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The 15 Best Food Tours in New York City

24 tours  ·  from $53 a head

Every trip has one meal too few. These 15 food tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings - Columbus Park and the Five Points past
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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

1.NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Spend about three hours walking from Mulberry Street through Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita with a guide such as Lauren, Grace, Renee, or Amanda. Seven tastings include dumplings, roast pork bun, mochi doughnuts, cannoli, pizza, cheesecake, and a secret dish. Expect a friendly small group, local history, and a filling meal.

“lauren was the best of best tour guides. she is funny, knowledgeable and took us to exciting food stops.”

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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy - Starting with tea and pastry near Canal Street
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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

2.Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Meet near Canal Street for a three-hour guided food walk through Chinatown and Little Italy. Expect tea, Chinese pastries, dumplings, roast duck, Italian cheese, pasta, wine or beer, and cannoli. Guides such as Patrick, Lily, Liz, and Solange add neighborhood stories and personal recommendations. Vegetarian and gluten-free tastings require 48 hours’ notice.

“We were guided by Lily and she was so great! She was well informed about the area, and was able to answer a lot ofnour questions. The experience with her and the group was like hanging out with friends - absolutely recommend”

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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes - Six tastings that add up to lunch
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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

3.NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,812 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend about three hours walking Greenwich Village with a local guide such as Lauren, Amanda, Patrick, Renee, or David. You’ll taste a falafel bite, cupcake, bagel, pizza, gourmet cookie, and a secret dish, with stops and menu items subject to change. Groups are capped at 12, and private upgrades are available.

“David did an amazing job of not only bringing us to some interesting food establishments but provided their history in the context of Greenwich Village, including a secret stop that didn't disappoint. Despite the cold weather, he also toured us around the area and provided an architectural narrative while ensuring to bring us somewhere warm to thaw out! Highly recommend David and this tour.”

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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour - Artichoke pizza, the first serious portion
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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

4.Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Spend about three hours walking Greenwich Village with guides such as Ian and David, stopping for falafel, two famous pizza slices, Belgian fries, Italian specialties, and a cupcake. Along the way, hear stories about Washington Square Park, Stonewall Inn, NYU, and film locations. Groups are limited to 12, and lunch and bottled water are included.

“This was so fun! Just the right amount of food, and history, and walking. We had the great pleasure of having a solo tour with David, probably due to the cold and windy nyc day. He took us to hole in the wall places with simply amazing food. Highly recommend this tour!”

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New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides - Walking through the East Village
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New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

5.New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,197 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Follow an active or retired NYPD detective from John’s of 12th Street through the East Village and Little Italy. Hear true crime stories tied to real addresses, eat full portions of Italian food, and finish with a Sicilian cannoli near Mulberry and Canal Street. Guides may include Dennis, Frank, George, Mike, or Jay.

“Great tour! It included good food, local history, and current sites. Highly recommend. The sweet treats at the end were top notch.”

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Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour - The Chelsea Market tasting route
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Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

6.Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Meet near Chelsea Market for a three-hour small-group tour limited to 14 people. Your guide leads you through market tastings such as pizza, dumplings, tacos, egg tarts, and mini donuts, then walks with you through Pier 57, the High Line, and Hudson Yards. Guides including Sergio, Chris, Michele, Justin, and Lara are known for strong local storytelling.

“What a fantastic tour! Michele was warm and engaging throughout and taught us so many interesting historical facts about the area, with details cleverly interwoven and linked as the tour progressed. She was very knowledgeable indeed and very entertaining. The food and drinks punctuated the tour really well at just the right moments and the choices were all delicious. Extremely well organised right down to where to fill water bottles and which restrooms to take advantage of. A fabulous start to our stay in NYC, totally recommend this!”

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Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus - Williamsburg: Two Brooklyns in One Stop
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Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

7.Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Spend four and a half hours touring Brooklyn by climate-controlled bus with a licensed guide such as Laurie or Rick. Taste coal-fired pizza, pierogi, kielbasa, falafel, shawarma, cannoli, and chocolate while exploring Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens, Gowanus, DUMBO, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. Vegetarian options require advance notice.

“Our tour guide , Laurie, made the trip even more fun. She’s the best!!!! She gave us so much history and side stories. She was a super host!”

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NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour - Chinatown’s dumpling stop and downtown views
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NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

8.NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 703 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Spend two hours walking Chinatown and Little Italy with an English-speaking local historian. Try sponge cake, dumplings, New York pizza, and cannoli at family-run spots, while guides such as Jared, Seth, Diego, and Ryen share neighborhood stories, mafia lore, and practical NYC tips. The portions are generous enough to replace lunch.

“Seth, our guide, was young and energetic and knowledgeable and really personable. And he took a great picture of us!”

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NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour - Wandering past Orchard Street and neighborhood landmarks
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NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

9.NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 646 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Start at Katz’s Delicatessen at 10:30 a.m. for a three-hour Lower East Side food walk capped at 12 people. Guides such as Amanda, David, Emmeline, Adam, and Ian lead tastings of pastrami, dumplings, pickles, candy, bialys, and doughnuts while explaining the neighborhood’s Jewish, European, and Asian roots. Come hungry.

“Amanda is exceptional, we really enjoyed her tour!! We learned many interesting facts & some detailed history about the lower east side & had fun as well”

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Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC - Washington Mews and Washington Square Park
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Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

10.Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Walk Greenwich Village with guides such as Meri, Ryan, Daria, and Alex while tasting a bagel, falafel, pizza, tacos, Italian specialties, and a cupcake. You’ll also see Washington Square Park, the Comedy Cellar, Taylor Swift’s former Cornelia Street home, Carrie Bradshaw’s stoop, and the Friends apartment building. Groups are capped at 15.

“You get to try a lot of famous foods in NYC without eating a ton of it, and you get to explore Greenwich village and learn some cool history while walking and exploring.”

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NYC: Taste the American Dream a Lower East Side Food Tour - Key points to know before booking
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NYC: Taste the American Dream a Lower East Side Food Tour

11.NYC: Taste the American Dream a Lower East Side Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 307 reviews · 3 hours · from $53Best value

Spend three hours walking from African Burial Ground through Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita, and the Lower East Side. Your English-speaking guide connects four tastings, such as dumplings, knishes, bagels, tacos, or babka, with the stories of Jewish, Chinese, Italian, and Latin American New York. Groups are limited to 14, and private tours are available.

“Our guide was fabulous- knowledgeable and very personable. Would highly recommend”

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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings - Fried dumplings in Chinatown
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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings

12.NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Walk from Five Points through Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita with an English-speaking local guide. Expect fried dumplings, roast pork buns, mochi donut holes, cannoli, pizza, cheesecake, and a secret dish. Guides such as Hannah, Zach, Renee, and Nicky bring local stories and practical help, while the menu changes with restaurant availability.

“Grace was a fantastic guide. Really enjoied the tour.”

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New York City: Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour - Di Palo’s and the craft of fresh mozzarella
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New York City: Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour

13.New York City: Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 206 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Spend two hours tasting pizza, Italian pastries, fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, Parmesan, and rainbow cookies across four Little Italy venues. Guides such as Vince and Lyonel add stories about immigration, Prohibition, and films including *The Godfather* and *Donnie Brasco*. Expect a walking tour with small portions, strong neighborhood history, and a lively pace.

“our guide Vince was wonderful. very knowledgeable about Little Italy. learning the history and tasting the different foods made the experience. Had a slice of pizza that was the best tasting I've ever had. Tried sauce with gnocchi that was out of this world. Was almost completely wheelchair/mobility vehicle accessible.”

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New York City's Hell's Kitchen: Walking Food Tour - Meeting at Gyu-Kaku on West 44th Street
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New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen: Walking Food Tour

14.New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen: Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 200 reviews · 2h 30m · from $129

Spend 150 minutes tasting Japanese, Georgian, Mexican-Indian, meatball, and cookie specialties in Hell’s Kitchen. Guides such as Alex, Jake, Claire, Cale, and Nicky pair each stop with stories about Irish immigrants, gang history, West Side Story, and the neighborhood’s changing identity. Expect a small group of up to eight and plenty of food.

“Alex was great covering the history of Hells Kitchen, very personable, and attentive”

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NYC: Chelsea Market, Meatpacking, High Line Food Tour - Market 57 brings food and views to Pier 57
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NYC: Chelsea Market, Meatpacking, High Line Food Tour

15.NYC: Chelsea Market, Meatpacking, High Line Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Join a small group of up to 10 for Japanese-style tacos, pizza, doughnuts, and more at Chelsea Market, followed by bites at Market 57 in Pier 57. Your guide then leads you along the High Line to Vessel, with neighborhood stories, architecture, rooftop views, and a distant look at Lady Liberty.

“Our guide Sergio was great, lots of energy and good knowledge. The tour was fine, my only criticism was the volume of food we had. I still needed to eat later on. The food was great quality but needed another stop or two or perhaps larger portions. The food quantity was not as strong as I’ve had in other tours.”

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