United States of America · Dining Experience

Private New York City Food Tour of East Village and Greenwich Village

2 Hours Round trip from New York Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private food tour through East Village and Greenwich Village
  • 02 Enjoy 2 food experiences, including coffee, dessert, and lunch
  • 03 Visit Tompkins Square Park and Washington Square Park
  • 04 Explore Little Tokyo and the character of the East Village
  • 05 Pass landmarks including New York University and Our Lady of Pompeii
  • 06 Browse famous local food shops in Greenwich Village
  • 07 Flexible itinerary that can be customized to your preferences

Discover two of Manhattan’s most characterful neighborhoods on a private food-focused walk through the East Village and Greenwich Village. Along the way, explore leafy parks, historic streets, and local landmarks while enjoying a mix of sweet treats, coffee culture, and classic New York food stops.

Start in Tompkins Square Park before heading into the East Village and Little Tokyo area, then continue past New York University, Father Demo Square, Minetta Garden, and Bleecker Street. Browse beloved specialty food shops in Greenwich Village, enjoy an Italian lunch stop in Little Italy, and finish at Washington Square Park with local recommendations from your guide.

Discover two of Manhattan’s most characterful neighborhoods on a private food-focused walk through the East Village and Greenwich Village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City New York
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Stop At: Tompkins Square Park

This tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and discuss the tour itinerary with you at the beginning of the tour.

Begin your tour at Tompkins Park. Since being founded in 1850, it has seen numerous events including insurrections, conflicts between police and emigrants or homeless people. But nowadays nothing reminds you about these events. Just enjoy this quiet green zone with lovely atmosphere and beautiful plants including a great collection of elm-trees.

Then cozy up at one of the best coffee places of the city chosen for you by your local guide. You’ll have a chance to choose the place you like and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with mouth-watering desserts.

Stop At: East Village

After a sweet break plunge into Japanese culture while visiting Little Tokyo neighborhood. This is a piece of Japan in the center of New York. Experience a unique mix of cultures in this authentic place.

Pass By: New York University

See the legendary New York University which is alma mater to probably the highest numbers of students in the world annually. Being highly prestigious, this University produces a great quantity of millionaires, billionaires and winners of various awards including 36 Nobel Prize Winners.

Pass By: Father Demo Square

After feeling the spirit of knowledge, students’ life and success, chill out while having a stroll at Father Demo Square and Minetta Garden – small and lovely green zones with a beautiful landscape, soothing green colors and relaxing vibes.

Pass By: Bleecker St. Records

Have a walk along charming Bleecker Street which has saved its old fascination.

Pass By: Our Lady of Pompeii

Small stores, a great variety of restaurants and cafes of all cuisines, historic landmarks like Bayard–Condict Building built in 1899 or Our Lady of Pompeii Church built in 1929 and bohemian atmosphere will make you fall in love with this wonderful place.

Stop At: Greenwich Village

To continue your food destination take your time to visit one of numerous stores to buy high-quality products. The choice is really wide: Raffetto’s Pasta shop founded in 1906, Italian Faicco Market, a treasury of coffee and tea - McNulty's Tea and Coffee founded in 1895, Murray’s Cheese or Rocco’s Pastry with extremely tasty cakes. The guide will advise you the top places to buy food in New York.

Stop At: Little Italy

Now it's time to check if Italian food in New York is same delicious as in Italy. Have a lunch at La Lanterna di Vittorio with any traditional dish of your choice like pasta, lasagna, pizza, carpaccio, panini… Great service, the food to die for, beautiful interior and a small romantic garden – this is one-of-a-kind food experience to have in New York.

Stop At: Washington Square Park

Complete your tour at Washington Square Park – a pretty green zone with monumental Triumphal Arch and beautiful fountain. Explore the life of New Yorkers and feel yourself like a local here.

After the tour get recommendations from your guide of how to have a good time in Greenwich Village.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private tour
  • 2 food experiences
  • Friendly and professional local guide
  • Multiple start times available
  • Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
  • Iconic places for photo shoot
  • Flexible customizable itinerary
  • Must-see attractions and off the beaten path
  • Meeting in the hotel lobby

What's Not Included

  • Extra food, not included in the tour description
  • Gratuities

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Private walking tour with the use of metro
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The tour can be modified to meet your preferences
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Choice of restaurants is subject to change
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Multiple start times available

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
New York, US
Tour start
New York, US
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in New York.

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