Join us for a delightful 2-hour walking food tour through the vibrant streets of Chinatown and Little Italy, where incredible culinary discoveries await at every turn. Along the way, you will sample five authentic food tastings, featuring everything from dumplings and pork buns to lamb skewers, cannolis, and pizza. As you stroll through these bustling and culturally rich neighborhoods, your tour guide will share captivating stories from their diverse and storied histories.
Five Authentic Food Tastings
As you explore these two iconic neighborhoods, you will have the chance to sample five carefully selected tastings, including pan-fried dumplings, succulent Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, spicy lamb skewers, and beloved Italian treats such as a classic cannoli and a delicious slice of pizza.
Tour Highlights
While this food tour is very much about savoring amazing food, there is also plenty to discover about the local history of Chinatown and Little Italy. Your guide will share the story of how each area began as a small immigrant neighborhood and evolved over more than 175 years into two of the most popular, vibrant, and culturally rich destinations in New York City.
On this tour, you will also have the opportunity to visit several notable landmarks, including:
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Doyer Street: Also known as Murder Alley, Doyer Street was once considered the most dangerous street in America. Today it is a vibrant lane, but its fascinating history involves gangland conflict, opium dens, and an underground tunnel system.
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Audrey Hepburn Mural: You will visit the iconic Audrey Hepburn mural in Little Italy, where the timeless charm of the legendary actress is captured in vibrant street art.
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Welcome to Little Italy Sign: As you make your way through Little Italy, you will have the chance to snap a photo beneath the famous Welcome to Little Italy sign.
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Mosco Street: Also known as Suicide Hill, Mosco Street provides a great vantage point for photographing the One World Trade Center. You will also learn about the area's local street art and the history of Chinese immigration to New York City.
Note:
- This tour may not be suitable for certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us before booking to confirm.
- Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather. None of our stops have a dress code, so simply wear whatever is most comfortable for you.
- Children and infants are welcome on the Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour. Children ages 4-12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Discounted pricing is available for children under 12, and infants under 3 are free.
