--- title: Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 30 of 73 (Food & Pizza Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/mom-and-pop-food-tour-in-chinatown-and-little-italy/ --- # Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy In our comparison: #30 of 73 in Food & Pizza Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Guide will meet guests in front of the… - Starts 10:45, 16:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tom's New York - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:45, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 5.0 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 36. - 5 stars: 36 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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. ## Itinerary 1. **Columbus Park** (5m) - 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. 2. **Little Italy** (pass by, no stop) - 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!) 3. **We walk through Chinatown and visit the historic Doyers Street, which has a c...** (pass by, no stop) - We walk through Chinatown and visit the historic Doyers Street, which has a colorfully painted street and is dotted with delightful shops and places to eat ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 10:45, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Guide will meet guests in front of the meeting point at 123 Baxter Street which is between Hester and Canal Streets (Closer to Hester Street). Ends: We finish 2 blocks from the starting point at Ferrara's Bakery on Grand Street. ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Food & Pizza Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #30 of 73** | €90 | 2h | 5.0 (36) | shared | | [Greenwich Village Food Tour / Tasty Tours NYC](/usa/new-york/tours/greenwich-village-food-tour-tasty-tours-nyc/?format=md) | €77 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (933) | shared | | [Greenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings + Iconic Sites](/usa/new-york/tours/greenwich-village-food-tour-6-tastings-iconic-sites/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.97 (1681) | shared | | [Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks](/usa/new-york/tours/lower-east-side-food-tour-in-nyc-6-tastings-famous-landmarks/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.97 (716) | shared | Ranked #30 of 73 in Food & Pizza Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €308, median €83; typical length 3h. 5 of 73 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/nyc-food-tours/?format=md ## More in New York - All New York tours: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/mom-and-pop-food-tour-in-chinatown-and-little-italy/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/?format=md