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24 reviews for Scott's Pizza Tours
I was really excited for Scott's Pizza Tour, and I have to say that it exceeded my very high expectations in every way.
Scott (of Scott's Pizza Tour fame) knows the history, the geography, the science, and the art of pizza. But, more than that, he's really obsessed with pizza. In a good way. His enthusiasm is contagious. Even if you go on this tour thinking "eh, pizza is just ok," you will have a new appreciation for the pie when all is said and done.
I went on the walking tour, and I sampled three or four slices, plus fresh mozzarella at an Italian bakery. And when I say "fresh," I mean it - the mozz was pulled about 20 minutes before we tasted it. As for the pizza, Lombardi's remains my favorite.
Scott is a great tour guide - he has exactly the same type of passion and outgoingness that makes you want to hear what he has to say for three hours. This is a great tour for both locals and visitors, and a great way to spend an afternoon. As expected, you get to walk around, and eat some pizza. But, more importantly and unexpectedly, you'll learn a lot and guarantee you'll never look at pizza the same way again.
As though walking around town and eating pizza wasn't a good enough way to spend a Saturday afternoon, Scott's Pizza Tour completely exceeds expectations with a mind-blowing breadth and depth of pizza expertise. As evidenced by the rest of the reviews, it's obvious that Scott's relentless pizza research and travel has really made the tour top notch.
As a local, outside of picking up a few new fave pizza spots, I particularly appreciated learning about a dairy shop that claims to be 'the oldest Italian cheese store in America' (amazing cheeses at seriously affordable prices) and a pizzeria supply store that puts Brooklyn Kitchen to shame.
As someone who is generally adverse to structured tours and those who go on them, I've got to give it to Scott for pulling together such a pizzawesome adventure.
People often say, "I'm a wine connoisseur" or "I know everything there is to know about that place." I think the only person in this city who isn't full of shit and can really, truly call himself a connoisseur of any kind is Scott of Scott's Pizza Tours. This guy is legit.
Going into my pizza tour - you can really only expect 2 things - walking and pizza tasting. That's what I was expecting. A cool thing to do in the city on a Saturday, a nice little adventure and a lot of pizza - nothing special. I couldn't have been more wrong...
Not only was this a great Saturday activity, a nice adventure and full of pizza - Scott made history exciting. The history of pizza doesn't sound that great on paper (ok, we all know it came from Italy), but history in the context of the neighborhood and this great city can't be beat. From the first pizzeria in NYC to learning the differences between coal-burning brick ovens and wood-burning brick ovens, Scott will teach you where pizza as we know it today came from. Ask him anything! He has done is research and knows more about pizza in this city than you would ever believe. He's funny, engaging, knowledgeable and completely magnetic - you can't help but get excited with him.
Pizza isn't just a drunk slice at 4am. Pizza isn't just a favorite kids food. It's an art - and you'll learn this and all of its intricacies on this tour. Absolutely a 5-star experience and one of the best things I've done in this city.
Buon appetito.
I went on this tour last weekend on my trip to NYC. I was looking forward to this tour so much that I bragged to everyone I know that I was going on a pizza tour. They gave me a weird look and I prayed that I would not be saddened with overzealous expectations. I was SO not disappointed. It was totally worth the money and the time. I was sad when it was all over. We were able to learn a lot about great pizza history and taste it first hand. We got to taste SUPER fresh mozzarella that was only 30 minutes old. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to be highly entertained and informed. Also the pizza is delightful!
While I take great pride in showing out of town friends around the city, I would feel very comfortable leaving them in Scott's hands. I know that they would be entertained, they would learn things even I couldn't tell them, and they would be well fed. This native New Yorker learned a thing or two about pizza, and I got to see some things I never would have known to look for. Locals and tourists alike will enjoy this tour. Plus, it's pizza. What's not to like?
I went on the walking tour which covered Lombardi's in Little Italy, Joe's Pizza at the intersection of Bleecker St and Ave of Americas, and John's Pizza at the intersection of Bleecker St and Jones St. I was still kind of tired at the start of the tour (which began at 11 am), but Scott's enthusiasm and personal interest in us pepped me up. In fact, he was so gregarious that one woman finally told him "You know, it's dangerous to examine people's eating habits." (We were discussing how everyone eats their pizza differently, e.g. crust-eaters vs non crust-eaters.) Beyond that one awkward moment, he was happy to take photos and give directions to the subway. Super-friendly guy.
He talked about the history of pizza making in New York and about different oven technologies, complete with "slides" and menus. We also stopped at many places that weren't pizzerias: store fronts that used to be pizzerias, a restaurant supply store for pizzerias, an Italian cheese shop (where we tasted fresh mozzarella). Scott even talked a little about the Village and pointed out the Bitter End, a famous club for folk singers. Oh yes, he also mocked bad pizza.
Scott was adventurous. He took us into an pizza oven making factories (people were welding!) and snuck into the cellar of a pizzeria to show us the coal used in their oven. Quite charming.
I was worried that I'd get stuffed, but it's just three slices of pizza spread over 3 hours. Not bad at all. Even though the website where you book your tour suggests that you bring water, it's completely unnecessary. At two of the pizzerias, we were able to sit down at a table and drink water with our pizza. Scott supplied us with our own "emergency" pizza kit which included a pad and pen to take notes, a gummi pizza (no kidding!), and candies (more politely: palate cleansers).
I am by no means a foodie, but I learned a lot. Thanks Scott!
Scott's knowledge of pizza was insane. This is really unlike anything I've ever experienced before in New York. Pizza is my favorite food to begin with, but until now I didn't know it could be so fun to learn about as well.
Phenomenal tour, can't say enough good things about Scott, and I've been mentioning him to about everyone I've seen this past week. Great tour for locals or tourists, young and old alike. A must see. Looking forward to surprising my FIL with a walking tour for his birthday next month. He grew up on NY pizza (John's is his favorite).
This is such a fun trip. I was on one of the first official Pizza Tours (I was quoted in the Daily News article). Scott took us to 5 or maybe 6 places that day, and I discovered Luzzo's to which I go back all the time. I'd love to take a trip up to Bronx to go back to Patricia's, too.
Scott really knows his stuff and it shines through. Everyone should do this at some point. Your fare buys you pizza, interesting history, and three or four pizzerias to which you WILL return.
Spending the day learning about the the art and science and history of Pizza was by far one of the best tours I have ever took..
Thanks to Scott I will never look at a pizza the same again (in a good way!)
Everyone , locals and visitors should go to this !!! ...
I showed up expecting a fun tour and a quick trip through a few areas of NYC. What I got was a whole new animal: 20+ locals (most there celebrating a birthday) and me, making our way up to Patsy's in East Harlem - with a Fat Joe sighting thrown in for free - and over to Rizzo's in Astoria for the complete complement of pizza styles.
Scott was knowledgeable and fun without being cheesy (sorry), and the trip was just the right length and size, pizza-wise: four slices on the bus tour. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to spend an afternoon seeing a bit of the city and enjoying some of the best slices around.
Scott's Pizza Tour is awesome. We had half price tickets from Groupon, but I definitely would have paid full price for this. I didn't expect anyone so enthusiastic and passionate about pizza! Scott definitely knows his way around the pizza history of NYC, and I loved how he also threw in little tidbits of city knowledge as well! We had such a good time, we're thinking of doing the bus tour also!
And, I'm definitely ordering a t-shirt when they're back in stock! Thanks Scott!
What a great tour!
Scott is enthusiastic, friendly, and knowledgeable about everything that makes up PIZZA! From the crust, to the cheese, to the tomatoes, to even the oven, we learned to appreciate this delectable staple from a whole new point of view. We will never look at pizza the same way again. The tour was amazing! It was a "slice" of heaven!
Scott's (walking) Pizza Tour is totally AWESOME! He claims he is not a pizza connoisseur, but a pizza enthusiast. Scott is so enthusiastic and energetic, you can't help but get caught up in his excitement about pizza. This was definitely one of the highlights of our trip and worth every penny! We were in NY in mid-October and we haven't stop talking or telling our friends that it's a must do if they ever visit NY. Scott is extremely knowledgeable about all things pizza. I didn't realize there was so much to know about pizza. From the type of ovens, to the optimal temperature, to where the wheat is grown for the flour, to the preparation of the tomato sauce and down to the type of mozzarella fresh vs. aged. We sampled pizzas from Lombardi's, Joe's and John's on Bleeker. Lombardi's gets the thumbs up from me ~ love the fresh mozzarella. My only complaint is that I can't find anything comparable anywhere in Southern CA.
One of the highlights of our NY trip. Scott is amazingly enthusiastic and know alot about Pizza. Thanks Scott! Let us know when you are coming to Seattle.
Scott's Pizza Tour was awesome!
I had a blast driving around in the bus and experiencing NYC in a whole new light.
Scott obviously has done a ton of research - the dude eat, sleeps, and breathes pizza. I envy his dedication! I found his knowledge base of the subject impressive and expansive.
The pizza itself was amazing. You can't go on a tour like this in Boston. I feel lucky to have gone, would go again in heartbeat, and would definitely recommend it to folks of all ages.
I had a great time on Scott's Pizza Tours! Scott was insanely knowledgeable in every aspect of pizza. I couldnt' believe some of the questions he was answering off the top of his head. I could tell that he truly loved what he was doing and that he had a passion for pizza.
As for the tour itself, it was wonderful. We visited Brooklyn pizzerias... apparently he goes to a different burrough of NY every time, so it's definitely a tour that one could take several times without visiting the same places.
Scott had a great repoire with all of the pizza shops and I felt like I got to see a side of New York City that I wouldn't have seen otherwise. I highly recommend it!
Pizza will never be the same again for me.
A friend of mine told me about this tour so I signed up not expecting too much. Boy was I surprised. Scotts knowledge of pizza history, pizza making and pizzerias in New York was mind blowing. He's never been to Arizona but was curious about pizza places here I've never heard of.
The pizza sampling was my favorite part (fat guy, what'd you expect.) The quality is something the chain brands could only hope and pray to attain. How Scott found these places spread across 3 boroughs is beyond me. A++++
I've been on quite a few history tours in my day. I've seen Gettysburg, walked the Freedom Trail, toured the cemetary at Omaha Beach and wandered Colonial Williamsburg. So when I say that Scott's Pizza Tours may have been my favorite, y'all know I'm talking serious.
The Pizza Tour is part culinary history, part New York City history, and part pizza tasting. My group rode around Manhattan and Brooklyn learning about the history of Italian pizza, American pizza and the immigration patterns that bridged the gap. Along the way, we stopped at some of the most impressive pizzerias in NYC - Lombardi's in Manhattan, Fornino's on Bedford Ave, Totonno's at Coney Island and Sam's Restaurant in Cobble Hill and shared slices and stories at each.
The pizza was fantastic, of course, but what really set the tour off was the knowledge and enthusiasm of Scott, the tour guide. He's travelled the country, experiencing and writing about pizza of all types. He answered any question, from the pizza traditions of New Haven to the secret behind great crust char, effortlessly and with zeal. He loves what he does and over the course of the tour, you'll love it too.
If you want a school trip, this one's perfect. If you want something fun to do with a friend, this is ideal. It's a wonderful look at a wonderful city through a specific and wonderfully nuanced lense.
Thank you, Scott's Pizza Tours.
We loved Scott's Pizza tours. Scott is truly a scholar of all that is New York Pizza. But really, what the tour was really about was the PIZZA. We tried slices at three different establishments - each was distinct, delicious, and definitely memorable. One of the highlights as a Californian was Scott's recommendation of NY style pizzerias in our area. Scott- if you read this, I think we have found a winner!
Scott's Pizza Tours is an awesome way to visit some of New York's best pizzerias while learning a LOT about the history of pizza and the pizzerias.
I was on the very first official tour and we totally got our money's worth. We made some extra stops at some pizza-related non-eateries. Along the bus ride (on a new eco-friendly yellow school bus), Scott asks trivia questions and fields questions, constantly awarding pizza-related prizes.
One interesting thing that happened on our voyage really amazed me. A bicyclist was spotted by a tour-goer wearing a shirt that said "NO SLICES" on the back. Scott immediately theorized that the shirt probably came from "John's", explaining the legend of his hanging a "No slices!" sign in his window, and making the phrase somewhat famous. Scott was right regarding the shirt's origin. Applause erupted. That's just one example of what sets this tour from any other NYC tour.
Bottom line: this guy knows his pizza and wants to share what he knows and loves with anyone willing to listen and shell out a few bucks.
Loved the pizza tour -- I took it with a friend back on Labor Day 2008. It was a lot of fun and jammed packed with more info than you thought you would ever know about pizza. The tour was well-organized and was never boring. Plus, Scott was very entertaining and kept even the bus ride interesting. The pizza places he picked were top notch -- I just wish the places in DC were anywhere close to what we visited in NYC. And, the rest of the group was a lot of fun too -- everyone got to meet one another and it was a complete blast. It's also a good chance to venture out to the borroughs if you've never been. Plus, the four hours zip by really fast and it's a good way to see NYC -- so you can "kill two birds with one stone" while you fill your tummy and see NYC. And, the goodie bag is great too!
The tour was so much fun that I asked Scott to do a private Saturday pizza tour the next time I went up for NYC for the day. Definitely recommend that route too since you can go to areas/ places off the group pizza tour. I'll definitely be doing another pizza tour in the near future and recommend it for anyone else!
amazing!! i figured this would be a good & interesting time when i got it for my boyfriend, joe, for his birthday. i had no idea it was going to be so thorough, so informative, so so SO FUN!! scott is such a great guy and a fountain of knowledge. he answered every question thoughtfully and honestly! joe & i want to get friends together for the bus tour! MUCH MUCH more than we bargained for. Professor Pizza- you will see us again!
Passion cannot be faked. Scott knows what he's talking about, and his enthusiasm is infectious. He may forget to tell you he sells T-shirts, so ask- it's a one of a kind souvenir. An excellent experience.
