NoLita's Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT
Description
HISTORY MEETS ICONIC EATS AND STYLISH BOUTIQUES Tucked off the beaten path between SoHo and Little Italy, NoLita (“North of Little Italy”) is where old-school NY charm meets modern downtown cool. As we stroll through the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets, your expert guide will serve up insider stories, hidden landmarks, the rich immigrant history, and the delicious hidden gems that we love, making this one of the most diverse food experiences in the city. Find out where the name NoLita came from and when it became known for its charming cafes, restaurants, eateries, and boutiques. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned New Yorker, this tour is a delicious way to discover a side of downtown NYC most tourists miss. FEATURES OF THIS TOUR: 4 indoor restaurant tastings (one with wine), and 2 on-the-go desserts. And plenty of time indoors to use a restroom!
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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!
*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.
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"
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.
*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!
Stop outside of this historic spot where the Gotti Mafia Family used to have their social club and take care of "Family business"!
*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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(115)
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Robin. Not only were the bites delicious (and very filling), the ambiance and character of the restaurant/storefronts we enjoyed them at reflected the tastes perfectly. It really enhanced the experience. Robin’s insights and engaging personality made for a well rounded and overall, great day! We would not hesitate to do another tour with Foods of NY. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Robin really is an awesome NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
Robin shared a wealth of knowledge about Nolita and anything else about NY we asked about. She made it fun and our group felt like old friends by the end.
Thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Robin really is an awesome NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
One of my favorite food tours! Bert was amazing with his knowledge and history of the city. I would highly recommend if you want to experience a taste of great food and the culture of New York’s famous Mom and Pop authenticity!
Thank you so much for the 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Bert really is an incredible NYC food tour guide and we love having him on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
This food tour was absolutely wonderful! At first I was a little skeptical when I heard it was a food tour of Little Italy. I thought it would be all pasta and pizza but I was so pleasantly surprised when it ended up being a beautifully curated mixture of cuisines. Our tour guide Robin was so knowledgeable and entertaining the entire time. You could really tell how passionate she was about the places she took us and the food she had us try. Everything was so delicious and I can’t wait to be able to take my friends and family back to some of my new favorite places!
Thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Robin really is an awesome NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
Bert was an amazing guide. The walk was beautiful but not strenuous. The food was wonderful. Absolutely worth the cost, you get so much food. It lasted the full 3 hours so we had time to enjoy both the walk and the ambiance of the restaurants.
Thank you so much for the 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Bert really is an incredible NYC food tour guide and we love having him on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
Bert was so amazing and knowledgeable. He was kind and always making sure everyone was together and safe. He was so accommodating and made sure our food allergies were addressed. The restaurants were so tasty. I’ll definitely be going back to some of these places. The walk was easy enough that even though one of us needed to use a cane because of an injury it was still 100% doable.
Thank you so much for the 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Bert really is an incredible NYC food tour guide and we love having him on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
Bert was an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Knew our names before the tour even started. Had a relationship with each food location which was a real benefit. You enjoy ALOT of food. All kinds of food. Alcohol available at every stop. Food was amazing. Make no dinner plans!! Very easy walking and a great neighborhood. Easy to access from subway.
Thank you so much for the 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Bert really is an incredible NYC food tour guide and we love having him on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
The food in NoLita was fabulous and Robin was a great guide. Highly recommend visiting this tour with friends of family. Be familiar with The Godfather though :-)
Thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Robin really is an awesome NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
Robin was GREAT!!! Very knowledgeable about the area and offered good insights to other not miss restaurants in New York. Would definitely do a tour with her in the future!!
Thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Robin really is an awesome NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
Awesome experience with Robin! Each of the stops was unique and incorporated the history of the area. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the amazing review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Robin really is an awesome NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
