Nolita & Secrets of Little Italy Food Tour by Foods of NY Tours
Tour the cozy corners of Nolita where old-world charm meets a cool downtown vibe. Attendees gathering around a toasty wood fired brick oven watching the pizzaiola make rustic pizza while sipping delicious Italian red wine. Taste a Vietnamese taco, a Spanish chorizo and manchego cheese sandwich, Mexican roasted corn, a scrumptious Italian rainbow cookie, a very artistic and gourmet chocolate Bon Bon. Come explore this eclectic, hip, vibrant downtown neighborhood through its food, stories and people. What was once Little Italy is now a blend of foods from all over the world that you’ll get to taste while hearing the history of what was, what is, and what has become one of New York’s hottest neighborhoods. Between the bespoke boutiques, cute cafes, and remarkable restaurants, you’ll want to move in and never move out!
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Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Includes
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Tour Guide Gratuity
Special Instructions
Itinerary
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Estimated Time : 15 minutes
New York City 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!
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 25 minutes
*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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
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"
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 25 minutes
*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!
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
Stop outside of this historic spot where the Gotti Mafia Family used to have their social club and take care of "Family business"!
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 25 minutes
*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!
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 20 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
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.
Free Admission
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Estimated Time : 10 minutes
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!
Free Admission