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Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest Tour - New York City

3 hours
New York City, USA

About this activity

Experience Chinatown and Little Italy through flavor, culture, and history. Enjoy our signature 3 hour food tour of 2 historic NYC neighborhoods! 

Highlights

  • Certificate of excellence on Trip Advisor for 14 years
  • Visit family-owned shops, off-the-beaten-path NYC locations, & places that have been in business for 100+ years.
  • Licensed guide exploring hidden gems of Chinatown and Little Italy and provides handouts, maps, & coupons
  • 8 different food tastings: Chinese pastry paired with jasmine green tea, Chinese sponge cake with a twist, authentic Chinese dumplings, egg rolls, imported Italian cheeses and olives, pasta with an outstanding sauce, Sicilian cannoli

Full description

Enjoy our signature 3 hour food tour of 2 historic NYC neighborhoods! This tour has 2-3 seated tastings and 5-6 on-the-go tastings to ensure that you explore both neighborhoods in 3 hours. Experience Chinatown and Little Italy through flavor, culture, and history. As your intimate group is led through the maze of the streets that make up Chinatown and Little Italy, your licensed guide will make sure to entertain you with fascinating historical stories and fill your stomach with delicious tastings. You will be sure to discover secrets of the city, historic parks, and exquisite NYC architecture. 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.

Included / Excluded

  • All food tastings - enough for lunch!
  • Local & licensed guide
  • Detailed itinerary
  • Option to have glass of wine or beer
  • A map, neighborhood recommendations & discounts
  • Gratuities
  • Bottles of water (you may bring one and refill at a couple locations during the tour)

Meeting point

Silk Road Cafe, 30 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USA Directions: The tour meets in front of Silk Road Cafe at 30 Mott Street, NY, NY 10013, (between Pell and Mosco street, across from the church). Take subway lines 6, N, R, or Q to Canal St.  Once you exit the station walk east along Canal Street, at Mott Street turn right (walking south) until you reach Silk Road Cafe. You may also take the B or D subway lines to Grand Street, walk west on Grand Street until you reach Mott, turn left (walking south) on Mott until you reach Silk Road Cafe. Your guide will be holding a sign in front of Silk Road Cafe. If you are running late or cannot find us, please call (917) 647-7394. Ferrara Bakery & Cafe, 195 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Important information

Know before you book

  • Mobile tickets accepted; Instant confirmation upon booking.
  • With advanced notice, we can fulfill most dietary requests
  • All ages are welcome, however our tours are mainly for a mature audience and we find that children 8 years old and older enjoy the tours.
  • Meeting Location: Mott/Pell Street in Chinatown (Exact meeting location information provided with ticket.)

Know before you go

  • Rain or shine
  • Duration: 3h
  • Tours conducted in small intimate groups of 12-13 max
  • Customers may cancel up to 72 hours before the tour and receive a full refund or credit
  • Tastings subject to change. There are 2-3 seated tastings and 5-6 on-the-go tastings to ensure that you explore both neighborhoods in 3 hours.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 72 hours before the activity starts

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. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

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