Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES in New York, United States
New York, United States

Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES

Outty Ranking 69 4.9 · 26 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $80
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69/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 26 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES worth booking?

Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES is a 3-hour experience in New York, United States, from $80 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 26 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (26)
Duration
3 hours
From
$80 per person

Eat your way through the best food neighborhoods NYC has to offer on this small group 3-hour walking food tour through Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side. Explore the spots New Yorkers love with six filling tastings as you learn the area's diverse immigrant stories. - Feast at local hidden gems, like an abandoned mall home to award winning hand steamed pork buns - Avoid the typical tourist traps in Little Italy — munch on slices from hipster pizzerias and homemade cheese at Di Palo's Fine Foods, a 100-year old grocery - Enjoy a historic pickle sampler and a pastry made in the old Jewish NYC style while absorbing immigrant stories - Visit with a small group, ensuring a personal experience - Skip the line like a local at the area's most popular restaurants, including beloved noodle spot Shu Jiao Fu Zhou - Come hungry — with six substantial tastings, you'll get plenty of food to fill you up - We can accommodate dietary restrictions — just let us know beforehand!

What you get

    About this experience

    Eat your way through the best food neighborhoods NYC has to offer on this small group 3-hour walking food tour through Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side. Explore the spots New Yorkers love with six filling tastings as you learn the area's diverse immigrant stories. - Feast at local hidden gems, like an abandoned mall home to award winning hand steamed pork buns - Avoid the typical tourist traps in Little Italy — munch on slices from hipster pizzerias and homemade cheese at Di Palo's Fine Foods, a 100-year old grocery - Enjoy a historic pickle sampler and a pastry made in the old Jewish NYC style while absorbing immigrant stories - Visit with a small group, ensuring a personal experience - Skip the line like a local at the area's most popular restaurants, including beloved noodle spot Shu Jiao Fu Zhou - Come hungry — with six substantial tastings, you'll get plenty of food to fill you up - We can accommodate dietary restrictions — just let us know beforehand!

    What's included

    Included

    • Pizza from a New York top slice shops
    • Skip-the-line for the city's most popular noodles
    • Historical tour led by a local expert foodie
    • An only-in-NYC baked good
    • Mozzarella from a 100-year old cheese store
    • Award-winning hand steamed pork buns
    • Small group capped at 10 to ensure a personalized experience
    • Historic pickle sampler
    • Six diverse tastings in three delicious neighborhoods: Chinatown, Little Italy and Lower East Side

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Essex Market

      Meet your guide on the second floor of Essex Market at 88 Essex Street. This historic food hall has been at the center of Lower East Side life for centuries, from its days as a series of pushcarts to its present uber modern aesthetic. Take some time to browse around the many diverse stalls as you arrive.

      5 minutes here

    2. The Pickle Guys

      Only one store in New York still makes pickles the old fashioned way — we'll be going there to try a whole historic sampler of their pickled goods. Learn about how pickles are essential to Lower East Side history as you munch down on these briny bites.

      10 minutes here

    3. Next, stop by a near-century old bakery for an only-in-New York experience: a bialy, made with New York City's own tap water. And if you don't know what a bialy is, your guide will tell you all about the backstory of this historic baked good.

      15 minutes here · Admission included

    4. Lower East Side

      Maybe no neighborhood has changed more in the past century than the Lower East Side, going from the heart of Jewish New York to a cross-cultural and cross-age blend of residents. Thankfully, you'll have a guide ready to take you through the neighborhood's full history.

      15 minutes here

    5. Taste New York's best food hidden gem: delectable pork buns hidden in the basement of an abandoned mall.

      15 minutes here · Admission included

    6. Chinatown

      Delve into the authentic history of Chinatown: rather than taking you to tourist traps, we'll go to local institutions, talk about the area's social movements, and show off what the neighborhood is truly like.

      15 minutes here · Admission included

    7. You've probably seen Lower Manhattan in a gangster movie before — now, you'll get to see the actual locations the films were based on. Explore the Five Points, the one-time heart of mobster New York, as your guide unfurls tales of the bloody battles, political corruption, and ultimate social uprisings that defined New York's gangster era.

      15 minutes here

    8. Di Palo's

      No food tour would be complete with a visit to Di Palo's, an over 100 year old Italian grocery store. The shop is home to food from 20 different regions of Italy, and the owners make delectably soft and salty mozzarella in-house every single day — mozzarella that we'll be biting in when we visit.

      15 minutes here · Admission included

    9. Little Italy

      Walk up Mulberry Street, a green, red and white-clad extravaganza, to see Little Italy in action.

      15 minutes here

    10. If there's one thing New Yorkers adore, it's their pizza. See why as you visit Williamsburg Pizza, a shop renowned for their "grandma slice," and enjoy a crispy, doughy, saucy delight

      15 minutes here · Admission included

    11. New York is a city of lines, and that's certainly the case at this Chinatown staple. But fear not: we'll skip the line as we wrap up our tour with one of the tastiest dishes in the whole city, world-renowned peanut butter noodles.

      15 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New York

    Meet your guide on the second floor of Essex Market on 88 Essex Street.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Returns to the starting point

    Options you can book

    • Best of NYC Food Tour

    • Private Tour

      Private Tour

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Unscripted Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please inform us of an allergies

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 26 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    10 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    10 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    26 verified traveler reviews for Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Thomas_A · September 2026

    Great Food Tour

    Nick was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. He gave history of people, neighborhoods, architecture and of course, food, which there was great variety.

    Response from the operator: So happy that you liked the tour!

    via Viator

    Emilyy_W · September 2026

    10/10 food and experience

    Great way to explore New York with lots of cool information and great food! Nick was very knowledgeable and has a fun personality. Arrive hungry with good walking shoes.

    Response from the operator: So glad you had a great time!

    via Viator

    Katie_S · September 2026

    A great way to spend a few hours

    Nick is very personable, engaging, and an overall wonderful tour guide! Across this tour Nick shared interesting historical tidbits about the various communities who settled in NYC as well as provided us with wonderful food along the way to narrate the history of various communities and their cusines. He was able to answer any questions and is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves food and history!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for this stellar review! Combining rich cultural history with amazing local cuisine is exactly what this tour is all about, and we are absolutely delighted that Nick made the experience so special for you. He is a fantastic storyteller with a true passion for New York's diverse communities, and we will be sure to share your kind words with him. We hope you can join us for another culinary adventure in the future!

    via Viator

    Williemae_W · September 2026

    Great LES, Little Italy and Chinatown tour

    It’s a great walking tour with good food and and a great tour guide, Nick was very knowledgeable of NYC history and was very enthusiastic in sharing his knowledge with us and he was a very patient and kind person.

    via Viator

    BethesdaBound · August 2026

    Wonderful tour and tour guide!

    We had a wonderful tour with Nick who knows an incredible amount of history about different New York City neighborhoods and the food culture. The tour was well paced, included very interesting stops, and we certainly did not leave hungry! Highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: I had tons of fun bringing you around on the tour!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $80 to $200
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    9
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Unscripted Tours, who run 25 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.5.

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    Why this scores 69

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)85
    Review evidence (18% weight)42
    Booking momentum (14% weight)34
    Value for money (12% weight)79
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)68
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.

    How much does Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES cost?

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    Prices start at $80 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.

    Is Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 26 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES?

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    Around 9 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New York?

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    New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New York?

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    September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New York?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES?

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    Included: Pizza from a New York top slice shops; Skip-the-line for the city's most popular noodles; Historical tour led by a local expert foodie; An only-in-NYC baked good; and Mozzarella from a 100-year old cheese store. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES?

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    Meet your guide on the second floor of Essex Market on 88 Essex Street. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES?

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    Across 26 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, food and drink, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    What booking options are available for Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Best of NYC Food Tour, Private Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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