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15 Food Experiences in New York to Plan a Day Around

76 tours  ·  from $40 a head

A New York trip always runs out of days before it runs out of ideas. These 15 food experiences earn the slot, priced and timed so you can choose quickly.

NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports - Harlem: the Apollo and its legacy
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NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

1.NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,805 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $84Our pick

Ride from Midtown through Harlem, the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn with a local guide, stopping at the Apollo Theater, Flushing Meadows, Bushwick murals and Brooklyn Bridge Park. You’ll pass Yankee Stadium and Queens waterfront homes, hear about Harlem’s Black history and Williamsburg’s Hasidic community, then finish near Chinatown and Little Italy. Guides vary, with names including Chris Lee, Solange and Jim.

“Salonge and Long were great. The tour was informative, fun and exciting! You'll have fun and see great sights!!”

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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings - Nolita and the last sweet bites
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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

2.Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

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

Walk from Chinatown through Little Italy and Nolita with a guide and taste seven included foods, from dumplings and roast pork buns to pizza and cheesecake. Groups are capped at 12. The route takes about three hours, though timing can vary, and includes plenty of neighborhood history along the way.

“Such a well run tour with a very knowledgeable guide in Zach! It was filled with fun facts, history and some really authentic NY food! The pizza was 10/10! Would recommend this 100%. My daughter is hard to please and after the tour she absolutely loved it.”

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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy - Crossing into Little Italy for cheese, olives, and pasta
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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

3.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 walking food tour through Chinatown and Little Italy. Expect tea and Chinese pastries, dumplings, roast duck, Italian cheeses, olives, pasta, a seated meal with wine or beer, and a cannolo. Guides such as Patrick, Lily, Liz, and Solange have led tours, blending food stops with neighborhood history.

“We tried so much food! Very unique experience filled with history. Patrick was our wonderful guide through China town and little Italy. He was the best!”

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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes - The opening stops: bagels and falafel
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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

4.Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

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

Walk Greenwich Village with a local guide and try six New York favorites, including a bagel with schmear, falafel, pizza, a cupcake, a gourmet cookie, and a changing secret dish. The group is capped at 12, and guides such as Amanda, Patrick, Lauren, and David have led tours with food stories and neighborhood history. Plan for about three hours on foot.

“Zach was a great guide. We tried several different kinds of food. It was all really good. He also told us about the area, good, and the restaurant’s history. It was a highlight of our trip.”

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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour - From falafel to cupcake, with pizza in between
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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

5.Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

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

Join a small group of up to 12 for a three-hour Greenwich Village food walk, with tastings such as falafel, two kinds of pizza, Belgian fries, Italian specialties and cupcakes. Guides including Ian and David share neighborhood stories along the way, with stops near Washington Square Park, Stonewall Inn and the Friends apartment facade.

“Ian was fabulous. Very knowledgeable about the are. Food was great. Pace yourself, you will be full. Worth going on.”

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New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides - East Village streets tell a wider story
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New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

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

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

An active or retired NYPD detective leads this 3.5-hour walk from John’s of 12th Street through the East Village and Little Italy, connecting real sites with organized-crime stories. Expect a full portion of spaghetti and meatballs, an eggplant course, and a large Sicilian cannoli, not a succession of small samples. Past guides have included Dennis, Frank, George, Mike, and Jay.

“It was a great experience. Dennis’ stories were fascinating. The food was authentic, very good. The whole experience was top notch.”

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Lower East Side Food Tour: Taste NYC’s American Dream - Little Italy, Nolita, and immigrant landmarks
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Lower East Side Food Tour: Taste NYC’s American Dream

7.Lower East Side Food Tour: Taste NYC’s American Dream

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,031 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk about a mile through the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy with an English-speaking local guide. Expect four food samples, from dumplings and pizza to knish or empanada, plus stories about immigrant communities, Five Points, street art, and changing neighborhoods. Groups are capped at 14.

“Astrid was awesome. Lots of information in an easy to understand for preteens. Lots of food along the way.”

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True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food - A community garden with an unexpected connection
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True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food

8.True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 848 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk from an East Village Italian restaurant to Little Italy with a retired NYPD guide such as Frank, Dennis or Louie. Hear stories about Lucky Luciano, John Gotti and the city’s crime families, pass a former Gambino hangout and Sopranos filming sites, and stop for tomato-sauce pasta and a full-size Sicilian cannoli.

“Great tour, definitely recommend. Dennis has the most amazing stories and really captures the heart of Little Italy. Loved it.”

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Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour - The High Line: Art, Plants, and City Views
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Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

9.Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

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

This three-hour, small-group tour pairs Chelsea Market tastings with local stories, a walk through the High Line, and a stop at Pier 57 before ending at Hudson Yards. Expect foods such as pizza, dumplings, tacos, Portuguese custard tarts, and mini donuts. Guides vary, with Sergio, Chris, Michele, and Lara among the names praised for their storytelling and local tips.

“This was a great tour! Chris did a great job telling us about the history of Chelsea Market and the Highline. Great personality, spoke clearly, and gave us all sorts of insider tips. Food was delicious. The stroll along the Highline after eating was the perfect way to finish the tour. Thank you Chris! (also best dumplings of my life!)”

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Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus - Gowanus, where warehouses meet newer hangouts
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Top Rated Brooklyn Half-Day Food, History & Culture Tour via bus

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

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

Start in Greenwich Village and cross into Brooklyn with a licensed guide. Over 4.5 hours, sample foods such as pierogi, kielbasa, coal-fired pizza, falafel, and cannoli while touring Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Carroll Gardens, and DUMBO by air-conditioned bus. Guides including Laurie and Rick have led the tour. A short park stroll offers Manhattan views.

“Laurie was enthusiastic, well versed , and really into getting out tour group involved and immersed in Brooklyn. I enjoyed the various food selection that was offered. There was enough to eat that I did not have to have dinner that day. I highly recommend this tour if you are want an introduction to this fascinating borough of New York.”

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NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour - Mulberry Street and Little Italy’s Food Lore
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NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

11.Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

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

Walk from Chinatown to Little Italy with a local historian, sampling sponge cake, dumplings, New York pizza, and cannoli from Ferrara’s century-old bakery. Guides such as Seth, Jared, Diego, and Ryen share neighborhood history, food lore, and practical New York tips. The two-hour walk costs $80 per person, and the tastings are substantial enough to serve as lunch.

“Jared was an incredible tour guide and shared a lot of history with us during our tour. Every food spot we went to was fantastic. My family and I really enjoyed everything! Parking a large SUV in this area was the only hiccup we encountered but fortunately we were able to find an outdoor lot in the area that could accommodate us.”

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NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour - Dumplings, olive oil and pickles
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NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

12.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 am for a three-hour, small-group walk through Lower East Side food and immigrant history. Sample pastrami, dumplings, olive oils, pickles, candy and bialys, with a local guide and a maximum of 12 people. The tour ends at Doughnut Plant; guides have included Amanda, David, Ian and Adam.

“Our guide, emmile, was wonderful. She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was a great time! Highly recommend her!”

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NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour - Coffee aromas and Faicco’s savory specialties
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NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour

13.NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 627 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Greg Walks NYC’s Greenwich Village Italian food tour pairs local family stories with food stops at old neighborhood institutions. Expect a small group of up to eight, about a mile of walking, visits to two Italian churches, and a succession of savory bites and sweets. Greg Marro, a longtime local with deep family ties to the area, leads the walk.

“Greg is a wonderful guide. He explains the different locations and the relevance to Greenwich village. The food was great and We had a wonderful experience. Took family for Father’s Day and we all enjoyed.”

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Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops - Carroll Gardens: pastries, heritage and a changing waterfront
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Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops

14.Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Walk about a mile with a small group of up to 12, sampling seven foods at locally owned Brooklyn shops. Expect pastries, Italian and Middle Eastern flavors, neighborhood stories and a homemade chocolate tasting. The route links Smith Street, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Atlantic Avenue, ending at The Chocolate Room.

“Great overview of Brooklyn to include food, history, and some inside “secrets” Sara did a fantastic job of keeping everyone engaged.”

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Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC - Washington Mews and the Park’s Past
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Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

15.Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

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

Spend about two and a half hours walking Greenwich Village with a local guide and sampling six foods, including a hand-rolled bagel, falafel, pizza, tacos, an Italian treat, and a cupcake. The route also passes Washington Square Park, the Comedy Cellar, Taylor Swift’s former Cornelia Street home, and TV locations from Friends and Sex and the City.

“This is a one of a kind of experience that I would definitely suggest to friends and family! The pictures are incredible, and the staff is kind!”

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