Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
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Language
English
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Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Family-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore NYC's Little Italy and Chinatown on a 3-hour guided food tour. Enjoy tastings from dumplings to Italian meals, with drinks included. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

The original food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown since 2009 explores the tastes and history of two diverse NYC neighborhoods.


The delicious food tastings range from delicious dumplings to a sit-down authentic Italian meal. This tour offers quite a bit of food tastings leaving the guests fully satisfied.


This woman owned and operated business ensures that animated and friendly guides allow their guests to learn these neighborhoods through fascinating historical stories and culinary delights.


There are 2-3 seated tastings and 5-6 on-the-go tastings to ensure that you explore both neighborhoods in 3 hours.


We can accommodate guests who are vegetarian and gluten free and most food allergies. Water and tea are included.


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 You Get

Vegetarian and gluten free tastings upon request- 48 hrs
Local guide
Bottled water
Gratuities
Private transportation

Good To Know

  • Please mention food allergies or dietary restrictions in special requirements. (Must be received 48 hours prior to tour date)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for children aged 5 and under
  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking

What You’ll Experience

Discover two ethnic and delicious NYC neighborhoods, Chinatown and Little Italy on this three-hour food and walking tour. You will begin your tour in Chinatown at a popular tea house, enjoying a cup of tea with a classic Chinese pastry.  As you explore Chinatown you will see the vibrant colors of this neighborhood, hear the Chinese language and feel immersed. The highlight of your visit to Chinatown is a traditional meal, seated in a fun and vibrant restaurant. In addition to all the food, your guide will lead you on a historical path of Chinatown revealing hidden secrets as you discover its historical landmarks. During this portion of the tour, you will be fascinated with stories of the past and Chinatown's beautiful culture.  Lastly—before making your way over to Little Italy you will savor a famous Beijing style dumpling. The second portion of the tour takes place in Little Italy. Once you enter Little Italy, you will see the bright décor and buzzing excitement. You will soon learn about Little Italy’s fascinating past by visiting historical landmarks and hearing colorful stories.  From there your guide will lead you to explore the mom and pop specialty shops of Little Italy, samplings include fresh mozzarella with prosciutto, imported cheeses and olives and fresh pasta. Before saying arrivederci, your guide will take you to the well-known and historic pasticceria, Ferrara's Bakery and Café. This is where your guide will provide you with an in-depth description of the Italian American immigrants while you enjoy Ferrara's ever famous cannoli. The final destination is in close proximity to Chinatown allowing you to continue to explore both neighborhoods on your own and retrace your steps. Each participant is provided a helpful handout at the beginning of the tour which includes a list of all the tastings, a map, a recommendation list and coupons. The handout will be helpful, post tour, as you return to pick up your delicious tour mementos!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Silk Road Cafe, Mott Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10013

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Take subway lines 6, N, R, or Q to Canal St. Exit the station walk east along Canal Street, at Mott Street turn right (walking south) until you reach Silk Road Cafe. Contact Number (518) 332-4386
End Point

Ferrara Bakery & Cafe, Grand Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10013

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Historical Food Tour
June 19, 2026

Come hungry because you’ll leave stuffed. Everyone in our group commented on how full they felt. We got to try ten different places. They were all delicious and authentic. The historical tidbits st...read more

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Learning and eating!
June 18, 2026

Patrick did a great job on this tour. Each place we went to was ready for us. Patrick provided a lot of historical context for China Town and Little Italy. It was a very hot day and Patrick was v...read more

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Patrick did a great job...
June 18, 2026

Patrick did a great job on this tour. Each place we went to was ready for us. Patrick provided a lot of historical context for China Town and Little Italy. It was a very hot day and Patrick was v...read more

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A Great Way to Explore Chinatown and Little Italy
June 15, 2026

What a great way to explore Chinatown and Little Italy. All of the food stops were excellent, and every tasting was delicious. This tour was the perfect mix of history, culture, and amazing food. O...read more

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Excellent Tour
June 13, 2026

This was a fantastic food tour, generous, delicious food samples and a wonderful guide - Patrick was awesome!

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