10 Street Food Tours in New York City to Eat Your Way Through

1.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend two hours walking from SoHo to Little Italy and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide. See SoHo’s cast-iron buildings, hear stories about Italian immigrants and mob figures such as John Gotti, and finish at Columbus Park. Guides have included Felipe, Angela, George, Joseph, and Steve.

“We had an incredible experience on this New York City, Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown walking tour with Steve! He’s an outstanding local tour guide and a true New Yorker who’s been living here for decades. Steve shared fascinating historical facts, hidden gems, and personal stories that brought the city’s neighborhoods to life. His deep knowledge of NYC’s culture and history made the tour both educational and entertaining. What really stood out was how engaging, knowledgeable and funny he was — he made everyone in the group feel welcome and included. The walk was perfectly paced, full of great photo spots, and packed with insider tips about the best local…”

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2.New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,197 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

Walk from John’s of 12th Street to Little Italy with a retired or active NYPD detective. Hear true crime stories tied to real streets, restaurants, churches, and movie sites, then enjoy spaghetti and meatballs, eggplant rollatini, and a full Sicilian cannoli. Expect a brisk walk and a group of up to 37.

“If you are expecting a conventional food tour where you stop at different restaurants to sample food - it's NOT. It does include a meal at the starting point (East Village), and dessert at the end point (Little Italy). With that said, my family of 4 had a great time walking to different spots w/ Mofia ties (real life and movies), and hearing related stories from a native New Yorker and retired NYPD detective (Mike). This is truly a unique NYC experience.”

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3.True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 848 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Join retired NYPD detectives such as Frank, Dennis, Louie, or Jane for a three-hour walk from a historic East Village red-sauce restaurant to Little Italy. Hear firsthand Mafia stories, visit former Gambino territory, see Sopranos locations, eat pasta, and finish with a full-size Sicilian cannoli.

“Fantastic time, the guide was passionate and knowledgeable, amazing to walk the same streets where organised crime in America was born.”

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4.New York City: Food Walking Tour of Chinatown & Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 195 reviews · from $154

Follow an English-speaking guide through Columbus Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita for a seven-course food walk. Expect dumplings, Cantonese roast pork, pineapple bao, pizza, cannoli, cheesecake, and a secret final dish, with optional alcoholic drinks.

“Food was great and a lot of it so plan accordingly. Especially loved Renee’s passion for the NYC neighborhoods!”

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5.#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours walking and eating through Manhattan’s Chinatown with a licensed guide such as Bert, Farshad, or Chip. Expect seated tastings, generous portions, tea at each restaurant, stories about immigrant communities, and stops at Doyers Street and Columbus Park. Vegetarian and nut-free substitutions are available.

“The Flavors of Chinatown tour was amazing!! Bert was a FANTASTIC tour guide and we loved every minute of our tour. We went to 5 different places - 3 sit down and 2 stop ins and every bite was delicious. Bert explained the history of the neighborhood and the story of each restaurant we stopped in. FNYT was able to accommodate our allergies. If you do one thing on your NYC trip - take this tour!”

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6.NYC: Mafia Experience and Local Food with NYPD Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 154 reviews · 3 hours · from $109

Follow retired NYPD officers through East Village, Nolita, and Little Italy, hearing true crime stories tied to Mafia sites. Meet inside John’s of 12th Street for a full plate of spaghetti and meatballs or penne alla vodka, then finish with a large Sicilian cannoli.

“My son and I really enjoyed the tour, very interesting and the patisserie at the end was awesome”

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7.Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours tasting New York favorites at Chelsea Market, from an artisanal hot dog and Sicilian pizza to a Japanese beef curry taco and gelato. Guides such as Joe, Cindy, and Robin add stories about Nabisco, the Meatpacking District, the High Line, and local food makers.

“The history portion was fantastic and all the great food was a special bonus!. Joe gave us an excellent tour.”

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8.Ultimate Chinatown Walking Food Tour in New York City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Start at 102 Hester Street for a private, three-hour walk through Chinatown with guides such as Lara, Lance, Megan, and Robert. Expect dumplings, pork buns, tea cakes, noodles, drinks, and neighborhood stories at five lesser-known restaurants.

“We went on the ultimate Chinatown food tour with Megan. She was a great tour guide giving us a history lesson and sharing all the tips on navigating Chinatown. It was great to visit places outside of the more well visited areas of Chinatown. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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9.Bagels Dumplings Pizza & Tacos: A Downtown Food Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Join Morgan for a flexible, three-hour food walk through the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and nearby neighborhoods. Expect generous tastings at four to six local stops, from bialys and tacos to dumplings and pizza, plus street art, immigrant history, and a group capped at 10 people.

“Not only was our guide knowledgable about the food that we tasted, he had an incedible knowledge of the NYC neighborhoods that we traversed throughout the tour. It was an enriching, fun and delicious experience! I highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Homemade Dumplings 101 in NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

At this three-hour NYC class, Chef Danny and his staff guide you through pork, chicken, shrimp, mushroom, and vegetable dumplings. You will learn traditional Chinese ingredients, utensils, folding, steaming, and frying, then sit down for lunch. The class starts at 1 p.m. in Midtown Manhattan.

“Chef Danny and his staff were engaging and fun! He made the class entertaining and educational. And everyone had the opportunity to be part of the entire process of dim sum. And of course it was delicious! Fresh and delicious. Would definitely do another class with chef Danny! Five star, can’t recommend it enough!”

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