Private Tour of The Hill, The "Little Italy" of Saint Louis
Overview
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Explore The Hill, St. Louis's legendary "Little Italy", on a private walking tour through one of the most authentic Italian-American neighborhoods in the US.
Your guide Wayne takes you on a journey of the mom-and-pop shops, bakeries, delis, and restaurants that have made The Hill a food destination for over a century. You will share signature tastings at multiple stops. Think Toasted Ravioli, St. Louis-style pizza, and Gioia's Deli's famous hot salami subs.
Between bites, you'll walk the neighborhood streets and hear the stories of the immigrant families who built The Hill and kept it thriving for generations — from the Italian flag fire hydrants to the bocce courts to the homes that produced baseball legends like Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola.
This is The Hill the way locals experience it — not from a bus window.
Shared food tastings are included at multiple stops.
Individual drinks and gelato are available for purchase also.
Benvenuto in Collina!
(Welcome to The Hill)
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
The Hill
The Hill is St. Louis' "Little Italy" neighborhood. Founded by Italian immigrants in the early 1800's, this neighborhood is the epicenter for Italian culture in the region. On our "Taste of The Hill" tour we will be visiting multiple "mom & pop" restaurants to sample St. Louis style pizza and our world famous Toasted Ravioli. Other stops include a 100 year old salumeria, an Italian bakery, a gelateria, and some other surprises. This tour can be a walking tour or use transportation provided. If walking, please note we will be taking plenty of breaks to rest and indulge in all The Hill has to offer.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
The beating heart of The Hill is Saint Ambrose Catholic Church. We will be stopping for pictures and doing some exploring.
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Private Tour of The Hill, The "Little Italy" of Saint Louis
Shared food items: All items shared by guests are included in the price of this tour. Individual consumption items are the guest's responsibly.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Concierge Guide Service
Pictures of guests in the historic Hill Neighborhood of St. Louis.
We provide an appetizer and/or a shared menu items at all restaurant stops (toasted ravioli, sandwich, pizza, gelato, etc). Any purchases made at markets or bakeries are the guest's responsibility.
All drink purchases and any additional purchases are the guest's responsibility.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very Fun!!!
Paradise09331037856,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful time with Wayne! He was very knowledgeable and a delight to be with him! Highly recommend!!!
Fun and Food on the hill
Bernadette P,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun day with Wayne touring and learning about the history of The Hill with some delicious stops along the way.
Interesting Tour
Kellie W,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a food tour of the North Hill Italian neighborhood. A good bit of walking. Learned a lot about the history of the neighborhood as well as the local foods. Our guide Wayne knew a lot about food as he was a chef. We tasted lots of yummy foods, including the St. Louis version of pizza (they do this creamy local cheese and a really thin crust). Overall we saw a lot of interesting sights.... more than just the food. I would recommend this tour.
Great guys day on The Hill!
timwH5725DK,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had three guys in town for a guys weekend and we had an awesome tour with Wayne on the hill. He took us to some amazing restaurants and had some amazing stories and anecdotes to make the day amazing. Highly recommended, book this tour now!
A fantastic day, exploring little Italy!
jacqelineb2025,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My boyfriend and I had an absolutely amazing time with Wayne on the hill. He has a great itinerary of restaurants, markets, and mom and pop establishments that are very fun and super-unique. Bryan and I would highly recommend you signing up for Wayne’s tour of The Hill!
Great food tour of The Hill!
JMGC123,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I had a great day with Wayne doing a walking tour of The Hill and stopping in at several of the favorite food establishments. Wayne was very informative, and we got a good sense of this special neighborhood and its unique history and culture. We sampled a great variety of food, all delicious. Wayne quickly tuned in to some of our preferences, and made quick adjustments to accommodate us. Definitely recommend!
Great day in a truly unique place !
frankpc,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just back from a great day on the Hill in St Louis. This is a tour that must be experienced and is truly more than the sum of its parts. The culture and history of this part of St Louis is a testament to a community that has managed to retain its identity even as the flight to the suburbs has destroyed many others. Wayne is a knowledgeable and easy to talk to guide with his own roots in the food and hospitality business. The tour was a good mix of strolling through the neighborhoods that are part of the Hill, stopping in various shops, restaurants and bars with a gelato stop at the end for the perfect sweet ending. Wayne strives to offer his guests flexibility in the tour and can adjust to suit your needs. We were very happy with the tour and would not hesitate to book Wayne again for another St. Louis tour.
Fun facts and food, so fun
Melanie M,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We all really enjoyed the walking food tour. Contrary to some of the other reviews we felt there was plenty of food. Yes, you were served just tastes at each stop, but there were plenty of stops. It was good mix of Hill history and Italian food tidbits. Bring good walking shoes and enjoy. We would highly recommend.
Perfect Day
L2128LWkimp,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an awesome time!! We were in a Sisracuzs trip and our aunt came along. The weather was just perfect and Wayne was an awesome host! We really enjoyed everything about the day. If you’re wanting to experience the “Hill” I would highly recommend!
Fantastic Hill Experience
Eatgoatcheese,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wayne was an amazing tour guide. He customized the tour to our liking and we had an amazing day walking around on the hill and trying the local eats. 10/10 highly recommend.!
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