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Explore two historic New York neighborhoods while sampling some of the city’s best culinary offerings on this food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. Led by a historian guide, learn all about the development of the neighborhoods and hear stories about the people who lived there. The tour focuses on family-owned businesses for an authentic local experience.

Tuck into the flavors and traditions of two of New York's top foodie neighborhoods on this Chinatown and Little Italy food tour. While exploring these neighborhoods can be overwhelming on your own, traveling with a guide enables you to focus on the food rather than worrying about getting lost. Plus, the guide takes you to off-the-beaten-path establishments where you can sample gourmet food samples at local eateries.

Absorb New York City’s food culture on a walking tour of Greenwich Village. Skip hours of research and trust your guide as you head to the area’s top-rated eateries to sample a variety of New York specialities, from pizza to artisanal cupcakes. Along the way, your guide points out hidden landmarks often missed by visitors and locals alike, leaving you with inside knowledge about the neighborhood.

The High Line, Chelsea Market, and Hudson Yards are three of New York’s hippest and most foodie-focused spots; but exploring them is best with a guide for navigation and insider tips. This small-group tour takes you straight to their best spots and offerings. Roam the elevated High Line park, savor artisanal specialties at Chelsea Market, and discover the modern architecture of Hudson Yards.

New York City has been known for its yummy food for centuries, but if you don’t know the city well, you might pass up some of the city’s most delicious dishes. Choose from a Greenwich Village or Chinatown and Little Italy food tour and sample a range of foods from bagels and donuts to handmade dumplings and fresh mozzarella (depending on which tour you've selected).

On this fun small-group (or private) tour, where You’ll sample some of the best snacks and learn a lot about the history of the Lower East Side. Learn about the history of the neighborhood from your local guide. From Poles to Jews to Italians, many different immigrants have called the Lower East Side home and they’ve all left their mark. Also learn about the erstwhile African burial ground, where Africans, both enslaved and free, were put to rest through most of the 18th century. Finally, step into chaotic Chinatown, where steamed pork buns and succulent soup dumplings compete for your taste buds. The tour finishes back on the Lower East Side, where you can continue exploring on your own. It’s advisable to wear or bring clothing that is weather-appropriate depending on the season, as you’ll be outside for at least 3 hours.

Experience some of the hidden gems of Hell's Kitchen you’d miss if exploring on your own during this walking food tour of the neighborhood. Listen to your guide's historic and cultural commentary on the famous neighborhood while strolling its streets with just a small group for company. As you go, you can look forward to tasting everything from Japanese barbecue to Indian tacos and beyond.

Step aboard one of our 1920s-style yachts with teak decks, large observation windows, and aesthetically-pleasing decor for a leisurely weekend brunch cruise. Cruise around NY Harbor, seeing all the major sights while enjoying a prix fixe brunch served in our main salon. Our menu is packed with delicious New York State foods and local goods from NYC purveyors: fresh bagels and bakery, seasonal fruit, craft meat, fresh seasonal salad, frittata, a classic smoked salmon display, and pastries.

Admire a perspective on New York City that many visitors miss during this sunset cruise. Sail down the Hudson River aboard a 1920s replica yacht, and enjoy a drink of your choice.You can take in Ellis Island and Lady Liberty, and Battery Park, and watch as the sun sets over the Manhattan skyline. Both indoor and outdoor observation areas are available.

On our Secret Food Tour: Chinatown and Little Italy, you'll experience New York City’s most “Iconic" neighborhoods. Get ready to experience the rich history, traditions, and flavors of New York City's most internationally recognized ethnic neighborhoods. Our 5-star cultural and gastronomic adventure promises to be an experience that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the city and its diverse communities. You will be eating all the way from Five Points to Chinatown, and from Little Italy to Nolita! As you journey through the streets with us, our knowledgeable guides will captivate you with fascinating stories about these vibrant places. New York City is full of hidden gems, with this highly curated tour in Lower Manhattan, you'll have the chance to uncover some of the city's best-kept secrets, long known only to the locals!

Why this experience over all others? We LIVED this firsthand. Born and raised in Little Italy or worked the streets here - we are active and retired/ Line of Duty NYPD Officers. We go to places the tour companies don't know exist and meet locals along the way. Plus local food included is equivalent to a full dinner! This is a NYC Mafia experience from a true “insider’s perspective” of the East Village & Little Italy NYC mafia stories. Growing up witnessing some of New York’s famous families and having consulted for TV and major film productions on both crime and law enforcement, makes this a unique experience no other company can offer. We have 2,000 5 Star Airbnb reviews. Starting at a famous Mafia "Red Sauce Joint" as seen in Soprano's and "Get Gotti" this experience winds through the East Village & Little Italy. You will visit notorious Mafia and Crime locations, share true crime stories, and eat amazing food from the neighborhood.

Experience Museum of Ice Cream, the popular New York City attraction with plenty of colorful interactive installations including a giant rainbow sprinkle pool, a pink subway ride, and a three-story slide. Plus, taste signature ice cream flavors and sweet treats as you explore the museum.

Relax on a comfortable boat as it cruises along the Hudson and East Rivers on this relaxing cruise, complete with an all-you-can-eat buffet and on-board DJ. Get great views and a different perspective on sights like the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and One World Trade Center. While hot drinks are included in this package, you can also choose to purchase sodas, cocktails, wine, and beer from the bar.

The food and drink choices in Brooklyn can be overwhelming, but foodies that explore this bustling borough with a guide can eat and drink the best of the best. With this tour, indulge in some of Brooklyn's best cuisine. You can try New American, Middle Eastern, and Italian food including pastries, cheese, and bread. Listen to commentary on the culinary history of the neighborhood and New York City as you go, and even take home a map so you can continue independently.

Escape the towering Manhattan skyline and make your way to the North Fork of Long Island with this fun-filled wine tour of one of New York's top attractions. Sample selected wines from three carefully picked vineyards and enjoy the ease and convenience of round-trip hotel transportation from the city. This entertaining tour includes a gourmet picnic lunch catered by Perfect Picnic and a guide to answer questions throughout the day.

We are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999! Our tour will not only leave you full with EIGHT TASTINGS (not samples like on other Chelsea Market tours), but will include under-the-radar historical tales of Chelsea Market, like how it used to be a factory for Nabisco and the origin of the Oreo cookie. In addition to the trendy and bustling spots on the main floor, we will also visit Chelsea Local downstairs, where locals actually shop for their food. 8 tastings are included with this tour with two opportunities to sit down. All tastings are done inside Chelsea Market. We will make sure you leave full and satisfied with a buttermilk biscuit, homemade Italian crostata, NYC #1 hot dog, Pizza, Gelato and much much more! Once outside, walk on the High Line, NYC’s elevated public park. You’ll hear compelling tales of the rail line that once served the West Side’s factories and butchers. You’ll wander through the Meatpacking District and find out how this area went from not to hot!

Get a totally different and exciting perspective on New York: from a fun dinner cruise that floats around New York Harbor and Manhattan offering stunning views of the city and some of the world's most famous landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to the Brooklyn Bridge to the Empire State Building. Indulge in a delicious buffet dinner and then groove to the onboard DJ'ed music being spun. Add this dinner cruise to your New York itinerary today!

Williamsburg, Brooklyn is one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods for its culture and food—and on this tour, you'll follow your guide straight to the spots that locals love. Discover the hip neighborhood with your foodie guide and just a small group for company. As you stroll through Williamsburg's charming streets, stop at several eateries, and enjoy some of the Big Apple's most famous dishes, including bagels, bagels, dumplings, and more.

Delve deeper into the food and multicultural history of Manhattan’s Lower East Side than you could alone on this small-group walking tour. Rather than guessing at eateries and foods to try, let a guide showcase local hotspots and specialties; and chart their European, Jewish, and other cultural roots. Taste snacks such as “knish” doughballs, “bialy” filled rolls, and more; and learn stories of 19th-century immigrant life that many travelers miss.

Why our experience over all others? We LIVED this firsthand. We are Born and raised in Little Italy or worked in the area as NYPD Officers. We go to places the tour companies don't know exist and see things often missed while meeting locals along the way. Visit Little Italy, Five Points & Chinatown guided by a retired NYPD Detective a NYC Mafia experience from a true “insider’s perspective” of the East Village NYC mafia & Crime history as well as Chinatown Gang history. Enjoy a FULL-SIZED Cannoli from local shop est 1924. Having consulted for TV and major film productions on both crime and law enforcement, makes this a unique tour no other company can offer. Starting at a famous Mafia "Red Sauce Joint" as seen in Soprano's and "Get Gotti" this experience starts in the East Village, ends in Little Italy, You will visit notorious Mafia and Crime locations, share true crime stories, visiting crime locations in the neighborhood including Chinatown gang history & locations.

See two of New York City’s most iconic and picturesque neighborhoods, Flatiron and Union Square, on this food, architecture, and history walking tour. Try tastings at some of the most unique food stops in the city. Visit Caffe Lavazza at Eataly Market, an epic artisanal Italian food emporium. Also, enjoy a classic New York pastrami sandwich from a historic spot and try Big Apple’s best grilled cheese sandwich.

Experience New York lit up after dark during this evening tour of the city by bus. Hop on a bus (upgrade for a glass-topped luxury bus) for a ride past illuminated landmarks like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and the neighborhoods of SoHo and Chinatown, and disembark at the High Line for an atmospheric stroll. You can also upgrade to include tickets to the Top of the Rock observation deck.

Get a taste for Brooklyn's food culture as you visit some of its tasty eateries and small food shops during this small-group walking tour. Come hungry and join your guide for a walking expedition that includes stops for tastings at an eclectic range of ethnic eateries and foodie hotspots. During your walk, you have the chance to sample sweet and savory delights, and visit diverse establishments, from artisanal cooking shops to long-standing Middle Eastern markets.