Food, Wine & Nightlife in New York City

Chinatown's food scene is one of the best in New York, but the sheer amount of restaurants can be overwhelming to navigate alone. Going with a guide ensures you head straight to the neighborhoods best locations, including hidden gems often missed by visitors. Throughout the tour, enjoy food tastings as well as stops at historic landmarks that leave you with a new perspective on Chinese history in New York.

Tuck into the flavors and traditions of two of New York's top neighborhoods for taste on this Chinatown and Little Italy food tour. Your friendly guide will lead your small group though narrow streets and share stories about history and culinary cuisine. You'll sample homemade mozzarella, enjoy a sit-down dim sum experience and end the day with a list of recommendations for further exploring. This is the perfect way for locals to get off the beaten path and an even better chance for first-time visitors to see what all the excitement is about while getting the lay of the land.

Get to know one of the most historic areas of Manhattan, Greenwich Village, on this 2-hour afternoon walking tour. Make several stops to taste local food between exploring the cobblestone streets and listening to historical commentary from your guide. This small group tour, limited to just eight people, ensures personalized attention from your guide.

Explore the traditional flavors of New York City's Little Italy, with a 3-hour culinary walking tour through the heart of the historic Bronx. Hear the story of this vibrant neighborhood as you follow your guide to Italian bakeries, fish markets, butcher shops and specialty stores, and sample local food along the way. Get an insider's take on the city while strolling Belmont and Arthur Avenue, and get tips from your guide for visiting the nearby zoo and botanical gardens.

Indulge in the Big Apple's sweet tooth on this cupcake walking tour around New York City's West Village. Learn about the neighborhood's history and key sights en route to its most popular bakeries, where you can skip the line and head straight to the counter thanks to VIP treatment for tour goers. This tour also includes all food tastings and a special chance to build your own custom cupcake.

Peek inside New York City's true Little Italy in the Bronx's Belmont neighborhood on this guided 2.5-hour small-group food tour. Sample delicacies from family-run butcher shops, bakeries, and cheese shops, and meet the food artisans keeping Italian traditions alive.

Taste your way through one of Brooklyn's hippest neighborhoods: DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). On afternoon gourmet food tour, your guide ensures you skip lines at popular eateries and see unmarked points of interest that visitors often miss, from historical landmarks to filming locations. All food tastings - and views of the Manhattan skyline - are included.

Get an equal taste of local brews and local literary icons during this historic tour of Greenwich Village. Follow your friendly guide through city streets and learn where writers, poets and playwrights lived, drank and partied. You'll have time to relax at each stop while you guide shared details about some of the city's most influential minds.

This night out Experience is a hosted group tour which takes guests to a minimum of three nightlife venues including bars, speakeasies, live music, high-end rooftop lounges and dance clubs in Downtown New York City. The event guarantees free admission and express entry to each venue while also including at least two complimentary drinks during the eveningt. Our nightlife concierge walks the group between venues where you get a feel for the unique culture of the neighborhood and arriving at the places where native New Yorkers go to socialize, drink and dance. This is a hassle-free, fun and safe way to party in NYC while meeting new people from all over the world. It is a true New York nightlife experience which you will not soon forget!

Absorb New York City's food culture on a walking tour of Greenwich Village. Skip hours of research and trust your guide as you head to the area's top-rated eateries to sample a variety of New York specialities, from pizza to artisanal cupcakes. Along the way, your guide points out hidden landmarks often missed by visitors and locals alike, leaving you with inside knowledge about the neighborhood.

Taste your way through Grand Central Station on a 2-hour foodie walking tour of the world's largest train terminal. Discover Grand Central's hidden gems and architectural highlights on your way to a series of gourmet stops, where you'll sample New York City treats with a food-loving guide.

Use your sweet tooth to experience New York on chocolate tasting tour of the West Village. In addition to telling little-known stories about chocolate history, your guide grants you skip-the-line access to the area's most popular dessert boutiques and chocolatiers. Sample treats ranging from almond bark to macarons, and enjoy discounts on your favorite products at the end of the tour.

In 1920, the United States enforced the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which banned liquor production, public consumption and the selling of anything alcoholic. This catapulted the criminal world and helped the gangsters monopolize and grow their illegal business of alcohol. It made some of the most vicious gangsters gain fortune and fame. Illegal bars known as speakeasies opened by the tens of thousands all over the country and served bootleg liquor to the thirsty public. When something is illegal it creates an underworld that will stop at nothing. On this tour you will walk in the footsteps of the gangsters and visit some of the watering holes that served illegal liquor during Prohibition. While sipping on your now "legal" alcoholic beverage you will hear stories of the Mafia and how it infiltrated into society. At the end of the tour you will be a "wiseguy" about prohibition and the mob. DEPARTURE TIME: 10 A.M.

Take an evening walking tour with an in-the-know guide through the heart of Manhattan's booming cocktail scene. New York is a true cocktail town, both for classic and cutting-edge libations, and the East Village, where this tour takes place, is one of the best places to drink in the Big Apple. Enjoy three beverages and explore the dynamic neighborhood, learning about where the best restaurants and bars are in the area. This small group tour is limited to a dozen people, which means more attention from the guide.

Experience the tastes of Greenwich Village with a 2-hour food tour through a glamorous neighborhood with bohemian roots. Get the inside scoop on life in the city as you follow your guide to four local shops and restaurants, and pause to enjoy sweet and savory treats. Nibble cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery and try a real New York bagel, taste an Indian vegetable roll then dig into a slice of authentic NYC pizza. Finish your tour in the heart of the Village, home to some of the city's most beloved destinations.

New York's Chinatown is one of the city's most dynamic neighborhoods and the largest Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere. This 2.5-hour, private food tour highlights the flavors, culture, and traditions of this bustling enclave and showcases Asian restaurants, bakeries, street vendors, and more.

Explore the food and history of the Lower East Side on a small-group 3-hour walking tour. Stop at seven mouth-watering food destinations for tastings and take in the neighborhood's rich history as you pass by the Tenement Museum and other landmarks. Your local guide shares stories about this famous part of Manhattan as you stroll at a leisurely pace. You'll have plenty of time for tastings at legendary spots that serve up both sweet and savory treats, including knishes, bialy, and pickles.

The Woodbury Commons Premium Outlet is one of the largest outlet centers in the United States and a popular day trip destination from NYC. On this full-day tour, enjoy comfortable round-trip transport from New York, spend the morning shopping at Woodbury Commons, and benefit from great discounts at over 220 stores. In the afternoon, continue to Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, America's oldest winery, for a guided wine tasting and 3-course dinner.

Eat Like A New Yorker! Like having a friend in NY! We believe in Food Tour Freedom. Choose what you like and how much. Started by a caring local these unique larger group tours are like a fun excursion. Great New York cheap eats near Times Square but a world away! Our very different from the standard food tours have hosted about 40,000 guests and have won the TripAdvisor Certificate Of Excellence seven years in a row. Our format allows you to meet/mingle with others from around the world on our unique subway/walking eating experiences. Reviewers say take the tour early in your trip for our unbiased restaurant recommendations as we help our guests potentially save hundreds of dollars while they eat great and save real money. Tour includes about 5 stops in one of the great eating neighborhoods in Manhattan. Venture away from the tourist areas with multiple cuisine stops including at least one sweet stop. Food On Foot Tours is a member of the TripAdvisor Hall Of Fame!

Sample New York's sweetest attractions with a 3-hour dessert tour of Chelsea and the West Village, two of the city's most creative, historic neighborhoods. Browse the aisles of Chelsea Market as you follow your guide along a 2-mile route, and pause for a series of six dessert tastings while walking through the Meatpacking District towards the Village. Enjoy selections that change with the season, but range from gourmet shaved ice to rich hot chocolate, artisanal donuts, macarons and NYC's famous cupcakes.