Little Italy Walking Food Tour in Vancouver

Sightseeing  :  Canada  :  British Columbia  :  Vancouver  :  Food Tours

Get the full Italian experience in one of Vancouver’s most diverse and colorful neighborhoods, The Drive. From Naples-certified pizza to freshly baked cannoli, this 2.5-hour tour takes you on a tasting adventure with mouthwatering surprises waiting for you at each of the 8 stops. Sample pizza, pasta, Italian meats, cheeses, sangria and several desserts. End the tour people-watching with an Italian cappuccino to complete the experience. You’ll be led by a passionate local who will share tips and stories, and introduce you to the interesting people behind the scenes.The Little Italy Walking Tour starts at Fratelli’s Italian Bakery, where you will meet your food-loving local guide before heading off to discover the culinary gems around this must-see foodie neighborhood. As you walk, hear tales of Little Italy’s lesser-known history from your guide, and see sights that many tourist maps miss on your adventure through Vancouver’s original Italian community.

Visit 9 of Little Italy’s most popular shops and restaurants to taste authentic Italian dishes and specialty foods. There is an abundant amount of food and beverages on the tour, equivalent to a large meal. During these tastings your guide will entertain you with little-known anecdotes about the area and will introduce you to some of the owners of these family-run businesses that have been a part of The Drive’s rich history since the 1950s.

The walking tour is 2.5 hours long and covers 5 short blocks on The Drive.

Tastings include:

• Deli meats
• Specialty cheeses
• Italian sausage with hand-cut French fries
• Authentic Neapolitan pizza
• Traditional Italian spaghetti and meatballs
• Gelato
• Cappuccino
• Sangria
• Italian wine
• Freshly baked cannoli