Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore the best and most diverse food neighborhoods Manhattan has to offer on this food tour through Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side. Enjoy the food New Yorkers love to eat from hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants and century-old delis as you learn the stories of city’s most famed and historic streets.

- Eat like the locals do and enjoy New York’s tastiest pork buns from a restaurant tucked in an abandoned mall

- Avoid the typical tourist traps in Little Italy — learn about the area’s evolution as you munch on slices from parochial hipster pizzerias and homemade cheese at a 100-year old grocery

- Sample two classic foods of Jewish New York City while absorbing generations of immigrant stories from across the world

- Enjoy reserved entry to the gorgeous Museum at Eldridge Street, a century-old synagogue filled with art

- Stop by the Five Points and Bloody Angle to hear sinister tales about Lower Manhattan’s gang domination of yesteryear

What's Included

Small group capped at 15 people to ensure a personalized experience
Entry to the Museum at Eldridge Street
Historical tour of three iconic Manhattan neighborhoods
Official licensed expert guide
Six tastings in Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside Cafe Grumpy on 13 Essex Street.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide outside Cafe Grumpy on 13 Essex Street.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Visit Essex Street's last remaining pickle store for a sampler platter full of veggies pickled using a traditional method

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Essex Market

    Visit an expansive food hall beloved by New Yorkers to sample New York City living

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Walk to an iconic New York deli to try a world famous New York City bagel

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Learn about the difference between Little Italy and NoLIta — and which the locals prefer — as you munch on some world-acclaimed pizza

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Little Italy

    Explore one of New York's most historic immigrant neighborhoods while avoiding the area's ever-present tourist traps

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Stop inside a 100-year old grocery to try some homemade cheeses.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    Visit the one-time heart of New York's gangster scene, the Five Points and the Bloody Angle, while you hear about the infamous characters who once populated the area

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Chinatown

    Delve into the history that makes up one of Manhattan's most notable neighborhoods as you explore Chinatown.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    Taste New York's best food hidden gem: delectable pork buns hidden in the basement of an abandoned mall.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Museum At Eldridge Street

    Visit maybe the most beautiful space in all of New York City, a 100-plus year old synagogue full of art.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 12

    Wrap up your tour with a plate of noodles at a locally beloved Chinatown staple.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Unscripted Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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