Original NYC Guided Food Tour

Embark on an authentic culinary exploration of Chinatown and Little Italy with the original food tour since 2009. Discover diverse flavors, fascinating history, and receive a recommendation list to navigate these neighborhoods like a pro.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Discover two ethnic and delicious NYC neighborhoods, Chinatown and Little Italy on this three-hour food and walking tour. You will begin your tour in Chinatown at a popular tea house, enjoying a cup of tea with a classic Chinese pastry. As you explore Chinatown you will see the vibrant colors of this neighborhood, hear the Chinese language and feel…

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Food tasting
  • Vegetarian and gluten free tastings upon request
  • Detailed itinerary
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Since 2009, the original food tour of Little Italy and Chinatown has been showcasing the flavors and history of these two vibrant NYC neighborhoods. This woman-owned and operated business ensures that engaging and friendly guides help guests discover these areas through captivating historical tales and culinary experiences. The tour includes 2-3 seated…

Location
Silk Road Cafe
Mott Street
Take subway lines 6, N, R, or Q to Canal St. Exit the station walk east along Canal Street, at Mott Street turn right (walking south) until you reach Silk Road Cafe. Contact Number (518) 332-4386
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Maria_e
Nov 1, 2025
Patrick was our guide and... - Patrick was our guide and he was absolutely wonderful. Good natured and knowledgeable, he made every person in the group feel like they were among lifelong friends. His timing and attitude were on point and his knowledge of local history made the neighborhoods come alive on our tour. We had a wonderful time and were so appreciative of his hospitality! Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys good food and local history.
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Tammybs8992md
Nov 1, 2025
Fun Tour with Patrick! - Such a fun and interesting, but also delicious food tour with Patrick! We loved every minute of it! This is a fabulous way to learn about Chinatown and Little Italy as you eat your way through it! I highly recommend this!
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William_b
Oct 30, 2025
Lily was an excellent... - Lily was an excellent guide! The food was great and her knowledge of the history of the neighborhood made for an even more enjoyable experience.
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910stevier
Oct 26, 2025
Delicious & insightful! - I took my son on the Ahoy NYC Food Tour through Chinatown and Little Italy for his 15th birthday, and it was delightful! Our guide, Patrick, was warm, knowledgeable, and super engaging — he made the whole group feel connected and excited to try new foods. The food was definitely delicious, but what really made it special were the stories and insights about how these neighborhoods started and changed over time. We learned so much and had such a great time. Definitely a highlight of our NYC trip!
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Traci_w
Oct 26, 2025
Excellent tour! - My daughter and I did this food tour while visiting NYC. We consider ourselves foodies. The tour was fabulous and we had a great guide, Patrick! It was the perfect amount of time and food. We learned a lot about Chinatown and Little Italy, and it gave us a good guide for when we come back. All family owned restaurants.
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_knmpushko
Oct 25, 2025
Five star tour!!! - Had a great time on this tour. Food was excellent. Our tour guide, Patrick, was phenomenal. His excitement and enthusiasm for these areas of NYC was contagious. Very knowledgeable. I wish I loved my job as much as he seemed to enjoy his. Thanks Patrick!!!!
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Luis_a
Oct 23, 2025
NYC Chinatown and Little Italy - Lily our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the foods. We sampled foods from various places.
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Paul_f
Oct 22, 2025
Great food tour of... - Great food tour of Chinatown and Littke Italy A wide range of food, delightful, delicious, and filling Our guide Lily was energetic and gave a great local interjection into the tour
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Wwebe1
Oct 20, 2025
More than a food tour - Our group of three enjoyed a tremendous afternoon of food AND history with Lilly. We all loved Lilly's passion for Little Italy and Chinatown. She kept the tour of seven moving at a reasonable walking pace so we could take in all the bites and sights. Her visual aids and tour pamphlet were perfect. Last but most important was that the food samples tasted outstanding!
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Tommy_f
Oct 19, 2025
Patrick is an amazing... - Patrick is an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable about history and he made everyone feel included! The food was plentiful and delicious! Walked away full and with new knowledge on food and the neighborhoods. We got to try many foods that we probably would have never tried without this tour!
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From $130
up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).