East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC
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Is East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC worth booking?
East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC is a 2.5-hour experience in New York, United States, from $85 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 26 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (26)
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- From
- $85 per person
Join us on the East Village Food Tour and explore one of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods while trying a mix of NYC classics, authentic immigrant foods, and unique local favorites. What’s included? - 7 food tastings inc
What you get
About this experience
Join us on the East Village Food Tour and explore one of NYC’s most vibrant neighborhoods while trying a mix of NYC classics, authentic immigrant foods, and unique local favorites. What’s included? - 7 food tastings included in the price featuring bagels, pizza, pierogi, empanadas, mac & cheese, donuts, and more - Explore iconic East Village locations, hidden side streets, music venues, bars, and street art - Learn about the neighborhood’s immigrant history, punk rock roots, and food culture About The Neighborhood The East Village is one of NYC’s most diverse neighborhoods, shaped by generations of immigrants, artists, and musicians. On this tour, you’ll eat your way through the neighborhood while learning about the local stories and history. About Us This is a brand new tour from Tasty Tours NYC, New York’s top-rated food tour company. Our mission is to make sure you have an awesome experience and get a real taste of everything the Big Apple has to offer.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
Not included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
The food tour will start at Apollo Bagels, one of the most popular bagel shops in the East Village. Here, we'll try a hand-rolled New York-style everything bagel with a schmear of cream cheese.
15 minutes here
Next up is S'Mac, an East Village institution that's been around for over 20 years. They specialize in one thing and one thing only: mac & cheese. This isn't your average mac & cheese either, it's the real deal and the best in the city. Here, you'll sample some of their famous mac & cheese, an all-American classic.
15 minutes here
The next food stop is East Village Meat Market, a Ukrainian butcher shop and true neighborhood institution. Here, you'll sample their house-made pierogi alongside kielbasa and kabanos sausage with spicy mustard. It's one of the last shops of its kind in New York City, and a delicious taste of the East Village's Eastern European heritage.
20 minutes here
The next stop is Titi's Empanadas, a family-run hidden gem bringing the flavors of Venezuela to the East Village. Here, you'll try a handmade empanada with a golden, crispy shell and bold, flavorful fillings.
20 minutes here
St. Mark's Place
The tour also takes you down St. Mark's Place, one of the most legendary streets in New York City and the cultural heart of the East Village. Once home to punk rockers, poets, and artists, this iconic three-block stretch still buzzes with energy, music, and personality.
20 minutes here
The tour also takes you past the iconic building featured on the cover of Led Zeppelin's 1975 album Physical Graffiti. Located on St. Mark's Place, this East Village landmark has also appeared in the Rolling Stones' "Waiting on a Friend" music video and is a must-see stop for any music fan visiting New York City.
5 minutes here
The tour also takes you past Porto Rico Importing Co., one of the oldest coffee shops in New York City. Founded in 1907, this iconic spot has sacks of freshly roasted beans piled high and the rich smell of coffee in the air. You'll have a chance to step inside and purchase a cup of coffee or a bag of beans to take home.
10 minutes here
No East Village food tour is complete without a slice of classic New York-style pizza, and Cello's Pizzeria delivers exactly that. Here, you'll try a thin and crispy slice of New York-style cheese pizza, which was ranked the #14 best slice of pizza in the USA.
15 minutes here
McSorley's Old Ale House
Next, we'll walk past McSorley's Old Ale House, one of the oldest continuously operating bars in New York City. Opened in 1854, this iconic spot has sawdust on the floors, walls covered in over a century of memorabilia, and just two beers on the menu (light or dark).
10 minutes here
We'll finish the tour at The Donut Pub, one of New York's oldest donut spots that's been serving up fresh, hand-made donuts for over 60 years. Here, you'll get to try a selection of their best-selling donuts, hand-picked by your guide.
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Your tour guide will meet you outside of Apollo Bagels.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Your tour will conclude at The Donut Pub, and your tour guide will assist you with directions to your next location.
Options you can book
Private Food Tour
Private Food Tour: This is a Private Food Tour, you will have your own private tour guide to show you around the East Village.
Public Group 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 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tasty Tours NYC
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
- This tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free guests.
- By booking this tour, you agree to the Tasty Tours NYC Terms and Conditions available on our website.
- Not recommended for guests who are unable to walk 1 mile.
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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.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
26 verified traveler reviews for East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour!
Tour was fantastic! The food was delicious. Alex was an amazing tour guide she was very friendly and provided so much good information. Would highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Hey Denise, thanks for the recommendation. Alex is good at sharing what she knows without it ever feeling like a lecture, so we're glad that stood out alongside the food. Hope you'll come out with us on another East Village food tour sometime.
via Tripadvisor
Well worth the money as well as delicious
Seth was a true professional. Seth was friendly, knowledgeable, and we all felt comfortable while we were enjoying the neighborhood of Greenwich Village. I highly recommend this tour to anybody who wants to have an enjoyable day in New York City.!
Response from the operator: Suzan, thanks for the recommendation. Seth has a way of making a group feel at ease early on, and it's good to know that carried through the whole Greenwich Village food tour. Come find us again when you're next in New York.
via Viator
Excellent food tasting, excellent guide!
Lots of fun, excellent food choices, and our guide Alex was wonderful! We really enjoyed ourselves, including my 12 year old granddaughter!
Response from the operator: Hey Kaye, thanks for this. Alex is good at keeping a group happy across ages, so it's nice to hear your 12 year old granddaughter had as much fun as you did on the East Village food tour. Hope the two of you will come back and eat with us again.
via Viator
East Village Food Coma
I am beyond full! Come with an empty stomach and leave in a food coma. Delicious food, amazing tour, and fantastic information. Alex was our tour guide and she was wonderful.
Response from the operator: Empty stomach in, food coma out, that's the plan working exactly as intended. Glad Alex took good care of your group on the East Village food tour, and that the information was as good as the food. Come back hungry again sometime and we'll do it all over.
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour
Alex was a great tour guide! She was super helpful and patient in guiding us around the city! She was super informative, told us about landmarks around the village, took us to local restaurants that I wouldn’t have found on my own.
Response from the operator: Hey Jenn, thanks for the lovely review. Those neighborhood restaurants are the heart of the East Village food tour, so we're glad Alex could point you to a few you wouldn't have found on your own. She has a real patience for questions and a deep well of local knowledge, and it sounds like both were on display. We'd love to have you back out with us again sometime.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $85 to $400
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 9
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC cost?
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Prices start at $85 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 East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC take?
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Plan for about 2.5 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 East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 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 East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC?
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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 East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC?
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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 2.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does East Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC 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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