New York City Chinatown and Little Italy Flavorful Food Tour with 7 Tastings
by Secret Food Tours
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This three-hour walking tour covers the neighborhoods of Chinatown and Little Italy in New York City, including a stop in Nolita. The tour begins at Columbus Park, a public park in Chinatown with historical significance as a former immigrant area in the 19th century. From there, the route moves through Chinatown, known for its many Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants, markets, and local activities such as Tai Chi and mahjong in Columbus Park. The group then walks along Canal Street, a busy thoroughfare that connects Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, and Tribeca, known for its shopping and cultural mix. Next, the tour continues into Little Italy, a neighborhood recognized for its Italian heritage and boundaries with Tribeca, SoHo, Chinatown, and Nolita. The final area visited is Nolita, a fashionable district with boutiques, cafes, bars, and weekend street vendors selling handmade jewelry and art. Throughout the tour, the guide shares stories about each neighborhood. The food tastings include seven flavorful items: the signature secret dish, homemade meatballs and pasta, classic mini cannoli, authentic pesto arancini, soup dumplings, crispy handmade dumplings, and freshly baked roast pork buns. Drinks are included as part of the tastings. The menu and route may change depending on availability and weather. The tour involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Dietary needs must be communicated in advance. Pets are not allowed on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Columbus Park
Columbus Park is a public park in Chinatown, Manhattan, built in 1897. It was formerly called Mulberry Bend Park, Five Points Park, and Paradise Park. In the 19th century, this area was known as one of the most dangerous immigrant neighborhoods in New York, as depicted in the book and film Gangs of New York.
Chinatown
Chinatown is a densely populated neighborhood filled with Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants offering dishes such as dumplings, pork buns, and hand-pulled noodles. The busy sidewalks host souvenir stores, bubble tea shops, and markets selling fresh and dried fish, herbs, and spices. Locals gather in Columbus Park for activities like Tai Chi, chess, and mahjong.
Canal Street
Canal Street is a major street in Lower Manhattan known for its mix of cultures and bargain shopping. It runs from near the Hudson River to East Broadway and serves as the entrance to Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, and Tribeca.
Little Italy
Little Italy is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan recognized for its large Italian population. It is bordered by Tribeca and Soho to the west, Chinatown to the south, the Bowery and Lower East Side to the east, and Nolita to the north.
Nolita
Nolita is an upscale neighborhood known for its trendy shops, including designer jewelry stores, unique clothing boutiques, and home-design shops. The area has many sidewalk cafes, bars, and restaurants. On weekends, Prince Street hosts street vendors selling handmade jewelry and artwork.
Meeting point
Across the street from Tasty Dumpling near the east entrance to Columbus Park. Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella and a big smile!
End point
Lt. Petrosino Square
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New York City Chinatown and Little Italy Flavorful Food Tour with 7 Tastings
by Secret Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198Overview
This three-hour walking tour covers the neighborhoods of Chinatown and Little Italy in New York City, including a stop in Nolita. The tour begins at Columbus Park, a public park in Chinatown with historical significance as a former immigrant area in the 19th century. From there, the route moves through Chinatown, known for its many Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants, markets, and local activities such as Tai Chi and mahjong in Columbus Park. The group then walks along Canal Street, a busy thoroughfare that connects Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, and Tribeca, known for its shopping and cultural mix. Next, the tour continues into Little Italy, a neighborhood recognized for its Italian heritage and boundaries with Tribeca, SoHo, Chinatown, and Nolita. The final area visited is Nolita, a fashionable district with boutiques, cafes, bars, and weekend street vendors selling handmade jewelry and art. Throughout the tour, the guide shares stories about each neighborhood. The food tastings include seven flavorful items: the signature secret dish, homemade meatballs and pasta, classic mini cannoli, authentic pesto arancini, soup dumplings, crispy handmade dumplings, and freshly baked roast pork buns. Drinks are included as part of the tastings. The menu and route may change depending on availability and weather. The tour involves a fair amount of walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Dietary needs must be communicated in advance. Pets are not allowed on the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Columbus Park
Columbus Park is a public park in Chinatown, Manhattan, built in 1897. It was formerly called Mulberry Bend Park, Five Points Park, and Paradise Park. In the 19th century, this area was known as one of the most dangerous immigrant neighborhoods in New York, as depicted in the book and film Gangs of New York.
Chinatown
Chinatown is a densely populated neighborhood filled with Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants offering dishes such as dumplings, pork buns, and hand-pulled noodles. The busy sidewalks host souvenir stores, bubble tea shops, and markets selling fresh and dried fish, herbs, and spices. Locals gather in Columbus Park for activities like Tai Chi, chess, and mahjong.
Canal Street
Canal Street is a major street in Lower Manhattan known for its mix of cultures and bargain shopping. It runs from near the Hudson River to East Broadway and serves as the entrance to Chinatown, Little Italy, SoHo, and Tribeca.
Little Italy
Little Italy is a neighborhood in Lower Manhattan recognized for its large Italian population. It is bordered by Tribeca and Soho to the west, Chinatown to the south, the Bowery and Lower East Side to the east, and Nolita to the north.
Nolita
Nolita is an upscale neighborhood known for its trendy shops, including designer jewelry stores, unique clothing boutiques, and home-design shops. The area has many sidewalk cafes, bars, and restaurants. On weekends, Prince Street hosts street vendors selling handmade jewelry and artwork.
Meeting point
Across the street from Tasty Dumpling near the east entrance to Columbus Park. Your guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella and a big smile!
End point
Lt. Petrosino Square
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.