Overview

3 Hours • Enjoy our signature 3 hour food tour of 2 delicious NYC neighborhoods •

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation Summary: Customers may cancel up to 72 hours before the tour and receive a full refund or credit. Any cancellations after 72 hours prior to the tour customers will be given a gift card that does not expire in the amount initially charged.
Meeting Point: 30 Mott Street NYC
Group Size: Maximum 13 people
Accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible with notice
Description: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest is a favorite NYC walking tour. The maze of narrow and chaotic streets that make up Chinatown and Little Italy are often intimidating and unknown to both visitors and many locals. The animated and friendly tour guides allow their guests to learn these neighborhoods through fascinating historical stories and culinary delights. The food tastings are delicious and range from fresh pasta and cannoli to tasty authentic dumplings. One leaves this tour fully satisfied, along with a new found confidence in navigating the neighborhoods with a provided recommendation list in hand. This tour is a must if you're a local or visitor looking to get off-the-beaten path and taste amazing foods.
What is Included: Eight different food tasting locations
2-3 seated tastings
5-6 on-the-go tastings
A glass of wine or beer
A handout that includes a map, neighborhood recommendations, and discounts
A friendly, licensed guide
What is not Included: Gratuity for your tour leader
Itinerary: Meet your guide near Canal Street for a culinary journey through two of New York’s iconic neighborhoods. This tour combines Chinatown and Little Italy, allowing you to experience both in one go, saving time and eliminating the need for maps. Begin in Chinatown with a cup of tea and a Chinese pastry at a popular teahouse, immersing yourself in the area's rich history. Then enjoy traditional main dishes, with all tastings included, so you don’t have to worry about paying at each stop. Relish a Hong Kong-style dumpling before moving to your next destination—Little Italy. Here, you can learn about the neighborhood's history and visit specialty shops to sample imported cheeses, olives, and fresh pasta. End your tour on a sweet note with a visit to a pasticceria for a delicious cannolo. Concluding near Chinatown, you have the flexibility to explore further with a provided map, recommendations list, and coupons.

Highlights:
Eight different food tasting locations that combine history, culture, and food

2-3 seated tastings and 5-6 on-the-go tastings, ensuring you leave with a full belly

3 hours of exploring, eating, and learning

Visit family-owned shops, some of which have been in business for over 100 years

Tours are conducted in small groups and led by a friendly, licensed tour guide
Check in Details: Please arrive 15 minutes early
Restrooms are available at the tour meeting location before the tour starts
What to Bring: Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing appropriate for the day's weather

A light breakfast/small meal is encouraged before the tour

Consider bringing a bottle of water if you would like a beverage throughout the tour

Gratuities are appreciated for your tour guide at the end of the tour
Special Requirements: Please contact the tour operator 48 hours in advance to alert of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Tasting substitutions cannot be made on the day of the tour.
Disclaimers: Tours are held rain or shine.
Faqs: What time of food we will taste on this tour?
On our Little Italy & Chinatown Food Tour, our tastings Include:

A classic Chinese pastry paired with jasmine green tea
A Chinese sponge cake with a twist
Authentic Chinese dumplings
Roasted duck
A seated hearty Italian tasting paired with wine or beer
Imported Italian cheeses and olive
Fresh pasta with outstanding marinara sauce
A cannoli
Food tasting locations can change without notice.

How much walking is involved?
We walk no more than ½ a mile at a moderate pace. During the three hours, there are many standing breaks, so we aren’t always walking. There are a few opportunities to sit throughout the tour.

Are there restroom stops on the tour?
Yes, on our Little Italy & Chinatown Food Tour, there is a restroom at our first tasting location and at our sit-down tasting (about half-way through the tour).

Do you accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
We do our best to accommodate any dietary restrictions and allergies. Please alert us upon booking your tour/dining experience we can accommodate any allergies or restrictions with at least 48 hours's notice.