Greenwich Village Gourmet Journey: Historical Food Tasting Tour
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32 Ratings
New York
Embark on a historical food tasting tour in Greenwich Village, NYC. Explore the diverse food scene, rich history, and vibrant nightlife of this iconic neighborhood.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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!
What's Included
    • Licensed NYC Tour Guide
    • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Tour Guide Gratuity
  • Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.
Additional Information

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.
Location
Cuba
Thompson Street
Cuba Restaurant is located at 222 Thompson Street, between West 3rd St. and Bleecker St.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lightpacker254946
Mar 30, 2024
Outstanding - We had a great time. Great food and historical information. Ryan did a great job as a tour guide and host. He was also very adept at making a group of strangers very comfortable with each other.
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Z6788auheleng
Mar 29, 2024
Yummy with a side of history - This tour was so fun! We loved learning about the food and history of Greenwich Village. Ryan was so knowledgeable and was even able to accommodate for our kids. We highly recommend this tour!
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Anthonydo3010vp
Mar 15, 2024
Awesome!!!! - Our guide Ryan was fantastic! Not only was he entertaining but he had very extensive knowledge of Greenwich Village and NYC. The food was amazing, and we never felt rushed. Bravo!!!
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Jamie
Mar 12, 2024
Amazing - Amazing day. Chip was full history and very friendly. He was able to give us history of Greenwich village Plus was very attentive making sure we had water the food was delicious all the restaurant owners were very friendly and welcoming.
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Spbh12
Mar 10, 2024
Greenwich Village Food Tour - Amazing fun, super informative. Great way to see the city...enjoying great food and learning about all New York history. Great to be guided by professionals who love their job! Highly recommend
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Likestotravelgal
Feb 17, 2024
LOVED LEARNING ABOUT NYC! - We had such a fantastic time with Ryan on our tour !! So much knowledge and the most incredible bites ! We will be returning to CUBA again for sure !!
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Teisham2020
Feb 10, 2024
Come hungry! - This is a great experience. Lots of good food, a knowledgeable tour guide, and some great history in the area. I highly recommend this and will do other food tours with this company in the future.
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Stephen
Feb 4, 2024
Just book it! You’ll love it! - Great afternoon spent exploring the area with Ryan, a lovely and knowledgeable local guy, who took plenty of time not only talking about food, but the history of the area too. Food was excellent and we were looked after brilliantly, particularly at the two indoor tastings. Quality of the food was top notch and we even discovered our new favourite slice, the artichoke pizza. Outstanding! Lovely people too. Friendly and happy to tell some stories. Dietary requirements were also taken care of for us. Would highly recommend. Really pleased we did this.
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Pedrotex
Dec 21, 2023
Petes.eats cannot wait to return for more tiktok footage and great food! - Chip is a phenomenal guide!! Full of knowledge about the city, fun, energetic and personable. I was able to get some great food shots for petes.eats on tiktok with a shoutout to Chip and Foods of New York Tours. The restaurants on the tour are exceptional and we did NOT leave hungry...WOW! Your company and guides always knock it out of the park and my family thanks you!
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Damorelli
Nov 27, 2023
Delicious Food Tour of Greenwich Village - The stops on this tour would probably not be found by a casual tourist visiting NYC. The food on the tour was all we needed for the day! Chip was informative and helpful. We had a group of 6 people on our tour. I would recommend a smaller tour because you can spend a bit more time at each place. Our group of 12 had 6 cancellations so we benefitted from the smaller group. The food was good. This is not a tour where you will be walking long distances between stops. Everything was within a short walk. I would recommend this tour, especially if you only have a short time in NYC. You need the help of a guide to take you to interesting places that you probably would not find on your own.
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