New York Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

Embark on a Flavor-Filled Journey Through Chinatown & Little Italy!
Step into two of New York City’s most historic and vibrant neighborhoods as you savor the rich flavors and stories that make them legendary! This immersive food tour takes you through Chinatown and Little Italy, uncovering their fascinating history while indulging in a curated selection of mouthwatering bites.
What Makes This Tour Special?
✅ Enjoy 8+ tastings, including drinks like bubble tea or fruit tea
✅ Visit beloved family-run bakeries and specialty shops
✅ Morning and afternoon departures available
✅ Experience more food and culture in just a few hours

Dive Into a World of Flavors & Culture
This guided food tour includes 8+ tastings—from savory dumplings to sweet cannoli—plus local stories, hidden gems, and family-run favorites. With flexible morning and afternoon options, it’s the perfect bite-sized adventure for foodies and explorers alike!

Meeting Point

135 Walker St

135 Walker St, New York, NY 10013, USA

11:00AM/02:00PM Sweets Cafe
Direction: Take subway lines of either 6,N,Q,or R train to Canal Street.Then exit the subway station&walk east along Canal Street.At Baxter Street,turn right&walk down for 1 block,then your tour guide will be waiting for you outside of the Sweets Cafe.

What's included:

• Expert English-speaking guide offering rich insights into the area's food, culture, and history.

Not included:

• Transportation
• Personal or additional expenses

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Chinatown

Chinatown, New York, NY, USA

Begin your adventure in Chinatown, where you’ll savor authentic dumplings, flaky egg tarts, and aromatic teas while wandering through historic streets like Doyers Street, famous for its past. Then, transition into Little Italy, where you’ll indulge in handmade pasta, traditional cannoli, and fresh Italian cheeses while learning about the neighborhood’s deep-rooted heritage.

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Little Italy

New York City, New York

Sweets Bakery (30 mins): Begin with hot tea and an egg tart.​
Nam Wah Tea Parlor (10 mins): Pause for photos at this historic spot.​

Lin Zexu Statue (10 mins): Visit this notable monument.​

Vanessa’s Dumpling House (15 mins): Enjoy taste fried dumplings.​

Mott Street Eatery (20-30 mins): Savor BBQ pork or roast duck with dim sum.​

Tiger Tea (10 mins): Refresh with bubble tea or fruit tea.​

Kam Hing Coffee House (10 mins): Taste the unique pandan sponge cake.​

Di Palo's Fine Foods (10 mins): Sample a cheese plate accompanied by olives.​

Baby John's Pizzeria (20 mins): Experience authentic Italian pizza.​

Cannoli King (10 mins): Conclude with a mini cannoli dessert.

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Sweets Bakery

135 Walker St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Starting point, also it is our first tasting place.
Kick off the tour with a comforting cup of hot tea and a warm, flaky egg tart.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nom Wah Tea Parlor

13 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Snap photos at this historic tea house, a Chinatown staple since 1920.

10 minutes

Lin Ze Xu Monument

23 Chatham Square, New York, NY 10038, USA

Take a moment to explore this monument, rich in cultural significance.

10 minutes

Statue of Confucius

Confucius Plaza, Bowery, New York City, New York

When you come to Chinatown, you naturally want to see this Confucius statue. Many colleges and universities in the United States have Confucius Institutes. The statue of Confucius in Chinatown is located at the intersection of the streets. If you come to Chinatown in New York, it is not bad to come and see this statue of Confucius. The name of the donor at that time, as well as the year and introduction of Confucius are written on the base.

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Vanessa's Dumpling House

118A Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Bite into crispy, pan-fried dumplings, a must-try street food favorite!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mott Street Eatery

98 Mott St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Mott Streer Eatery (20-30 mins, BBQ Pork or Roast Duck and Dim Sum)
Experience the flavors of BBQ pork or roast duck, served with classic dim sum.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tiger Sugar

197 Canal St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Refresh with a bubble tea or fruit tea, featuring Tiger Sugar’s famous black sugar syrup. Our tour features a visit to Tiger Sugar, renowned for its signature Black Sugar Boba Milk Tea or Fruit Tea. Tiger Sugar is celebrated for its unique "tiger stripe" design created by their exclusive black sugar syrup, offering a rich and layered flavor experience. This stop provides a distinctive taste of innovative Taiwanese beverage culture, adding a special touch to your culinary journey.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Kam Hing Coffee Shop

118 Baxter St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Try the light and airy pandan sponge cake, a Chinatown favorite.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Di Palo's Fine Foods

200 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Savor a cheese plate paired with olives from this legendary Italian deli.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Baby John's Pizzeria

191 Grand St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Baby John's Pizzeria (20 mins, taste Authentic Italian pizza)
Enjoy an authentic slice of Italian pizza, crafted with fresh ingredients.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cannoli King

152 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Canoli King (10 mins, Mini Cannoli Dessert)
Wrap up the tour with a mini cannoli, a classic Italian treat.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included