The Original Greenwich Village Food & Cultural Tour Since 1999

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The Friends Building! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The Original Greenwich Village Food & Cultural Tour Since 1999, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Join us on a multi-restaurant and specialty food tasting with cultural journey through the charming West Village. Embark on a delicious adventure as we stroll through the charming West Village, a section of Greenwich Village and eat at many neighborhood gems and favorites of locals, all included with your ticket.

Get ready to be captivated by this charming and quant area, known for its European feel and local favorites. Savor the mouthwatering tastings from cozy restaurants and renowned specialty food shops, all included!

Discover hidden gems like secluded gardens, historic homes, the friends building and even the narrowest house in all of NYC. Get lost in the vibrant cultural and historic scene and find out why this neighborhood has captured the hearts and palates of so many.

This is your chance to experience the true essence of a quintessential NYC neighborhood, and a FULL MEAL, all in one unforgettable tour!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Foods of New York Tours

Ages: Adults (5–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed NYC Tour Guide
Included: Lunch: All food tastings are included in your ticket price and is enough food that you won't be hungry after!

Not included

Not included: Tour Guide Gratuity
Not included: Alcoholic beverages: Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min Admission included

Start your tour off at NYC's most famous cheese shop with their award winning "Mac & Cheese", hear all about it's history and how it's one of the most recognizable cheese shops in the USA!
Stop 2

10 min Admission included

SKIP THE LINE at one of NYC's most popular pizza spots for the most authentic NY style pizza around...and good enough for Spiderman!
Stop 3

20 min Admission included

Try one of the BEST crispy fish taco's in NYC at our favorite NYC Taqueria's Tacombi, paired with watermelon Fresca juice! Indoor tasting!
Stop 4

10 min

Walk down Cornelia street, our own little "restaurant row" with many different restaurants to choose from, cool historic buildings and even a photo op in front of the "Taylor Swift" house!
Stop 5

10 min Admission included

Taste authentic Italian Rice balls and house made Sopresatta at this 120 year old Italian pork shop still making fresh sausage daily, homemade mozzarella and one of the best sandwich shops in NYC!
Stop 6

25 min Admission included

Visit a family owned and operated Italian restaurant for one of our favorite meatballs in the the Village that's been around for almost 30 years, inside of a 200 year old original farm house. Indoor tasting!
Stop 7

10 min Admission included

Brand new Italian Bakery and Restaurant with award winning Pasteries and gelato.
West Village

30 min

Explore the Landmarked historic West village - secluded gardens, winding tree lined streets, stunning multi-million dollar houses from the 1800’s, classic immigrant tenement buildings, the narrowest house in NYC, Movie sites and much much more!
Friends Apartment Building

10 min Admission included

We can't take a walk through the west village without stopping by the Friends building! But there are SO many more stories we can tell you about this famous block!
Stop 10

25 min Admission included

Taste authentic Naples style Italian food cooked in a wood fired oven right in front of you at a neighborhood hot spot know by locals for excellent food, cocktail and atmosphere. Indoor tasting!
Stop 11

10 min Admission included

End your "traveling tasting menu" at Rocco's for NYC's BEST cannoli!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Murray's Cheese shop is located on Bleecker Street, between 6th ave. and 7th ave.

End point

Murray's Cheese shop is located on Bleecker Street, between 6th ave. and 7th ave.

Using your ticket

Looks for the tour guide in front of Murray's Cheese Shop with our logo starting 15 min. before the tour start time. Call our office if you are running late or need directions.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We are able to provide vegetarian and gluten-free (non-celiac) substitutions. We do not recommend the tour if you have celiac disease. We cannot accommodate vegan or other specific food allergies.
Please mention in the booking notes any dietary restrictions, including specific meat restrictions or gluten intolerance.
There are no nuts served on this tour.
Please contact our office directly for any other questions related to dietary restrictions.