NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Foodie Tour with Tastings
ID: GYG552851-951314
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover New York City's Chinatown and Little Italy on a guided walking tour designed with foodies in mind. Explore the history, culture, and cuisine, and savor various tastings along the way.
Ahoy New York Food Tours has been leading locals and visitors alike on a cultural walk of Chinatown and Little Italy since 2009. On this original food and walking tour of Chinatown and Little Italy, the lively and friendly guides will show you hidden gems and historical sites all while feeding you delicious food.
This tour offers a gradual meal with a side dish of history. You will meet your guide in a Chinatown Cafe, and from there, the food tasting and storytelling begin! Some tastings will be seated, while others will be on the go to ensure that you see and taste as much as possible on this 3-hour food tour.
Tastings include (subject to change):
A popular Chinese pastry paired with jasmine green tea (seated)
A Chinese sponge cake with a twist
Authentic Chinese dumplings
Scrumptious Roasted Duck
Seated and hearty tasting of Italian cuisine with choice of wine or beer
Delicious imported Italian cheeses and olives
Fresh pasta with an outstanding marinara sauce
A well-known Sicilian pastry, cannoli
Points of interest include:
Chinatown's Mott, Pell, and Doyers Streets
Transfiguration Church
Columbus Park
Little Italy's Mulberry and Grand Streets
The tour ends in the heart of Little Italy and your guide will make sure to provide you with directions to your next location.
Highlights
- Savor local cuisine – enough for a meal
- Discover the history and culture of 2 historic and cultural NYC neighborhoods
- Enjoy 3 hours with a friendly, licensed NYC guide
- Visit family-owned businesses that are renowned for their cuisine
- Tour company has 15 years experience in these neighborhoods
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours take place rain or shine
Tours take place a good portion of the time outdoors
There is approximately 1/2 mile of walking on the tour
Vegetarian and gluten-free tastings upon request- 48 hrs
The tour meets in front of Silk Road Cafe at 30 Mott Street, NY, NY 10013, (between Pell and Mosco street, across from the church). Take subway lines 6, N, R, or Q to Canal St. Once you exit the station walk east along Canal Street, at Mott Street turn right (walking south) until you reach Silk Road Cafe.
You may also take the B or D subway lines to Grand Street, walk west on Grand Street until you reach Mott, and turn left (walking south) on Mott until you reach Silk Road Cafe.
Your guide will be holding a sign in front of Silk Road Cafe.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
