Private New York City Food Tour of East Village and Greenwich Village
Overview
Combine a great food experience and explore New York sights on this 2-hour private food tour. Discover charming East Village and Greenwich Village neighborhoods and see its main attractions and places of interest.
Start your tour at Tompkins Square Park which is saturated with historical events and just after that go for delicious experience and taste artisan coffee and a dessert in one the best coffee places of New York. Continue the tour by visiting distinctive Little Tokyo neighborhood and then see legendary New York University.
Relax at green and calm Father Demo Square and Minetta Garden and stroll along quaint Bleecker Street full of cute stores and historic landmarks. Take your time for shopping and enter numerous food stores on your choice and go on with a lunch at Italian La Lanterna di Vittorio. Finish your tour at lovely Washington Square Park.
What's Included
- Multiple start times available
- Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
- Flexible customizable itinerary
- 2 food experiences
- Private tour
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Iconic places for photo shoot
- Friendly and professional local guide
- Extra food, not included in the tour description
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10014, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Washington Square
New York, NY 10012, USA
What To Expect
This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour.
Begin your tour at Tompkins Park. Since being founded in 1850, it has seen numerous events including insurrections, conflicts between police and emigrants or homeless people. But nowadays nothing reminds you about these events. Just enjoy this quiet green zone with lovely atmosphere and beautiful plants including a great collection of elm-trees.
Then cozy up at one of the best coffee places of the city chosen for you by your local guide. You’ll have a chance to choose the place you like and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with mouth-watering desserts.
After a sweet break plunge into Japanese culture while visiting Little Tokyo neighborhood. This is a piece of Japan in the center of New York. Experience a unique mix of cultures in this authentic place.
See legendary New York University which is alma mater to probably the highest numbers of students in the world annually. Being highly prestigious, this University produces a great quantity of millionaires, billionaires and winners of various awards including 36 Nobel Prize Winners.
After feeling the spirit of knowledge, students’ life and success, chill out while having a stroll at Father Demo Square and Minetta Garden – small and lovely green zones with a beautiful landscape, soothing green colors and relaxing vibes.
Have a walk along charming Bleecker Street which has saved its old fascination. Small stores, a great variety of restaurants and cafes of all cuisines, historic landmarks like Bayard–Condict Building built in 1899 or Our Lady of Pompeii Church built in 1929 and bohemian atmosphere will make you fall in love with this wonderful place.
To continue your food destination take your time to visit one of numerous stores to buy high-quality products. The choice is really wide: Raffetto’s Pasta shop founded in 1906, Italian Faicco Market, a treasury of coffee and tea - McNulty's Tea and Coffee founded in 1895, Murray’s Cheese or Rocco’s Pastry with extremely tasty cakes. The guide will advise you the top places to buy food in New York.
Now it's time to check if Italian food in New York is same delicious as in Italy. Have a lunch at La Lanterna di Vittorio with any traditional dish of your choice like pasta, lasagna, pizza, carpaccio, panini… Great service, the food to die for, beautiful interior and a small romantic garden – this is one-of-a-kind food experience to have in New York.
Complete your tour at Washington Square Park – a pretty green zone with monumental Triumphal Arch and beautiful fountain. Explore the life of New Yorkers and feel yourself like a local here.
After the tour get recommendations from your guide of how to have a good time in Greenwich Village.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Private walking tour with the use of metro
- The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Choice of restaurants is subject to change
- Multiple start times available
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private New York City Food Tour of East Village and Greenwich Village?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025
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