Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy
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!
What's Included
- Meals 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.
Meeting Location
123 Baxter Street
New York, NY 10013, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
195 Grand Street
New York, NY 10013, USA
We finish 2 blocks from the starting point at Ferrara's Bakery on Grand Street.
What To Expect
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Columbus Park
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Little Italy (pass by)
Chinatown (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- 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).
- Meals. 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.
The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy 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!
Mar 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- MealsWe 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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
