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The Heart & Soul Of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour

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Overview

2 INDOOR restaurant tastings are included on this tour! At Foods of New York Tours we are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999!

Join us on a delicious “multi–ethnic” food tasting and cultural/historical journey through the Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village (The Central Village – the area surrounding Washington Square Park and New York University). Find out why this area of the Village is so popular for its diverse food scene, rich history, culture, counter culture, distinct architecture, and vibrant Greenwich Village nightlife.

We will also visit Washington Square Park and learn about its radical protesters, infamous hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch, and walk the same streets that Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer did while learning about the music and comedy scene, and why this section of NYC can only be described as The Village!

What's Included

  • Lunch All food tastings are included in your ticket price and is enough food that you won't be hungry after!
  • Licensed NYC Tour Guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.
  • Tour Guide Gratuity
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

154 Bleecker Street
New York, NY 10012, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

97 MacDougal Street
New York, NY 10012, USA

The tours ends at Monte's Trattoria

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Greenwich Village

We start at Cuba Restaurant with a sit down restaurant "cuban feast" of two different flavors of their house made empanadas, plantains and rice & beans.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Washington Square Park Audio Tour

We will visit Washington Square Park (the town square of Greenwich Village) and learn about its radical protesters, infamous hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch, and how the “live and let live” beatniks, writers and poets of the 50s and 60s made Greenwich Village their home.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Artichoke Basille's Pizza

You can't take a NYC food tour without a pizza tasting! and we try TWO! Taste their signature artichoke pizza AND their classic margarita pizza.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Cafe Wha?

Learn all about the Greenwich Village music scene where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendricks both got their careers started!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Minetta Street

Learn the history of this unique areas land and how it developed from swampland to the Gold Coast of real estate and the fishing creek that still runs underground!
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Porto Rico Importing Co.

Peek inside one of the oldest coffee shops in NYC, overflowing with bags of coffee beans that you can smell all down Bleecker Street, and take a special treat to go!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bleecker Street

Walk the same streets that Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer did while learning about the music and comedy scene, and why this section of NYC can only be described as The Village!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monte's Trattoria

Have a SEATED RESTAURANT DOUBLE TASTING at this 100 year old Italian restaurant, where the owner still cooks for you his house made pasta with bolognese sauce and for dessert their famous family recipe Tiramisu, in a classic NYC restaurant setting where celebrities, politicians, and even Joey Tribbiani (From Friends) would eat! Grab a glass of wine to pair with your tastings as well!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sullivan Street Tea & Spice Company

Visit one of Greenwich VIllage's best keep secrets...and tea & spice shop where you can find rare spices and teas from around the world, all inside of what used to be an old mafia hangout, where it's classic look has been restored and maintained. Try some freshly brewed tea with local "Blueberry Honey".
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Li-Lac Chocolates

Finish your tour with a sweet tastings from Li-Lac Chocolates, NYC's oldest chocolate company famous for making chocolate EVERYTHING, from chocolate champagne bottles to a chocolate woman's heel shoe! Try their signature items for a sweet ending to your tour!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Heart & Soul Of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Heart & Soul Of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Lunch. All food tastings are included in your ticket price and is enough food that you won't be hungry after!.
  • Licensed NYC Tour Guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.
  • Tour Guide Gratuity.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the The Heart & Soul Of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Heart & Soul Of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • LunchAll food tastings are included in your ticket price and is enough food that you won't be hungry after!
  • Licensed NYC Tour Guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.
  • Tour Guide Gratuity

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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