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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Explore Chinatown
Food and Culture Walking Tour
(est. 2008)
The Best Dumplings, Peking Duck, and...
Take a journey with us through New York City's Historic Chinatown! Learn about the history and culture while tasting authentic delicacies from three exquisite Chinese restaurants (sit down tastings), and two classic specialty food shops (sidewalk tastings).
Chelsea Market /
Meatpacking District
Food and Culture Walking Tour
(est. 2003)
Taste the past, present, and future!
Explore two old industrial areas that have evolved into the hottest new destinations in New York City. Discover gourmet "mom and pop" food shops, ethnic restaurants, boutique shopping, and high energy nightlife. Taste specialties from seven food shops and one restaurant!
Nolita/NoHo
Food and Culture Walking Tour
(est. 2011)
Weave your way through the cozy corners of Nolita (North of Little Italy) where old-world charm meets a youthful, downtown vibe. Taste mouthwatering eats - Roman style pizza, Brooklyn blackout cake, authentic Mexican tacos - from undiscovered spots that specialize in traditional recipes and century-old techniques.
The Original Greenwich Village
Food and Culture Walking Tour
(est. 1999)
A tasting journey through the West Village
Discover the history and culture of this beautiful area while tasting local specialties from classic "mom and pop" food shops and eateries. Then, join us as we venture off the beaten path through the winding streets of the picturesque West Village.
Central Greenwich Village
(and a bit of SoHo)
Food and Culture Walking Tour
(est. 2006)
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 food specialties from family-owned establishments.
(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.
Foods of New York Tours in 1997
and offered to the public in 1999.











