- Greenwich Village - We start at Cuba Restaurant with a sit down restaurant “cuban feast” of two different flavors of their house made empanadas, plantains and rice & beans.
- Washington Square Park - We will visit Washington Square Park (the town square of Greenwich Village) and learn about its radical protesters, infamous hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch, and how the
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live and let live” beatniks, writers and poets of the 50s and 60s made Greenwich Village their home.
- Artichoke Basille’s Pizza - You can’t take a NYC food tour without a pizza tasting! and we try TWO! Taste their signature artichoke pizza AND their classic margarita pizza.
- Cafe Wha? - Learn all about the Greenwich Village music scene where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendricks both got their careers started!
- Minetta Street - Learn the history of this unique areas land and how it developed from swampland to the Gold Coast of real estate and the fishing creek that still runs underground!
- Porto Rico Importing Co. - Peek inside one of the oldest coffee shops in NYC, overflowing with bags of coffee beans that you can smell all down Bleecker Street, and take a special treat to go!
- Masala Times Greenwich Village - Step into a Bellwood style movie with your tastebuds and try this traditional Indian kati roll, a housemate flaky bread wrap filled with flavor explosions! Wash it down with a cup of mango lassi, a perfect compliment to this tasting.
- Bleecker Street - Walk the same streets that Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer did while learning about the music and comedy scene, and why this section of NYC can only be described as The Village!
- Monte’s Trattoria - Have a SEATED RESTAURANT TASTING at this 100 year old Italian restaurant, where the owner still cooks for you his house made pasta and bolognese sauce, in a classic NYC restaurant setting where celebrities, politicians, and even Joey Tribbiani (From Friends) would eat! Grab a glass of wine to pair with your tastings as well!
- Sullivan Street Tea & Spice Company - Visit one of Greenwich VIllage’s best keep secrets…and tea & spice shop where you can find rare spices and teas from around the world, all inside of what used to be an old mafia hangout, where it’s classic look has been restored and maintained. Try some freshly brewed tea with local “Blueberry Honey”.
- Li-Lac Chocolates - Finish your tour with a sweet tastings from Li-Lac Chocolates, NYC’s oldest chocolate company famous for making chocolate EVERYTHING, from chocolate champagne bottles to a chocolate woman’s heel shoe! Try their signature items for a sweet ending to your tour!
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- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
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- Lunch
- Tour Guide Gratuity
- Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.
Embark on a mouthwatering ‘multi-ethnic’ culinary exploration along with a cultural and historical tour through the heart of Greenwich Village (The Central Village - the area around Washington Square Park and New York University) with Foods of New York Tours, the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999. Our tour includes 2 INDOOR restaurant tastings!
Explore why this central part of the Village is highly appreciated for its varied food culture, rich history, arts, counterculture, unique architecture, and the lively nightlife of Greenwich Village.
Beyond food, our tour will take us to Washington Square Park where we will learn about its history of radical protests, the notorious hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch and walk along the same routes once tread by Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer. Discover the music and comedy history and explore why this part of NYC is uniquely known as The Village!
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.