Discover the REAL New York!
Since 1999 Foods of New York Tours has been giving food tasting and cultural walking tours through New York City's most delicious and historic neighborhoods. We provide a "non-touristy" experience so you feel like a native New Yorker! Each tour includes food tastings from the best specialty food shops, ethnic eateries, and one local restaurant, as well as an "off-the-beaten-path" glimpse of "Life in New York City" -the history, culture, architecture, and entertainment offerings.
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The Original Greenwich Village
Food & Culture Walking Tour
(The West Village)
A tasting journey through the W. Village
Discover the food, history and culture of the old Italian section of Greenwich Village. Taste delicious specialties from seven of our favorite "mom and pop" food establishments. Venture off the beaten path, through the winding, tree-lined streets of this picturesque neighborhood... Additional Original Greenwich Village Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>
Chelsea Market and
The Meatpacking District
Food & Culture Walking Tour
Explore NYC's Historic Food Market
Explore NYC's urban indoor food market - birthplace of the Oreo Cookie! Learn about the history of Chelsea Market and find out how it became the ultimate indoor food paradise (while tasting your way through). Also visit The High Line & The Meatpacking District - NYC's hottest destination for... Additional Chelsea Market and The Meatpacking District Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>
Nolita/NoHo
Food & Culture Walking Tour
(North of Little Italy)
Charming Streets and Downtown Eats
Weave your way through the cozy corners of Nolita and NoHo where old-world charm meets a youthful downtown vibe. Taste mouthwatering eats - Roman style pizza, a Brooklyn blackout cupcake, authentic Mexican street food - from undiscovered spots that specialize in... Additional Nolita/NoHo Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>
Central Greenwich Village
(and a bit of SoHo)
Food & Culture Walking Tour
Taste The Delicious Ethnic Flavors
Stroll through the central section of Greenwich Village and discover its ethnic culinary diversity, history, and rich counter-culture; an area enjoyed by bohemians, beatniks, and hippies! Then cross into a quiet section of SoHo that only the locals frequent. Enjoy delicious... Additional Central Greenwich Village (and a bit of SoHo) Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>
Explore Chinatown
Food & Culture Walking Tour
The Best Dumplings,
Peking Duck, and...
Join us and discover the delicious cuisine, history, and culture of New York City's Chinatown. Your Foods of New York guide will lead you though this diverse neighborhood while tasting delicious foods that makes this area of New York City so unique. You'll explore historic... Additional Explore Chinatown Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>
(foodtours), noun pl.
- a unique and memorable tasting experience through delicious and historic neighborhoods, often while walking with a guide; for locals and visitors.
- a food and cultural journey, usually taken for pleasure, visiting places of interest along a specific route
- the art of walking, tasting, and exploring.
in 1997 and offered to the public in 1999.


