Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

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New York City, USA

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Overview

Join us on an epic food tour as we explore Chinatown and Little Italy and try 7 unique foods, learn about the local history, and check out some iconic landmarks.

What’s included?
- Seven food tastings including dumplings, cannolis, pizza, pork buns, Hong Kong sponge cakes, thai tea and handmade gnocchi
- Visit iconic spots like Mulberry Street, Doyer Street, Mosco Street, and film locations of The Sopranos and Goodfellas.
- Learn about the local history of Chinatown and Little Italy

About The Tour
Chinatown & Little Italy offer a diverse history and an even more diverse food scene. On this tour, you'll eat, learn, and discover two of NYC's most iconic neighborhoods.

About Us
We're Tasty Tours NYC and our mission is pretty simple: make sure you have an awesome experience and get a real taste of everything the Big Apple has to offer.

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Tasty Dumpling, 42 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA

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We'll start our tour at Tasty Dumpling. Your tour guide will meet you outside the front of the store.

End point

Caffé Palermo, 148 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Our tour will finish at Caffé Palermo and your guide will assist you with directions to ensure a safe journey home.

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What To Expect

Tasty Dumpling

We'll start our food tour at the world-famous Tasty Dumpling where you'll sample their pan-fried Pork & Chive dumplings. While you eat, your tour guide will teach you a few tricks of the trade about how they make their signature dumplings taste so delicious.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mosco Street

On our way to the next food stop, we'll visit Mosco Street. This street may be small but it plays home to some unique Chinese street art and also offers one of the best vantage points to photograph the One World Trade Center.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Doyers Street

Our next stop is at Doyer Street aka Murder Alley. Located in the heart of Chinatown, this street has a dark history and used to be the location where rival Chinese gangs would settle their differences back in the 1800s (don't worry though, the street is very safe now!)
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mei Lai Wah

Our food tour wouldn't be complete without visiting Mei Lai Wah. This nearly 60-year-old restaurant is famous for selling the best Char Siu Pork Buns in the city. An absolute crowd pleaser, they make some sweet, spicy, and succulent pork before they stuff it inside a steamed Chinese Bao bun. This place is one of those 'if you know you know' spots, and it's guaranteed to get your mouth watering.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Spongies Cafe

Next, we’ll head to Spongies Cafe to try a Hong Kong-style sponge cake paired with a sample of their homemade sweet Thai tea. The light, airy cake and the refreshing tea make for the perfect combination—a unique and delicious treat you won’t want to miss!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy Sign

As we leave Chinatown and cross over into Little Italy, we'll have an opportunity to stop at the 'Welcome to Little Italy' sign. This iconic spot offers the perfect location to take a quick picture in the heart of Little Italy with the Empire State Building in the background.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piemonte Ravioli

We’ll stop by Piemonte Ravioli, a family-owned pasta-making store that’s been a Little Italy staple for over 100 years. While we’re there, you’ll get to try their handmade potato gnocchi with a homemade marinara sauce.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nolita Pizza

Our last stop will be Nolita Pizza, this popular pizza spot that offers some of the best New York-style pizza in the city. We'll try some of their delicious cheese pizza with a thin and crispy base, homemade tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella cheese.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mulberry Street Bar

Next, we'll take a quick stop outside of Mulberry Street Bar. This iconic spot may look familiar as it has been featured in popular mafia movies and shows including The Sopranos, Goodfellas, and The Irishmen.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Audrey Hepburn Mural

We’ll stop by Mulberry Street to see the stunning mural of Audrey Hepburn, a striking piece of street art that captures her timeless elegance in the heart of Little Italy.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Caffé Palermo

We'll next visit Caffé Palmero and try one of their famous Cannoli. They've been here since 1973 and has not only been recognized as offering the best cannoli in the entire city but also the entire country. If you're going to have one Cannoli in New York City, it has to be from Caffé Palermo.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-428219P6

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