Pizza Dough Workshop:
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Attendance: Up to 500 People Per Online Class
Pizza Making Class:
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Attendance: Up To 500 People Per Online Class
Pizza History Class
For the real pizza nerds out there there's even the pizza history class. With this class, one will learn about how pizza went from being a peasant food on the streets of Southern Italy to a global favorite.
- Cost: $299 Per Online Session