About Us
Meet the planet’s biggest pizza nerds
We're pizza lovers first, tour guides second. Our mission is to welcome you into the fold of NYC's storied pizza culture. We do that by having great relationships with the best pizzerias in New York City. Our tours support small businesses by purchasing their food and sharing the stories they don't have time to tell. When that story gets complicated, we do the research to separate fact from fiction. You may think pizza is just the world's most delicious food, but it's really science, history, culture, people...and also cheese.
Meet the tour guides we work with to spread the pizza knowledge and love...
Amy Rothberger
Amy grew up outside of Detroit but insists there’s New York in her blood, as her father was proudly born and raised in Brooklyn. She spent every winter break as a child piling into the station wagon (and subsequently the minivan) to drive 10+ hours to Brooklyn to visit family.
Amy Rothberger
Amy grew up outside of Detroit but insists there’s New York in her blood, as her father was proudly born and raised in Brooklyn. She spent every winter break as a child piling into the station wagon (and subsequently the minivan) to drive 10+ hours to Brooklyn to visit family. A pie from the corner pizzeria was generally the first order of business upon arrival, even before the car was unloaded. This prioritization of pizza stuck with her, and still informs many of her choices. Amy went to school in Washington, DC, where she probably should have studied urban planning, but instead got a degree in Middle Eastern Studies. She geeks out on urban transit and sanitation infrastructure, has visited all 50 states, and believes strongly in the serial comma for lists of three or more. Her motto is “no carb left behind."
Asad Dandia
Born and bred in NYC, Asad is the consummate student just as much as he is the consummate educator. His interests include history, cultural anthropology, community organizing, and of course extra cheese. Guiding tours is Asad's favorite way to enjoy NYC.
Asad Dandia
Born and bred in NYC, Asad is the consummate student just as much as he is the consummate educator. His interests include history, cultural anthropology, community organizing, and of course extra cheese. Guiding tours is Asad's favorite way to enjoy NYC.
Chef Mincey
If Ashley Mincey looks familiar, you're probably a fan of Master Chef. She was a leading competitor on season 9 and has been teaching online cooking classes from her home in Miami since 2020. As for her favorite slice? If it’s sweet and spicy- it’s serving pizza goals!
Chef Mincey
If Ashley Mincey looks familiar, you're probably a fan of Master Chef. She was a leading competitor on season 9 and has been teaching online cooking classes from her home in Miami since 2020. From having a favorite pizza spot in France to Vegas, Mincey's pizza prowess is on full display with our online pizza classes! She has her Bachelor’s in French from Davidson College and Master’s in Teaching from UNC-Charlotte. With her best friend from Brooklyn, one of Mincey’s favorite NYC memories is passing on an invite to Times Square to watch the ball drop at a local pizzeria instead.
As for her favorite slice? If it’s sweet and spicy- it’s serving pizza goals!
C.C. Webster
As the brains behind-the-scenes, C.C. coordinates scheduling for all public and private pizza tours. Always a huge fan of anything with cheese, it was on the Sunday Pizza Bus that she discovered the beauty and bounty of the New York pizza world, seeking out new slices ever since.
C.C. Webster
C.C. is a behind-the-scenes pizza ambassador, helping connect all public and private pizza tours to the hungry, curious masses. Always a huge fan of anything with cheese, it was on the NYC Pizza Bus, with Scott, that she discovered the beauty and bounty of the New York pizza world, and has been seeking out slices to compare ever since. When not helping bring people to the pizza love, she is a writer, and is currently teaching Screenwriting at Gotham Writer’s. She is also the founder of the DRIVE-IN Film Festival. In its TENTH season, the festival’s mission is to bring independent films to small towns across America, while celebrating and bringing awareness to the dying art of the local Drive-in.
As for favorite slice? Does it have cheese? Then, it’s her favorite.
Dan Kaminsky
Dan was born and raised in Brooklyn, living in NYC his entire life. He grew up in a household with no skilled chefs, so pizza was always the standby. Dan started giving food tours in 2014 but lacked an emotional connection with the food. Thats when he turned his focus to pizza, the food that weaned him.
Dan Kaminsky
Dan was born and raised in Brooklyn, and has lived in NYC his entire life. He grew up in a household with no skilled chefs, so pizza was always the standby. Dan started giving food tours in 2014 but realized he didn't have an emotional connection with the food. Thats when he turned his focus to pizza, the food that weaned him.
David Frasure
As a street performer, David has regaled thousands of New Yorkers and visitors alike with the vibrant sounds of his lively marimba. Communicating through a heavy instrument has its drawbacks, which is why David turned to the glorious slice of pizza as his muse. Ask him about his recent trip to Napoli!
David Frasure
As a street performer, David has regaled thousands of New Yorkers and visitors alike with the vibrant sounds of his lively marimba. Communicating through a heavy instrument has its drawbacks, which is why David turned to the glorious slice of pizza as his muse.
Dennis Golin
You don't become a 2-time Jeopardy champion unless you love information. Unfortunately you can't become a 3-time champ if you can't identify a quote from the movie Fatal Attraction. This is the life of Dennis Golin, Manhattan native and lover of great neighborhood pizza.
Dennis Golin
You don't become a 2-time Jeopardy champion unless you love information. Unfortunately you can't become a 3-time champ if you can't identify a quote from the movie Fatal Attraction. This is the life of Dennis Golin, Manhattan native and lover of pizza.
Jon Monje
Before he became a professional pizza nerd, Jon Monje enjoyed a long and storied career as a stock photo model. He spends his non-pizza time studying and performing comedy in New York City. You can find him at the Magnet Theater or Caveat, two of the sharpest clubs in town!
Jon Monje
Before he became a professional pizza nerd, Jon Monje enjoyed a long and storied career as a stock photo model. He spends his non-pizza time studying and performing comedy in New York City. You can find him at the Magnet Theater or Caveat, two of the sharpest clubs in town!
Krista Cousins
A New Yorker by birth, Krista spent her early years in the south United States. After her first visit back to NYC, she fell in love with the sights, sounds and especially the pizza! She has called NYC her home since 2003, making it her mission is to educate tourists and New Yorkers alike about its treasures.
Krista Cousins
A New Yorker by birth, Krista spent her early years in the south United States. After her first visit back to NYC, she fell in love with the sights, sounds and especially the pizza! She has called NYC her home for the last 13 years and her mission is to educate tourists and New Yorkers alike about the history, culture and science of everything pizza related.
Paul Mckenney
Paul grew up in a family that ate pizza for every special occasion as well as pretty much every Friday. After moving from Michigan to NYC, he worked at a famous pizzeria for 12 years, meeting Scott along the way. Paul loves all pizza, from the fanciest gourmet pies, to eating pizza rolls in bed.
Paul McKenney
Scott and Paul met at a pizzeria where Paul was working nearly a decade before he joined Team SPT. With a penchant for the history and culture of NYC pizza, Paul brings unbridled enthusiasm and energy to the team.
Laura Walter
Laura walter is a pizza lover of the highest order. Born in Germany, she dipped into Naples when the urge for pizza struck. Her curiosity about the magical elixir of dough, sauce, and cheese has led her to experiments in her own kitchen, where she has long chased crusty perfection. Laura likes cheese.
Laura Walter
Laura walter is a pizza lover of the highest order. Born in Germany, she dipped into Naples when the urge for pizza struck. Her curiosity about the magical elixir of dough, sauce, and cheese has led her to experiments in her own kitchen, where she has long chased crusty perfection. Laura's perfect slice is all about balance.
Scott Wiener
SPT's founder is a leading voice in the pizza community. His weekly limit is 15 slices. As a monthly columnist for Pizza Today Magazine, host of Thrillist's Really Dough, and Guinness World Record holder for largest collection of pizza boxes, it's clear that he turned obsession into a lifestyle.
Scott Wiener
Scott’s love for pizza began in suburban New Jersey, where weekly pizza runs created a subliminal dietary requirement. A simple love of pizza turned into obsession as he realized the history, science, and culture of pizza ran much deeper than previously thought. Weekly expeditions to historic pizzerias stirred up interest among family and friends, leading to an epic birthday party celebration that involved a school bus, a megaphone, and 26 friends. Six months later, Scott launched Scott’s Pizza Tours as a way of channeling his desire to teach the deeper story of pizza. Now, Scott is a full-time pizza enthusiast, sharing his love with inquisitive pizza lovers.
Beyond running pizza tours, Scott also writes an award-winning column for Pizza Today Magazine, contributes to PMQ’s Pizza Magazine and PizzaMarketplace.com and judges pizza culinary competitions across the planet. Scott’s pizza pontifications have been featured on The Tonight Show, CBS Sunday Morning, Travel Channel, Cooking Channel, Food Network, Discovery Channel, The Atlantic, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Vice, New York Magazine and millions of other tasty media outlets.
You my have seen him on episode 2 of "Best In Dough," Hulu's pizza competition show. Or maybe you caught him one one of many TV programs about pizza history.
Scott’s tours have been featured as a top tour on TripAdvisor, Yelp, Lonely Planet, Rough Guides and several others. He is also the author of Viva La Pizza! The Art of the Pizza Box, a book about his Guinness World Record collection of pizza boxes. There’s also a full-length documentary about Scott’s pizza-filled lifestyle.
Scott runs every Sunday NYC Pizza Bus tour as well as a revolving schedule of public tours, private events, and online classes with his team of mighty pizza spirit guides.
We're Hiring!
We're always looking for great people to join our team of pizza nerds. It's the perfect gig for anyone who loves history, science, storytelling, people, and PIZZA! To apply, please email a 60-second video of yourself explaining why pizza is important to you. You can send your video or link to info@scottspizzatours.com.
we’re kinda famous
(so we're told)
Scott takes Ryan Seacrest on a NYC pizza tour!
"Scott has forgotten more about pizza than most people have ever known!"
LIVE with Kelly and Ryan
Scott takes Ryan Seacrest on a NYC pizza tour through Manhattan and Brooklyn!
O: The Oprah Magazine
Gayle King featured SPT on her page in Oprah Magazine in July 2019. WOW!
Food Network: United Tastes of America
Scott took the Food Network on a tour of Bleecker Street's pizza scene.
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