Private New York City Food Tour of East Village and Greenwich Village

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Private New York City Food Tour of East Village and Greenwich Village

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

New York

Duration

2 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Family-friendly, Private Experience

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore NYC culinary highlights with a private guide. Savor East and Greenwich Village's best bites, from artisan coffee to Italian fare, while discovering historic sites and iconic spots.

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

Experience Details

Combine a great food experience and explore New York sights on this 2-hour private food tour. Discover charming East Village and Greenwich Village neighborhoods and see its main attractions and places of interest.

Start your tour at Tompkins Square Park which is saturated with historical events and just after that go for delicious experience and taste artisan coffee and a dessert in one the best coffee places of New York. Continue the tour by visiting distinctive Little Tokyo neighborhood and then see legendary New York University.

Relax at green and calm Father Demo Square and Minetta Garden and stroll along quaint Bleecker Street full of cute stores and historic landmarks. Take your time for shopping and enter numerous food stores on your choice and go on with a lunch at Italian La Lanterna di Vittorio. Finish your tour at lovely Washington Square Park.

What You Get

Multiple start times available

Must-see attractions and off the beaten path

Flexible customizable itinerary

Extra food, not included in the tour description

Gratuities

Good To Know

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
Private walking tour with the use of metro

What You’ll Experience

Tompkins Square Park

This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour. Begin your tour at Tompkins Park. Since being founded in 1850, it has seen numerous events including insurrections, conflicts between police and emigrants or homeless people. But nowadays nothing reminds you about these events. Just enjoy this quiet green zone with lovely atmosphere and beautiful plants including a great collection of elm-trees. Then cozy up at one of the best coffee places of the city chosen for you by your local guide. You’ll have a chance to choose the place you like and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with mouth-watering desserts.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

East Village

After a sweet break plunge into Japanese culture while visiting Little Tokyo neighborhood. This is a piece of Japan in the center of New York. Experience a unique mix of cultures in this authentic place.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

New York University

See the legendary New York University which is alma mater to probably the highest numbers of students in the world annually. Being highly prestigious, this University produces a great quantity of millionaires, billionaires and winners of various awards including 36 Nobel Prize Winners.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Bleecker St. Records

Have a walk along charming Bleecker Street which has saved its old fascination.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Father Demo Square

After feeling the spirit of knowledge, students’ life and success, chill out while having a stroll at Father Demo Square and Minetta Garden – small and lovely green zones with a beautiful landscape, soothing green colors and relaxing vibes.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Our Lady Of Pompeii Church

Small stores, a great variety of restaurants and cafes of all cuisines, historic landmarks like Bayard–Condict Building built in 1899 or Our Lady of Pompeii Church built in 1929 and bohemian atmosphere will make you fall in love with this wonderful place.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Greenwich Village

To continue your food destination take your time to visit one of numerous stores to buy high-quality products. The choice is really wide: Raffetto’s Pasta shop founded in 1906, Italian Faicco Market, a treasury of coffee and tea - McNulty's Tea and Coffee founded in 1895, Murray’s Cheese or Rocco’s Pastry with extremely tasty cakes. The guide will advise you the top places to buy food in New York.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Little Italy

Now it's time to check if Italian food in New York is same delicious as in Italy. Have a lunch at La Lanterna di Vittorio with any traditional dish of your choice like pasta, lasagna, pizza, carpaccio, panini… Great service, the food to die for, beautiful interior and a small romantic garden – this is one-of-a-kind food experience to have in New York.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Washington Square Park

Complete your tour at Washington Square Park – a pretty green zone with monumental Triumphal Arch and beautiful fountain. Explore the life of New Yorkers and feel yourself like a local here. After the tour get recommendations from your guide of how to have a good time in Greenwich Village.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Sullivan Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10012

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Meet the guide at St Anthony of Padua Church

End Point

Pasticceria Rocco, Bleecker Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10014

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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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Reviews

4.4

based on 5 reviews

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Monia Bonaldo

November 16, 2021

Monia Bonaldo was a delightful tour guide! She planned ahead and arranged 3 magnificent stops along our tour of Greenwich Village. She is very knowledgeable of New York. She pointed out historical ...read more

(Viator)

Wishing I took a different one

May 31, 2021

The rating would be lower but our tour guide, Chris, was a nice person. However, out of all the food tours I’ve been in (including the one we took later in the day after this one) this one was the ...read more

(Viator)

Experiencing different foods is...

May 24, 2018

Experiencing different foods is definitely the most fun way to explore NY's neighborhoods! Our guide, Chris Barron, was not only knowledgable, but flexible allowed us to go off the standard path...read more

(Viator)

This tour is fun and easy. There is...

December 24, 2017

This tour is fun and easy. There is not much walking involved and there are both shopping and food tasting opportunities. Monia is very friendly and warm.

(Viator)

This tour was amazing , very...

September 21, 2017

This tour was amazing , very informative and fun. Monia was excellent!!

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