New York · NYC FOOD TOURS
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The best meal in New York is rarely one restaurant; it is the walk between five of them. Here are the best food tours in the city ranked by neighborhood: Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, Brooklyn and beyond, with what you eat, how far you walk, and what each costs.
7 included tastings on a 3-hour Chinatown to Little Italy walk with an insider guide, small-group stories, and a signature secret dish.
“lauren was the best of best tour guides. she is funny, knowledgeable and took us to exciting food stops.”
Taste Chinatown and Little Italy on a guided 3-hour food crawl with tea, dumplings, Italian cheeses, pasta, wine or beer, and cannoli.
“Delicious and educational way to see China town and Little Italy. We went to NyC to see Heathers the musical and this was everyone’s favorite part of the trip.”
Greenwich Village in 3 hours: six local tastings plus a secret stop, with history and a small group for $97.50.
“Just a really fun day. Our guide Patrick was delightful, and we had a very friendly group of tourists. A very good mix of trivia, history and yummy food. I would even do the same tour again. We went at a relaxed pace so that we weren't too stuffed at the end. My only critique is that the pizza was borderline cold, I am sure because we were late. I wish the pizza place had reheated it for us.”
Taste Greenwich Village classics on a 3-hour small-group tour with cupcakes, falafel, pizza, fries, and Italian bites plus film stops.
“Because we were only 3 people in this tour, it gave us an opportunity to ask Ian a lot of questions about the area and the restaurants we visited, and he was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. We also shared personal stories that made this tour even more special.”
Mafia-themed East Village and Little Italy walk with NYPD detective guides, full spaghetti, eggplant, and a real Sicilian cannoli.
“It was a great experience. Dennis’ stories were fascinating. The food was authentic, very good. The whole experience was top notch.”
A 2-hour small-group food tour through Chinatown and Little Italy, with four tastings, coffee/tea, and historian-led stories for $99.
“This was a nice way to see the neighborhoods and find a few restaurants that we wouldn’t have tried on our own. I thought the pizza was average. The history lesson was interesting but not as captivating as other tours I’ve taken.”
A 3-hour small-group Lower East Side food tour mixing African Burial Ground, Chinatown dumplings, and Little Italy pizza with real immigration stories.
“Astrid was awesome. Lots of information in an easy to understand for preteens. Lots of food along the way.”
Walk East Village to Little Italy with a retired NYPD detective, mob stories, and two full-size Italian tastings in all-weather comfort.
“Dennis was very informative and entertaining. His experience added an incredible dimension to the tour.”
Eat your way through Chelsea Market, stroll the High Line, and finish at Hudson Yards’ Vessel with a local guide.
“Very enjoyable food tour. Food was very good. I enjoyed walking the high line and seeing all the sites and art along the way. Highly recommend this tour. Our tour guide Justin was great”
2-hour Chinatown and Little Italy walking food tour with dim sum, Ferrara cannoli, New York pizza, and mafia and neighborhood stories.
“Jared was an incredible tour guide and shared a lot of history with us during our tour. Every food spot we went to was fantastic. My family and I really enjoyed everything! Parking a large SUV in this area was the only hiccup we encountered but fortunately we were able to find an outdoor lot in the area that could accommodate us.”
Lower East Side food walk with a small group: Katz’s pastrami, dumplings, sweets, and immigrant-history stops. 3 hours, about $95.
“History, culture and food were all fun and tasty. I look forward going back to that area. Adam was entertaining and knowledgeable!”
Taste classic Italian comfort in Greenwich Village on a small-group walk with Romanesque churches, fresh pasta, coffee, and pastries for $89.
“We wanted to see Lower Manhattan on our latest trip to NYC. SO why not a Walking Food Tour? We reserved a spot with GregWalksNYC for a chance to see Little Italy and Greenwich Village. What a treat! The tour started at St. Anthony's church where we sampled the most decadent chocolates while Greg told us about the building and the Italian immigrant families who founded it more than a century ago. As we strolled thru the neighborhood, we learned the stories behind the storefronts. The market where fresh pasta is made daily...we had authentic hand-rolled meatballs and rich creamy, (Arborio)rice pudding. We drank cappuccinos from a family importing coffees…”
Small-group Brooklyn food walk through Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill, with 7 tastings, local stories, and a homemade chocolate finish.
“David was a really good guide. He is a life long New Yorker and shared some interesting history of Brooklyn. Food was delicious.”
Greenwich Village food and TV landmark walk with six tastings, small-group pacing, and photo stops for Friends and Sex and the City.
“Perfect combination of delicious local food, history and current culture. And Daria was fun, knowledgeable, professional and so personable!”
Hell’s Kitchen guided food tour in NYC with tastings and lunch included, small group of 8, and neighborhood stories. 2.5 hours from 12pm.
“Excellent tour Jake was knowledgeable and lots of fun we enjoyed the tour very much would recommend it to anyone that wants to learn about New York City and Hells Kitchen”
