
Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES
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Based on 22 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 $89 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 22 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (22)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $89 per person
Eat your way through the best food neighborhoods NYC has to offer on this 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
What you get
- Savor iconic LES deli food: a pickle sampler and a bialy
- Tour led by a local expert foodie
- Option available for a private tour
- Avoid Little Italy tourist traps by eating hipster pizza and homemade mozzarella
- Munch on Chinatown classics like pork buns and peanut noodles
- Hear the stories of the Five Points gangsters
About this experience
Eat your way through the best food neighborhoods NYC has to offer on this 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 immigrant stories. - Feast at local hidden gems, like an abandoned mall home to New York’s tastiest 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 - Sample pickles and pastries made in the old Jewish NYC style while absorbing immigrant stories - 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 - This tour is 60% food, 40% history, great for lovers of both - We can accommodate dietary restrictions — just let us know beforehand!
What's included
Included
- Savor iconic LES deli food: a pickle sampler and a bialy
- Tour led by a local expert foodie
- Option available for a private tour
- Avoid Little Italy tourist traps by eating hipster pizza and homemade mozzarella
- Munch on Chinatown classics like pork buns and peanut noodles
- Hear the stories of the Five Points gangsters
- Take a historical tour of three iconic Manhattan neighborhoods
- Six tastings in Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Essex Market
Meet your guide on the second floor of Essex Market at 88 Essex Street.
5 minutes here
Visit Essex Street's last remaining pickle store for a sampler platter full of veggies pickled using a traditional method
10 minutes here
Walk to an iconic New York institution to try a world famous deli treat
15 minutes here · Admission included
Learn about the difference between Little Italy and NoLita — and which the locals prefer — as you munch on some world-acclaimed pizza
15 minutes here · Admission included
Little Italy
Explore one of New York's most historic immigrant neighborhoods while avoiding the area's ever-present tourist traps
15 minutes here
Di Palo's
Stop inside a 100-year old grocery to try some homemade cheeses.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Visit the one-time heart of New York's gangster scene, the Five Points and the Bloody Angle, while you hear about the infamous characters who once populated the area
15 minutes here
Chinatown
Delve into the history that makes up one of Manhattan's most notable neighborhoods as you explore Chinatown.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Taste New York's best food hidden gem: delectable pork buns hidden in the basement of an abandoned mall.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Wrap up your tour with a plate of noodles at a locally beloved Chinatown staple.
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
Private Tour
Private Tour
Best of NYC Food 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 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for Best of NYC Food Tour with Chinatown, Little Italy and LES. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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
Wonderful Tour and Guide!
Nick was a wonderful tour guide with an incredible knowledge of the history of the New York City neighborhoods and food culture. The tour was very well paced, included interesting and delicious stops, and we certainly did not leave hungry! Highly recommend !
Response from the operator: It was wonderful showing you New York!
via Tripadvisor
Awesome way to get to know NYC!
Nick was awesome, patient and knowledgeable. Had a great day getting know NYC with a local with good taste in food. Highly reccomend it if you don't mind walking around!
Response from the operator: Lovely having you along!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour guide Dom and great food
Dom was a GREAT tour guide as part of Secrettours. He was very knowledgeable and took excellent care of us. The food was delicious!
via Tripadvisor
Good Tastes
We very much enjoyed this tour (even with the rain). Nick is quite knowledgeable about the areas we visited. We learned a lot. The food choices were varied and tasty. The walking was easy. There were not too many spots to have a quick sit, which toward the end of the tour would have been nice. I would definitely recommend Nick and this tour to visitors.
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
- $89 to $200
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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 $89 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 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 22 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular 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 8 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 Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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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.
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