The Original Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest EST 2009
Overview
The original food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown since 2009 explores the tastes and history of two diverse NYC neighborhoods. 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.
The delicious food tastings range from delicious dumplings to a sit-down authentic Italian meal. For guests 21 and up there will be an option to have a glass of wine at the seated tasting.
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.
The delicious food tastings range from delicious dumplings to a sit-down authentic Italian meal. For guests 21 and up there will be an option to have a glass of wine at the seated tasting.
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.
Inclusions
- Food tasting
- Local guide
- Detailed itinerary
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Bottled water
- Vegetarian and gluten free tastings upon request- 48 hrs
What to expect
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!
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!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for children aged 5 and under
- Please mention food allergies or dietary restrictions in special requirements. (Must be received 48 hours prior to tour date)
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour
- Face masks highly suggested while indoors and not eating. Hand sanitizer is available.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Charles_C
April 2023
Lily did a great job! She was very entertaining and very knowledgeable little Italy was our favorite!
Lily did a great job! She was very entertaining and very knowledgeable little Italy was our favorite!Bryan_B
April 2023
My bestie and I are native Brooklynites, but we wanted to be tourists for the day to celebrate her birthday. We love to eat so we decided to take a food tour through two of our favorite NYC neighborhoods…Chinatown and Little Italy. We are so glad we did! It was a beautiful Spring day. The pac...
My bestie and I are native Brooklynites, but we wanted to be tourists for the day to celebrate her birthday. We love to eat so we decided to take a food tour through two of our favorite NYC neighborhoods…Chinatown and Little Italy. We are so glad we did! It was a beautiful Spring day. The pace of the tour was great. We ate a ton and left quite full! We saw places and streets we hadn’t seen before. We learned some history. But the stars of the day were the tour guides, Liz and Dana. They were personable, knowledgeable and funny. We left there thinking “we could be friends with them”. A great time, great food and in the best city of the world! Thanks Liz and Dana!!Fiona_H
April 2023
Tour started on time and was very enjoyable and informative. We learned so much about the history of the areas and the people. Lorna was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Food was delicious Nd there was LOTS of it.
Tour started on time and was very enjoyable and informative. We learned so much about the history of the areas and the people. Lorna was a very enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Food was delicious Nd there was LOTS of it.Ghall328
June 2022
I had such a great experience on this food tour. It was curated in such a way that it was fun and educational! It was also amazingly organized, so that each stop was a seamless transition from the last. I’ll definitely be booking again with a larger group :)
I had such a great experience on this food tour. It was curated in such a way that it was fun and educational! It was also amazingly organized, so that each stop was a seamless transition from the last. I’ll definitely be booking again with a larger group :)Scenic13060712224
June 2022
Not what we expected. Food was okay, and they did feed you more than enough! What we really struggled with was the guide, Zoe, she didn’t really engage with anyone on the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable, but even when she spoke, her voice was quiet and she didn’t look at anyone. She looked ...
Not what we expected. Food was okay, and they did feed you more than enough! What we really struggled with was the guide, Zoe, she didn’t really engage with anyone on the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable, but even when she spoke, her voice was quiet and she didn’t look at anyone. She looked off into the distance. After quickly explaining things that most couldn’t hear, she then would just get on her phone. I believe most others felt the same as no one talked much and most looked bored. I’ve been on many food tours and this was the worst. Not worth the money. I’d encourage you to look for another company.Sylverware
June 2022
This was my second time taking a food tour in NYC and this one was fantastic! It was really helpful to get myself oriented to the neighborhoods where Chinatown and Little Italy were located and to know where some of the good restaurants were and what to get there. All the food on the tour was d...
This was my second time taking a food tour in NYC and this one was fantastic! It was really helpful to get myself oriented to the neighborhoods where Chinatown and Little Italy were located and to know where some of the good restaurants were and what to get there. All the food on the tour was delicious and I appreciated that the tour guide either had the food pre-paid and ready when we got to a location or she bought it and brought it out very quickly. This tour was a lot less walking than the food tour that I had taken previously. The only change I would make would be slightly less dialogue about the neighborhoods/restaurant/food/history so that the tour would be a bit faster-paced!