Nolita Food Tour: Explore Little Italy's Secrets
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51 Ratings
New York
Embark on a mouthwatering Nolita food tour and uncover the hidden culinary gems of Little Italy. Indulge in a variety of international flavors while immersing yourself in the neighborhood's rich history and vibrant atmosphere.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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!
- Tacombi - 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.
- Albanese Meats & Poultry - 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”
- Elizabeth Street Garden - 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.
- Emporio - 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!
- Ravenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family - Stop outside of this historic spot where the Gotti Mafia Family used to have their social club and take care of “Family business”!
- 5ive Spice Taco & Banh Mi - 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!
- Little Italy - 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.
- Despaña - 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.
- Stick With Me - 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.
- Cafè Belle - 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!
What's Included
- Complimentary glass of wine at Emporio (with non-alcoholic options)
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Lunch included
- Additional drinks available for purchase
- Age verification required for alcohol purchase
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide Gratuity
Additional Information
Find warmth in indoor restaurant tastings offered on this tour as we, trailblazers of NYC culinary journeys with over two decades of know-how since 1999, invite you!
Venture into the inviting corners of Nolita that beautifully marries age-old allure with a refreshing downtown feel. Participants relish the spectacle of a traditional pizzaiola crafting rustic pizza in a wood-fired brick oven over some delightful Italian red wine. Savor a Vietnamese taco, a Spanish chorizo coupled with manchego cheese sandwich, Mexican charred corn, a mouthwatering Italian rainbow cookie, and a masterfully created gourmet chocolate Bon Bon.
We welcome you to discover this vibrant, cool, and diverse downtown district through its food, tales, and inhabitants. The former Little Italy now dishes up assorted cuisines from across the globe for you to sample, all while you learn about historical and contemporary aspects of this trendy New York neighborhood. Home to bespoke boutiques, charming cafes, and exemplary eateries, you’ll feel the pull to become a permanent resident!
- 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
Cafè Belle
Mulberry Street
Cafe Belle is located on Mulberry Street, between Houston St. and Prince St.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Daytrip753142
Apr 9, 2024
Highlight of my weekend! - Jackie was an AMAZING guide - the perfect balance of history sharing, story-telling, and space to eat / enjoy loved ones company. I am a local to Nolita and learned SO much about my own neighborhood in a fun + digestible way.
Would recommend to do with family members and/or significant others.
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Skessl2015
Apr 5, 2024
Best NY Food Tour - Best day in the city with Food of NY Tours. Our guide Bert was truly the best. So personable, so knowledgeable and just a fun person to spend time with. All the stops were delicious and we learned a lot about the history of Nolita/Little Italy! Can’t wait to take another food tour with Bert!
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Z868hzmollyc
Mar 29, 2024
Another FABULOUS Foods of NYC Tour! Thank you! - All of the Foods of NY Tours are amazing!! Our Nolita tour this time was just as good as ever! Robin was our guide and she is phenomenal! A few years back we took the Chelsea Market tour with her. We were so excited to have her as our guide again:) The varied venues and foods are so interesting and so, so yummy! There is always plenty of yummy food! We love the combination of history and food! Each time we visit New York, we always book a tour! We have taken our kiddos from ages 10 to 20, they always ask to return. We have taken a friend who lived in New York for 20+ years. She had so much fun that she took other fellow NYC friends on tours after she went with us. The tour guides are always wonderful! I can't say enough good things! We look forward to another future tour!
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Poultongirl
Mar 29, 2024
Outstanding - Absolutely the best experience we had during our 5 days trip to New York. We did the NoLita tour with Bert, who is fantastic. So knowledgeable and funny and kind. He made everyone feel welcome and included and we felt we had made a friend 3 hours later.
The tour was brilliant- we learnt so much about the Little Italy area and the food and history. We could happily have stayed all day and 3 hours flew by. I was surprised at the amount of food we were treated to, and I’m not sure I really did it justice which was a shame. Next time, I wouldn’t have breakfast beforehand! All the food we sampled was of the highest quality and incredibly tasty and unique. The pizza was the best I have ever tasted in my life ( and I love pizza).
We tasted items we would never normally try and I guess that’s what made it so special.
We would highly recommend this trip, and this company, to anyone visiting New York, and it was great to meet some locals on the trip too which shows how well regarded it is. Bert and the whole company deserve massive credit for making these tours such a memorable experience. Thank you!
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Danish1107
Mar 26, 2024
Great tour! - The tour was amazing! Bert knew so much about the area, giving great information on the neighborhood and the restaurants. The food was delicious! I highly recommend this tour!
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Jaclynv3
Mar 23, 2024
Awesome time- even in the rain! - We had a great tour even in the rain! Bert was awesome and kept us laughing while giving us memorable history about the area and its food. Highly recommend to anyone looking to learn more about New York!
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Rafael_m
Mar 19, 2024
Tasty and fun - My husband and I took this tour with our adult daughter and her friends. We met a lot of great people. Learned about Nolita and had a lot of delicious food. Jackie was our tour guide and she is the BEST!!!
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Huyen_l
Mar 17, 2024
The best of Nolita! - We're having a blast with Jackie. She's fun, super friendly, knowledgeable and more. We learned so much from her. Lots of food on the tour so make sure that you come with an empty stomach. The time went by really fast. This is a fun tour, specially with Jackie!
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Flip_s
Mar 16, 2024
Loved this food tour! - What a fun time. Robin was a fantastic tour guide. I highly recommend this tour and Robin. The food was great and the information Robin shared on our journey made it extra special.
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Bunst949
Mar 15, 2024
Great Nolita Tour - Our tour guide Bert was great !! He’s knowledge of the places visited on the tour and the history of the area was amazing! I would definitely do a tour with Bert and this company again!
Brian B
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