The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour in New York
New York, United States

The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour

Outty Ranking 69 5.0 · 19 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $39

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69/100

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Is The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour worth booking?

The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour is a 2-hour experience in New York, United States, from $39 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 19 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
5/5 (19)
Duration
2 hours
From
$39 per person

You'll be exploring the culture and history of Chinatown and Little Italy. The best part of this tour is that you get as much or as little food as you'd like. Don't like dumplings? Skip them! Want more Pizza? Get TWO sli

What you get

    About this experience

    You'll be exploring the culture and history of Chinatown and Little Italy. The best part of this tour is that you get as much or as little food as you'd like. Don't like dumplings? Skip them! Want more Pizza? Get TWO slices. If you get one of every food item as recommended by the guide, you will spend approximately $11 per person before dessert. Food items that you will have the option of buying and trying: Pork Fried Dumplings Vegetable Steamed Dumplings Bobba tea Pork Buns Cocktail buns Pizza Cannolis, Eclairs, Gelato, Cream Puffs, and more.

    What's included

    Included

    • Cost for tour includes licensed and experienced guide taking you through the neighborhoods.

    Not included

    • Food. Only pay for the food you want. All food items before desserts is less than $10 per person.

    What you'll see and do

    1. Columbus Park

      We start the tour by the Chinese gambling center just near the ongoing construction of the

      10 minutes here

    2. Little Italy

      This tour will cover every inch of current Little Italy. A once thriving cultural neighborhood, now, only three blocks of historic restaurants remain.

      30 minutes here

    3. Chinatown

      We will explore the majority of historic Chinatown on todays tour. Learn how it evolved from a few streets in 1859 to the bustling crowded neighborhood it is today.

      30 minutes here

    4. Nolita

      It stands for North of Little Italy, and its history is... "Little Italy" enjoy a slice and learn about the history of pizza.

      30 minutes here

    5. The best slice of Pizza in NYC. The recipe is winner of best slice on Tripadvisor.

      20 minutes here

    6. Enjoy delicious pork fried dumplings or Vegetable Steamed Dumplings $2 Pork Fried (4) $6 Vegetable Steamed (8)

    7. Pork Buns or Cocktail Buns! With CityShuffles you don't have to wait in line! $2 Pork Bun $2 Cocktail Bun (Shredded coconut and pineapple)

    8. Finish the tour with award winning cannolis, eclairs, creampuffs, coffee, and espresso.

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New York

    We will meet at the chinatown information kiosk at the corner of Canal and Baxter Street. The Canal street stations nearby have the following trains. 6, N,R,W J,Z

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    We will end the tour by Ferraras Bakery where you can get desserts, use the restroom, and continue exploring all the neighborhoods with the subway lines only two blocks away.

    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
    Mon
    Group size
    Up to 9 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    CityShuffles

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Tour is accesible to anyone who can walk 4,000 steps in the weather conditions of that day.

    Photos

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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
    Mon
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    7
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 69

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)87
    Review evidence (18% weight)38
    Booking momentum (14% weight)30
    Value for money (12% weight)84
    Listing quality (10% weight)78
    Local standing (8% weight)71
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $39 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 The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food 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 The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour 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 (5/5 across 19 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 The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food 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 The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food 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 The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour?

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    Around 7 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 The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food 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 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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