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Taste of Chinatown & Little Italy NYC Food Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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New York
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Discover NYC's vibrant Chinatown and Little Italy on a small group tour. Explore bustling streets, enjoy culinary delights, and immerse in the rich culture and history of these iconic neighborhoods.

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

Experience Details

Embark on a Flavor-Filled Journey Through Chinatown & Little Italy!

Step into two of New York City’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods as you savor the rich flavors and stories that make them legendary! This immersive food tour takes you through Chinatown and Little Italy, uncovering their fascinating history while indulging in a curated selection of mouthwatering bites.


What Makes This Tour Special?

✅ Enjoy 8+ tastings, including drinks like bubble tea or fruit tea

✅ Visit beloved family-run bakeries and specialty shops

✅ Morning and afternoon departures available

✅ Experience more food and culture in just a few hours


Dive Into a World of Flavors & Culture

This guided food tour includes 8+ tastings—from savory dumplings to sweet cannoli—plus local stories, hidden gems, and family-run favorites. With flexible morning and afternoon options, it’s the perfect bite-sized adventure for foodies and explorers alike!

What You Get

Bottled water
one per person to keep you hydrated throughout the experience.
Entrance fees
All pre-selected menu items—you’ll get to enjoy over eight tasting courses, featuring a variety of flavors from local establishments.
Expert English-speaking guide offering rich insights into the area's food, culture, and history.
Alcoholic beverages
Some locations may offer alcoholic drinks for purchase. Guests must be 21 or older and present valid identification to order alcoholic beverages, as required by New York State law.
Transportation
Personal or additional expenses

Good To Know

  • If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking or at least 24 hours in advance, so we can accommodate your needs during the food tastings. Important: At this time, we cannot accommodate gluten-free or vegetarian diets.
  • By keeping these details in mind, you’ll have a stress-free and enjoyable experience exploring the incredible flavors and culture of Chinatown and Little Italy! Excited to join? Book your spot today!
  • Small-Group Experience : The tour is limited to a maximum of 12 participants, allowing for personalized attention and a more intimate experience with the guide and fellow travelers.
  • Meeting Location & Timing: Please confirm the exact meeting location and time when booking. Arrive 5-10 minutes before the scheduled start time to ensure a timely departure.
  • Children & Family-Friendly Details: Children under 4 years old can join for free, but they will not receive separate food tastings unless a ticket is purchased for them.
  • Duration & Walking Details: This is a walking tour lasting approximately 3 hours. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather to ensure a great experience.

What You’ll Experience

Chinatown (Pass By)

Begin your adventure in Chinatown, where you’ll savor authentic dumplings, flaky egg tarts, and aromatic teas while wandering through historic streets like Doyers Street, famous for its past. Then, transition into Little Italy, where you’ll indulge in handmade pasta, traditional cannoli, and fresh Italian cheeses while learning about the neighborhood’s deep-rooted heritage.

Little Italy (Pass By)

Sweets Bakery (30 mins): Begin with hot tea and an egg tart.​ Nam Wah Tea Parlor (10 mins): Pause for photos at this historic spot.​ Lin Zexu Statue (10 mins): Visit this notable monument.​ Vanessa’s Dumpling House (15 mins): Enjoy taste fried dumplings.​ Mott Street Eatery (20-30 mins): Savor BBQ pork or roast duck with dim sum.​ Tiger Tea (10 mins): Refresh with bubble tea or fruit tea.​ Kam Hing Coffee House (10 mins): Taste the unique pandan sponge cake.​ Di Palo's Fine Foods (10 mins): Sample a cheese plate accompanied by olives.​ Baby John's Pizzeria (20 mins): Experience authentic Italian pizza.​ Cannoli King (10 mins): Conclude with a mini cannoli dessert.
1

Sweets Bakery

Starting point, also it is our first tasting place. Kick off the tour with a comforting cup of hot tea and a warm, flaky egg tart.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

Snap photos at this historic tea house, a Chinatown staple since 1920.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Lin Ze Xu Monument

Take a moment to explore this monument, rich in cultural significance.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Statue of Confucius (Pass By)

When you come to Chinatown, you naturally want to see this Confucius statue. Many colleges and universities in the United States have Confucius Institutes. The statue of Confucius in Chinatown is located at the intersection of the streets. If you come to Chinatown in New York, it is not bad to come and see this statue of Confucius. The name of the donor at that time, as well as the year and introduction of Confucius are written on the base.
4

Vanessa's Dumpling House

Bite into crispy, pan-fried dumplings, a must-try street food favorite!
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Mott Street Eatery

Mott Streer Eatery (20-30 mins, BBQ Pork or Roast Duck and Dim Sum) Experience the flavors of BBQ pork or roast duck, served with classic dim sum.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Tiger Sugar

Refresh with a bubble tea or fruit tea, featuring Tiger Sugar’s famous black sugar syrup. Our tour features a visit to Tiger Sugar, renowned for its signature Black Sugar Boba Milk Tea or Fruit Tea. Tiger Sugar is celebrated for its unique "tiger stripe" design created by their exclusive black sugar syrup, offering a rich and layered flavor experience. This stop provides a distinctive taste of innovative Taiwanese beverage culture, adding a special touch to your culinary journey.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
7

Kam Hing Coffee Shop

Try the light and airy pandan sponge cake, a Chinatown favorite.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
8

Di Palo's Fine Foods

Savor a cheese plate paired with olives from this legendary Italian deli.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
9

Baby John's Pizzeria

Baby John's Pizzeria (20 mins, taste Authentic Italian pizza) Enjoy an authentic slice of Italian pizza, crafted with fresh ingredients.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
10

Cannoli King

Canoli King (10 mins, Mini Cannoli Dessert) Wrap up the tour with a mini cannoli, a classic Italian treat.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

135 Walker St, Walker Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10013

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11:00AM/02:00PM Sweets Cafe Direction: Take subway lines of either 6,N,Q,or R train to Canal Street.Then exit the subway station&walk east along Canal Street.At Baxter Street,turn right&walk down for 1 block,then your tour guide will be waiting for you outside of the Sweets Cafe.
End Point

Cannoli King, Mulberry Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10013

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Canoli King；

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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