New York City

15 Best NYC Food Tours

The food tours: Village pizza, Chinatown dumplings and bagels done properly, with a guide explaining why New York food tastes the way it does while feeding you a full day’s calories in three hours. Skip breakfast.

1.Secret Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

Discover NYC's vibrant Chinatown & Little Italy on a 3-hour guided food tour for authentic bites, local stories, and a taste of cultural history.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Zachary did a lovely job with a bit of historical background and very clear descriptions of the food. Come hungry. Good sized portions and super tasty treats. So happy I did this tour.”

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

Explore NYC’s Chinatown and Little Italy with a guided food tour featuring tastings, history insights, and off-the-beaten-path eateries for a true local experience.

★ 5.0

“Patrick was a great guide and the food on this tour was great. We got to learn some history about both areas and it was clear that Patrick is passionate about history. Would definitely do another tour with this company and highly recommend Patrick for…”

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3.Secret Food Tours NYC – Greenwich Village

Discover authentic NYC flavors on Secret Food Tours in Greenwich Village. Enjoy delicious tastings, local stories, and an intimate small-group experience.

★ 5.0

“Great tour. Wonderful examples of the eclectic food available in Greenwich Village. David did an amazing job introducing us to the neighborhood both history and food!”

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4.Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

Explore Greenwich Village with this 3-hour guided walking tour featuring diverse food tastings, hidden landmarks, and local stories—perfect for foodies and first-timers.

★ 5.0

“I received a text the night before my tour letting me know I was the only person scheduled for he tour. They gave me three options: go solo, rebook for another tour with a group, or get a full refund. Since nothing else worked with…”

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

Discover NYC’s East Village and Little Italy with a 3-hour mafia and food tour guided by a retired NYPD officer, blending history, crime stories, and full-sized Italian dishes.

★ 5.0

“Very informative! Fantastic spaghetti and meatballs! The Cannoli’s were amazing! We went in December so dress accordingly.”

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7.NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

Discover NYC's Chinatown and Little Italy through a 2-hour guided food tour exploring historic streets, tasting authentic dishes, and uncovering local stories.

★ 4.7

“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…”

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8.NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

Discover NYC's Lower East Side through a fun, informative 3-hour guided walking and food tour. Savor local bites and learn about immigrant stories and culture.

★ 5.0

“David was wonderful. Good balance between history of neighborhoods and current info. Had delicious food and learned a lot about the history of the neighborhoods”

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9.Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

Explore Greenwich Village through its best bites and iconic sights on this 2.5-hour guided food tour featuring six tastings, local stories, and famous landmarks.

★ 5.0

“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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10.Hell’s Kitchen Guided Food Tour

Discover Hell's Kitchen with this small-group food tour, tasting diverse international dishes, exploring history, and enjoying expert storytelling in NYC.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed our walk through Hells Kitchen with Claire. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon. Interesting stories and tales. Claire is an actor and was very animated in her story telling.”

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12.Half-Day Hell’s Kitchen Food Tour and Central Park Stroll

Experience the best of Manhattan with a half-day tour combining Hells Kitchen's diverse eateries and a scenic walk through Central Park, guided by expert locals.

★ 5.0

“This tour was such a wonderful experience! Claire was an entertaining and informative guide, full of interesting stories and historical information about the neighborhood. She also provided information about each of the restaurants we visited and the food that we tried. She took her time…”

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13.NYC: Taste The American Dream: A Lower East Side Food Tour

Explore NYC’s Lower East Side with a 3-hour food tour. Taste classic bites, learn immigrant stories, and discover vibrant neighborhoods for $67.

★ 4.8

“Our tour was great! Bruce was an awesome guide with tons of knowledge. The food was delicious and more than expected! I highly recommend taking a tour!”

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14.Union Square Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour

Explore NYC’s best donuts on a guided walking tour through Union Square, Greenwich Village, and top bakeries. Tasty, fun, and full of city insights.

★ 5.0

“Missy was an awesome tour guide. She kept us informed, accomodated and feeling welcome. One of yew best tours in nyc, highly recommended.”

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

Discover New York’s culinary gems on a 3-hour tour through Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita with 8+ tastings, expert guides, and cultural stories.

★ 4.9

“Nicky was a great guide who took us to 7 stops to taste delicious food and gave us some history along the way. Definitely come hungry for this tour because it is a lot of food!”

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More NYC Food Tours

5.0Williamsburg Food Tasting & Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$95.00 5.0NYC Food Tour: NoMad & Flatiron by Like A Local Tours$88.00 4.3New York City: Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour2 hours$90 5.0Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC2 hours (approx.)$79.00 4.8New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen: Walking Food Tour2.5 hours$129 5.0Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park3 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0New York’s West Village Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Greenwich Village Food Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 4.8NYC: Chelsea Market, Meatpacking, High Line Food Tour3 hours$88 4.5Williamsburg Bites: Brooklyn Food Tour by Like A Local Tours$79.20 4.9NYC: Trendy Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6+ Tastings3 hours$82 5.0New York Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$340.00 4.8NYC: Brooklyn Heights and DUMBO Neighborhood Food Tour3 hours$62 5.0Lower East Side Eats Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Upper West Side Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC2 to 3 hours (approx.)$200.00 5.0Ultimate Chinatown Walking Food Tour in New York City3 hours (approx.)$90.00 5.0Beat the Lines – Viral Food Tour of the West Village2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$125.00 5.0Nolita’s Tasty Global Bites with Ahoy NY Food Tours est 20093 hours (approx.)$130.00 5.0Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen Food Tour, and Central Park Stroll6 hours (approx.)$185.00 4.6New York City: Sightseeing Walking Tour with Food Tastings5 hours$78 5.0Upper East Side Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$200.00 5.0Bagels, Dumplings, Pizza, & Tacos: A New York Food Crawl3 hours (approx.)$99.00 5.0Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$88.00 5.0Times Square Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour (Small Group)2 hours (approx.)$75.00