Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods
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Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods is a 3-hour experience in New York, United States, from $99 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 51 / 100
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- Duration
- 3 hours
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- $99 per person
Most Chinatown and Little Italy tours stop where the postcards do. This one eats where locals eat: seven family-run shops across Chinatown, Little Italy and Nolita, with no chains. Taste hand-folded dumplings, a bakery open since 1968, fresh pasta from a century-old shop and gelato on Mulberry Street. Your guide shares the stories most visitors walk past, from Little Fuzhou to Doyers Street. With 12 guests max, you hear every story. The flat, under-a-mile route suits first-time visitors, families, culture lovers and anyone short on time who wants a full lunch in three hours. - Taste seven delicious dishes from local eateries in Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita - Walk through three neighborhoods while learning their fascinating histories - Maximum group size of 12 ensures a more intimate experience - Vegetarian options are available; beer and wine can be purchased during the tour
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About this experience
Most Chinatown and Little Italy tours stop where the postcards do. This one eats where locals eat: seven family-run shops across Chinatown, Little Italy and Nolita, with no chains. Taste hand-folded dumplings, a bakery open since 1968, fresh pasta from a century-old shop and gelato on Mulberry Street. Your guide shares the stories most visitors walk past, from Little Fuzhou to Doyers Street. With 12 guests max, you hear every story. The flat, under-a-mile route suits first-time visitors, families, culture lovers and anyone short on time who wants a full lunch in three hours. - Taste seven delicious dishes from local eateries in Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita - Walk through three neighborhoods while learning their fascinating histories - Maximum group size of 12 ensures a more intimate experience - Vegetarian options are available; beer and wine can be purchased during the tour
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
A Fuzhounese counter shop on Grand Street where almost nothing costs more than a few dollars and everything gets made fresh. Robert Sietsema called it the neighborhood’s favorite cheap eats destination, and The Infatuation rates it a 9.2. The owner left an engineering career in Toronto to come back and run the family shop, and he keeps the prices low on purpose so the neighborhood can still afford to eat here.
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Dumplings folded by hand at the window while you wait, cooked to order, northern style. The tell here is ginger, and they are not shy about it. Regulars can pick these out blind. The kitchen also turns out chive pancakes, hot and sour soup, and wonton noodle soup for the people who come in and sit down for an actual lunch.
10 minutes here
A Taishanese bakery that has been feeding Chinatown since 1968. In 2008 the New York Times published something close to an obituary for it. It reopened three months later, on an auspicious 8/8, and then outgrew the Bayard Street counter it had held for over fifty years and moved around the corner to a bigger room on Mott. The founders’ oral history sits in the Museum of Chinese in America.
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One family has been making one thing on Baxter Street since 1984, in more than thirty flavors, for about a dollar apiece. It is barely sweet, which is exactly why the neighborhood’s older residents have always favored it. A longtime customer bought the shop from the founder in 2009, and his daughter runs it today. She drew the cartoon characters on the wall herself, based on her own family.
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Piemonte Ravioli
Fresh pasta rolled daily on the ground floor of an 1833 Federal-style house that New York City individually landmarked in 2010. The pasta business has occupied this storefront since before the Depression, and it’s often described as one of the oldest pasta shops in the country. The Bertorelli family has run it for the last seventy years. Half the Italian restaurants in this city quietly buy their pasta here.
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Nolita
A corner slice shop on Kenmare run by a guy who came from Bleecker Street Pizza, which is a stop on our Greenwich Village tour. He once spent five hours building a pizza with Pope Francis’s face on it, using ricotta and raspberries to get the skin tone right. His house pie is a Margherita with two upgrades, and he will happily argue for both of them. Gluten-free crust available.
10 minutes here
Eldridge Street Synagogue
See a striking 1887 landmark that tells part of the neighborhood’s immigrant story.
Pass by without stopping
Manhattan Bridge
View this iconic bridge as you explore the streets and flavors of Chinatown.
Pass by without stopping
Follow Chinatown’s famous bend and hear the stories behind its notorious nickname.
Pass by without stopping
We finish on Mulberry Street at the one gelateria The Infatuation singled out as not a tourist trap, on the single most tourist-trapped block in New York. Authentic Sicilian cannoli, with both the shells and ricotta made in Palermo, Sicily.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Meet directly on the sidewalk outside the Grand Street location.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
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
- Tue, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Nice Guy Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Nice Guy Tours, who run 3 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 81.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods cost?
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Prices start at $99 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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods 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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods?
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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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods 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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods?
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Around 0 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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods 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.
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.
What is included in Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods?
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Included: Local guide; Bottled water; and Lunch. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods?
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Meet directly on the sidewalk outside the Grand Street location. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods 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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods?
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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 Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour 7 Tastings 3 Neighborhoods if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in New York. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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