Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Savor a delightful culinary journey through Chinatown and Little Italy, highlighting the best flavors from five beloved local shops. Begin with a fluffy Hong Kong sponge cake and aromatic Thai tea, then indulge in delicious Chinese dumplings. Relish remarkable pizza crafted with a sauce that takes 4.5 hours to perfect, and visit a century-old shop for exquisite cheeses and Tuscan salami. Conclude your tour with the best cannoli in Little Italy, a testament to the rich food culture that has been cherished in my family for generations.
- Explore five iconic culinary spots in Chinatown and Little Italy
- Taste traditional dishes, including dumplings and pizza
- Experience family-owned shops with rich histories
- Finish with a sweet treat: the best cannoli in Little Italy
- Get to know the neighborhood, its characters, and have fun!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Columbus Park
We pass through the lovely Columbus Park located in the former legendary five points area as can be seein in Martin Scorcese's Gangs of New York.
Little Italy
We walk through the historic streets of Little Italy and see the quaint shops and hear the Italian music emanating from the restaurants (We also pass a large novelty cannoli!)
What‘s Included
We stop at the 5 best Mom & Pop shops in Chinatown and LIttle Italy for a sponge cake with tea, 4 dumplings, a gourmet pizza slice, a soft drink, cheeses, a cannoli.
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Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best NYC Tour!
dcpsmith,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend Tom and this Tour. He has a deep and authentic knowledge of NYC and shares it in a relatable way. His conversational style of educating his guests makes it easy to remember the information that he shares. He is also clearly deeply connected to the shop owners that participate in his tour, treating them all with love and respect.
Tom is friendly,...
Sophia S,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom is friendly, accommodating, relatable and prompt. Very knowledgeable of NYC. Food is delicious. He gives recommendations on where to shop and dine as well.
Tom is a NY local with...
Brian L,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom is a NY local with many talents! We had a great time trying out the delicious food and hearing his stories. Thanks Tom!
Amazing 10/10 Best Food Tour
V3734ZAtravisl,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom was amazing. His in depth knowledge and history of the city makes for fun and engaging conversations. He is friends with all the owners so you get the authentic experience. He treats you as one of his friends who is coming in for a visit. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the real spots of New York.
This is not a mainstream...
Stephen P,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is not a mainstream run of the mill food tour. Tom (our guide) is the owner of the business, lives locally, is passionate about the local history and has a great relationship with the ma and pa’s along the tour. You will meet the real people who put their heart and soul into their food and are willing to share their time talking to you. If you are lucky ( we were) Tom may even surprise you with an extra talent of his 😊Highly recommended
Not to be missed!
Paradise17565211853,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom personally knows the proprietors of the different stores and restaurants on the tour, and shares anecdotes from his own family food businesses and the history of the neighborhoods on the tour. He makes it a fascinating time.
Loved it
Kimberly B,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom is a very informed guide and made the tour very interesting! His personal stories and familiarity with the owners of the establishments were very impressive.
If you want authentic - this is it!
Sarah K,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If you want authentic - this is it! My husband and I had a wonderful time seeng the city, learning about NY and trying delicious food. We highly recommedn this tour as it was well paced, very informative and we tried some of th best food we've ever had during this tour. It's a must-do while in NY! We plan to return and do the mob tour at some point.
Best authentic food tour
lindsey,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was an amazing guide through Little Italy and Chinatown. Between history facts, movie references, food fun facts and a music-related surprise, my group had an amazing time! He made it special walking us through this special slice of the city (pun intended). Tom has relationships with all of the mom and pop shops. Support small businesses and book this tour over the other ones!
Great!
Alexandria L,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom is great! Brings humor and local knowledge to the tour and answered my true crime questions. :) We’ll have to book his mafia tour next time we’re back in town!
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