Food Tours in New York
Guided food tours through New York's distinctive eating neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, Williamsburg, Harlem, and the Lower East Side. Six to eight tastings per tour, led by guides who know the owners.
NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Tour
from 2 to 3 hours · ★ 4.8 (458)
From $90
New York Pier 57 and Chelsea Market Food Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.9 (1493)
From $100
New York High Line and Chelsea Market Food Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.6 (1394)
From $88
Manhattan Food Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.7 (369)
From $60
Brooklyn Food Tour
4 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.7 (1002)
From $189
New York City Little Italy Italian Food Tour
2 hours · ★ 4.8 (1083)
From $98
New York Greenwich Village Music and Food Tour
from 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes · ★ 4.4 (1201)
From $96
New York Little Italy and Chinatown Food Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.8 (1336)
From $130
New York Greenwich Village Food Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.8 (2946)
From $99
New York High Line Park and Chelsea Market Food Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.8 (1891)
From $99
New York Little Italy, Chinatown and Soho Food Tour
3 hours · ★ 4.6 (1473)
From $174
About
Food tours are the fastest way to eat across a neighborhood without trial and error. A good guide hits six to eight stops — a slice of New York pizza, a bagel done the old way, dumplings, a Vietnamese sandwich, an Italian pastry, and whatever else the neighborhood does best — with enough context between bites to make the order make sense.
Routes vary by tour but the consistent ones are Greenwich Village (pizza and coffee heritage), Chinatown (dim sum, soup dumplings, bakeries), Little Italy and the Lower East Side (Italian-American food and Jewish delis), Harlem (soul food and West African), and Williamsburg (Brooklyn's modern food scene).
Tours run 2.5–4 hours. Most include enough food to count as a meal, so plan around that. Dietary restrictions can usually be accommodated with a heads-up at booking — vegetarian and gluten-free notes go in the special requests field.
Frequently asked questions
How much food is included?
Six to eight tastings per tour, generally enough to count as a full meal. Tasting sizes range from a single dumpling to a half-slice of pizza, so the cumulative volume adds up.
Can the tour accommodate vegetarians, vegans, or allergies?
Most tours accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and common allergies with 48 hours notice at booking. Severe allergies (nuts, shellfish) should be flagged on the booking form — some neighborhood routes have cross-contamination risks.
Are drinks included?
Water and one tasting drink (coffee, tea, or a soft drink) are usually included. Alcohol is rarely included and is sold separately on tours that stop at bars or wine bars.
Do food tours run in the rain?
Yes. Tours run rain or shine, and most routes include indoor seating between stops. Bring a light umbrella or rain jacket for the walking between venues.
Are food tours suitable for kids?
Family-friendly tours are available, particularly in Little Italy and Greenwich Village. Adult-themed food crawls (whiskey, beer) are 21-and-over. Each tour page lists the minimum age.
Are tours available in languages other than English?
Spanish, Italian, and French food tours are available on selected dates. Language is listed on each tour page along with the schedule.
What is the cancellation policy?
Most food tours allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Closer cancellations forfeit the fare because food is purchased ahead. The policy is shown at checkout.
How much walking is involved?
Food tours cover roughly 1–2 miles at a slow pace, with frequent stops. The walking is gentler than a standard walking tour because of the eating breaks.