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Nolita & Secrets of Little Italy Food Tour by Foods of NY Tours

280 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, USA
Duration

3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover two of Downtown Manhattan’s most characterful neighborhoods—and follow your guide off the typical tourist trail and straight to the culinary highlights—on this Nolita and Little Italy tour. Watch rustic pizza being made in a cozy setting, sip Italian red wine, and savor global flavors like Vietnamese tacos and Spanish chorizo sandwiches. Indulge in delights like Mexican roasted corn and Italian rainbow cookies, all while immersing yourself in the vibrant stories of this eclectic neighborhood.

  • Enjoy enough samples and bites to add up to a generous meal
  • See a side of Downtown Manhattan many visitors miss out on
  • Exploring on foot is the best way to soak up the area’s ambiance
  • Wine is included at one of your lunchtime stops

What To Expect

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St. Patrick’s Cathedral



Start off your tour in the shadow of the original Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and learn all about it’s rich history in the neighborhood as a pillar of the Italian community, peek inside the “little door” and see where the most iconic Godfather Movie scene was shot!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tacombi



*SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Try our favorite bite from one of NYC’s most popular, and authentic Mexican taqueria’s, which is paired with their refreshing Watermelon Fresca juice.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Albanese Meats & Poultry



We stop in at this local butcher that’s been a staple in the neighborhood for over 100 years, where Martin Scorsese used to shop and now a popular location seen in the TV show “The Marvelous Miss Maisel”

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Elizabeth Street Garden



Stroll through this beautiful neighborhood garden, filled with classic statures and modern sculptures. Learn all about it’s storied history and how it may be demolished soon to make way for more housing.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Emporio



*SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Watch a pizzola make your authentic Neapolitan style pizza in front of your eyes, and see it cook in just minutes inside the wood fired oven. Enjoys this setting tasting with a paired glass of wine (INCLUDED!!) for an elevated tasting like NO OTHER FOOD TOUR!

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ravenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family



Stop outside of this historic spot where the Gotti Mafia Family used to have their social club and take care of “Family business”!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5ive Spice Taco & Banh Mi



*SEATED INDOOR TASTING* Let us take your palate on a ride at a popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant serving rice crepe tacos filled with classic Vietnamese fillings like lemongrass chicken and pickled veggies!

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy



We’ll take a walk by the “Little Italy” restaurant row lined with classic red sauce joints hawking dinner deals and imported Italian products at specialty shops, learn about our favorite places and where to eat.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Despaña



Packed with imported direct from Spain, this cafe and marketplace makes their delicious Chorizo in house, which we try as a Bocadila topped with manchego cheese and toasted. Browse the 100’s of other Spanish products that they import direct from like imberico ham, tinned fish, snacks and cheeses to make beautiful party trays and picnic spreads.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stick With Me



Try one of NYC’s most beautiful looking, and delicious tasting, chocolate bon bon’s that take 3 days to make by hand from a chocolatier who has work at some of NYC’s best restaurants.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cafè Belle



We start our food tour off at one of our favorite woman-owned cafe’s in Nolita, tasting their house made Italian Rainbow Cookie, the perfect way to start off a food tour!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • We are only able to provide vegetarian and nut-free substitutions. We cannot accommodate vegan, gluten free, or other specific food allergies.
  • Please mention in the booking notes any dietary restrictions, including specific meat restrictions or nut allergies.
  • Please contact our office directly for any other questions related to dietary restrictions.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Licensed NYC Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tour Guide Gratuity

Durations

3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

280 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, USA
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