New York Pizza and Rats Tour
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Is New York Pizza and Rats Tour worth booking?
New York Pizza and Rats Tour is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $55 per person. It scores 52 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.
- Outty Ranking
- 52 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $55 per person
What makes our Pizza & Rat Tour different is that there really isn’t another New York experience quite like it. We combine some of the city’s most iconic food with an up-close look at one of NYC’s most talked-about residents: the rat. Guests explore neighborhoods like Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side while stopping for pizza and other classic New York foods. Along the way, we talk about neighborhood history, restaurant inspection grades, sanitation, trash, infrastructure, and the conditions that contribute to rat activity. Instead of simply seeing the famous parts of New York, guests learn how the city actually functions behind the scenes. One minute you might be eating a great slice of pizza, and the next you’re exploring an alley and learning why rats thrive in certain parts of the city. It’s part food tour, part history tour, and part urban wildlife experience—all through the perspective of Rat Daddy and NYC Rat Tours.
What you get
About this experience
What makes our Pizza & Rat Tour different is that there really isn’t another New York experience quite like it. We combine some of the city’s most iconic food with an up-close look at one of NYC’s most talked-about residents: the rat. Guests explore neighborhoods like Little Italy, Chinatown, and the Lower East Side while stopping for pizza and other classic New York foods. Along the way, we talk about neighborhood history, restaurant inspection grades, sanitation, trash, infrastructure, and the conditions that contribute to rat activity. Instead of simply seeing the famous parts of New York, guests learn how the city actually functions behind the scenes. One minute you might be eating a great slice of pizza, and the next you’re exploring an alley and learning why rats thrive in certain parts of the city. It’s part food tour, part history tour, and part urban wildlife experience—all through the perspective of Rat Daddy and NYC Rat Tours.
What's included
Included
- Meals
What you'll see and do
Little Italy
We’ll make our way through Little Italy and SoHo, exploring the history, food, and character that make this part of New York City so iconic. Along the way, we’ll stop at standout pizzerias like Lucia’s Pizza of SoHo and L’Industrie, sampling some of the city’s best slices while talking about the history of New York pizza, the neighborhood’s Italian roots, and how the area has changed over time. It’s more than just a pizza crawl—we’ll mix great food with New York history, neighborhood stories, and some of the hidden details you might normally walk right past.
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Chinatown
As we make our way through Chinatown, we’ll explore one of New York City’s busiest and most densely packed food neighborhoods while looking at the conditions that can contribute to rat activity. We’ll walk through restaurant corridors, side streets, alleys, trash collection areas, and other locations where food waste and heavy foot traffic can create ideal conditions for rodents. Along the route, we’ll also look at the letter grades posted outside restaurants and talk about what those grades mean, what health inspectors look for, and how issues such as food storage, sanitation, garbage handling, and evidence of pests can affect a restaurant’s inspection results. The goal isn’t to single out individual businesses, but to show how food, infrastructure, sanitation, and city life all come together in a neighborhood where restaurants operate almost around the clock.
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Lower East Side
We’ll walk through the Lower East Side, one of New York City’s most historic and food-filled neighborhoods, while exploring the mix of old-school businesses, nightlife, street food, and changing city life. Along the way, we may stop for a slice at Scarr’s Pizza or visit one of the neighborhood’s well-known dumpling spots. As we eat our way through the area, we’ll also talk about the Lower East Side’s immigrant history, its famous food culture, and how restaurants, nightlife, trash, and dense city living all connect to the neighborhood’s rat activity. It gives guests a chance to experience the Lower East Side through both its food and its streets, combining classic New York stops with the unusual side of the city that most tours never cover.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
A confirmation text will be sent after the booking about the exact location!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at Scarr's Pizza or another pizzeria nearby!
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, ko, cmn, ja, el, fil, en, it, pl, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Wed, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- NYC RAT WALKING 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Wed, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 52
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New York Pizza and Rats Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does New York Pizza and Rats Tour cost?
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Prices start at $55 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 New York Pizza and Rats Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 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 New York Pizza and Rats Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 52 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 New York Pizza and Rats Tour?
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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 New York Pizza and Rats Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New York Pizza and Rats Tour?
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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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New York Pizza and Rats Tour 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 New York Pizza and Rats Tour?
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Included: Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for New York Pizza and Rats Tour?
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A confirmation text will be sent after the booking about the exact location! Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is New York Pizza and Rats Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Greek, Filipino, English, Italian, Polish, French and Spanish. 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 New York Pizza and Rats Tour?
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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 New York Pizza and Rats Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to New York Pizza and Rats Tour 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.
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