Chinatown & Little Italy Food Walking Tour

Description Summary

Savor NYC’s vibrant history and culture on a delicious 3-hour walking tour through Chinatown and Little Italy. Enjoy 5 tasty food stops—including dumplings, sponge cake, pizza, buns, and cannolis—plus visits to a Buddhist temple, a Catholic church, and a hidden garden.

Highlights

✓Discover the flavors and history of Chinatown and Little Italy on a guided food tour
✓Savor savory dumplings with rich flavor and juicy filling
✓Bite into soft, fluffy, freshly made Chinese buns
✓Enjoy light sponge cake with a delicate texture and subtle sweetness
✓Relish classic New York-style pizza with a thin, crispy crust and melty cheese
✓Delight in a fresh cannoli filled with creamy ricotta and a sugar-dusted shell
✓Explore landmarks like Columbus Park, the Bloody Angle, Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a Buddhist temple

Description

Savor the flavors and stories of Lower Manhattan on this guided food and culture tour through Chinatown and Little Italy. Visit five handpicked food stops—featuring savory dumplings, sponge cake, Chinese buns, classic New York-style pizza, and a fresh cannoli—while uncovering the immigrant roots that shaped these vibrant neighborhoods.

Beyond the bites, explore iconic landmarks like Columbus Park, the Bloody Angle, Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and a peaceful Buddhist temple. Led by a passionate local guide, this tour blends food, history, and hidden gems into one unforgettable New York City experience.

Perfect for foodies, culture lovers, and anyone looking to connect with the real NYC—one story and one flavor at a time.

Included / Excluded

✓Intimate, guided tour experience (guest limit 10)
✓Expert local guide
✓Five delicious food stops
✓Iconic landmark exploration

✗Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Chinatown & Little Italy Food Walking Tour

1
130 Leonard St
meet your guide
5 min
2
Collect Pond Park
scenic guided walk
15 min
3
Fried Dumpling
taste delicious fried dumplings.
15 min
4
Mahayana Temple Buddhist Association
visit the Mahayana Temple.
15 min
5
Kam Hing Coffee Shop
enjoy a delicious Sponge Cake
15 min
6
Lt. Petrosino Square
pass by
5 min
7
Nolita Pizza
Taste NYC Pizza
15 min
8
The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
pass by
5 min
9
Elizabeth Street Garden
Visit a relaxing garden that feels like you've escaped the city.
10 min
10
Golden Steamer
Taste a delicious Cannoli.
15 min
11
La Bella Ferrara
end tour
5 min

Start / End Locations

Start: 93 Centre St, 93 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Start: 130 Leonard St

End: La Bella Ferrara, 108 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA

End: La Bella Ferrara

Important Information

Know Before You Book

Tour operates rain or shine.
The maximum group size is 10 people.

Know Before You Go

Exact tour length may vary slightly depending on individual walking speeds.
Please arrive at the meeting location 10-15 mins prior to the start time of the tour
Wear comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing.
You can bring your own bottle of water.

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: Full refunds will be issued to guests who provide notice of cancellation via e-mail or telephone at least 24 hours prior to departure time for all-day tours. Cancellations made with less notice than the time frames listed above will be subject to a $50 per person cancellation fee.

Additional Information

The name of the lead traveler is required for all bookings.
Full names of each traveler are required for booking.