NOLITA’S PAST AND PRESENT
Food and Culture Walking Tour

Quick Details
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Ages: All Ages
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Duration: 3 Hours
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Capacity: 16 hungry people • 1 awesome tour guide.
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Days: Thur – Sun
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Times: Thur – Fri: 12pm • Sat – Sun: 11am
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Weather: Tours are rain/shine and great anytime! Find out what to wear here.
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Location: Tour meets near Houston & Mulberry Streets. Exact location released upon booking.
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Allergies/Dietary Restrictions Accommodated: Vegetarian & Nut Free (non severe)
HISTORY MEETS ICONIC EATS, STYLISH BOUTIQUES, AND NEIGHBORHOOD CHARM

FIND OUT HOW THIS AREA CHANGED FROM LITTLE ITALY TO NOLITA
Tucked off the beaten path between SoHo and Little Italy, NoLita (“North of Little Italy”) is where old-school NY charm meets modern downtown cool. As we stroll through the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets, your expert guide will serve up insider stories, hidden landmarks, the rich immigrant history, and the delicious hidden gems that we love, making this one of the most diverse food experiences in the city.
Find out where the name NoLita came from and when it became known for its charming cafes, restaurants, eateries, and boutiques. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned New Yorker, this tour is a delicious way to discover a side of downtown NYC most tourists miss.
INCLUDED WITH THIS TOUR
All Delicious Food Tastings |
A Charming Tour Guide |
Our FNYT Digital Insiders Guide |
FOOD TASTINGS SERVED
This tour includes 4 indoor/seated tastings (one with wine) and 2 on-the-go tastings.
Dietary Restrictions Accommodated are Vegetarian & Nut-Free (non-severe)
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EMPORIO RISTORANTE |
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EMPORIO RISTORANTE @emporionyc — -Montepulciano d’Abruzzo red wine included (Non alcoholic options available) |
CAFE BELLE |
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5IVE SPICE |
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DESPAÑA |
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DESPAÑA |
TACOMBI |
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TACOMBI |
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EXPERIENCED ON THIS TOUR
Our tours are a beautiful blend of food, history and fun. Not only will you taste and learn the origins of delicious foods but you will be wowed by offbeat cultural insights and impressed by under-the-radar historical tales. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the company of other travelers from all around the world, all while your tour guide treats you like gold – as you deserve to be treated. See a glimpse for yourself.
Hidden Treasures
Discover a secret garden that only locals know about. You’ll feel like you’ve left NYC as we stroll through this cherished space.
Mafia Tales & Godfather Sites
Walk the same streets as John Gotti and Martin Scorsese while visiting sites made famous by The Godfather movie.
A Marriage of Old & New
Romance and reality collide in this Instagram and movie-set worthy neighborhood filled with old world charm and a cool downtown vibe
Mouthwatering Bites
Watch Roman-style pizza being crafted before-your-eyes from incredible ingredients, then cooked in a wood-burning oven.
Stories Like No Other
Hang on every word as the food and neighborhood come alive in a way only Foods of NY Tours can do.
Delicious Food
Food that tastes even better when accompanied by well-researched and highly interesting tales told by career tour guides.
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