East Village Food Tour: Unique Culinary Experience

Embark on a unique culinary adventure in the East Village with our food tour. Sample delicious foods, learn about the neighborhood’s history, and discover hidden gems along the way.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Mark’s Place - We’ll visit five different food establishments on and around St. Marks Place.
What's Included
    • Complimentary snacks
Additional Information

Throughout the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to taste delicacies from five unique venues. In between tastes, we’ll provide information about the historical and cultural significance of the surroundings. We’ll also highlight some of the best places to dine and drink that we pass along the journey, and leave you with a curated list of our favorite…

Location
Alamo / Astor Place Cube
East 8th Street
We will meet directly next to the cube.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dream24529887964
Jun 27, 2024
Unforgettable and delicious experience - My mom and I had the best time on this tour. Not only did we learn so much about food, we learned the rich history of the east village and all the artists and chefs that have inhabited this area. Krikor was incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. The food was wonderful and the perfect variety including Ukrainian, Japanese, Mexican, and Mediterranean cuisines. Next time I’m in NYC, I’ll most definitely take another one of his tours.
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Seattle98102
May 10, 2024
Top tour of tasty treats and terrific tales - Krikor's super-delicious, expertly-curated food choices and his engaging mix of history and personal stories made for a wonderful tour! HIGHLY recommend!
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Michaels_b
Apr 20, 2024
Food and Sights of the East Village NYC - Krikor our guide was personable organized and intelligent. He chose great food stops and shared stories and photos of the area. My photos wouldn’t load but be assured the food was marvelous and plenty. This tour is a must.
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I-hart-traveling
Nov 16, 2023
Fantastic Tour Experience! - Loved meeting Krikor and experiencing this tour! I never knew much about this neighborhood and really enjoyed learning the history of it and its influence on today’s culture. Krikor is a fantastic storyteller and easy to engage with. The tour moves at a great pace, and there are many interesting sights to see along the way. My husband and I have taken food tours all over the world. We really enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend it to friends.
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296tonianns
Oct 31, 2023
Had a blast and would recommend to anyone visiting the area. - The tour guide was wonderful and patient. He presented the changing history of the neighborhood and the many cultures that have impacted the area and food scene. This tour featured a diverse amount of foods, which is why I choose this tour. It was nice learning about the restaurant owners and how their business started. My family and I enjoyed all of the food choices on this tour. The portion sizes are adequate and there is time to digest between the stops. Ending with dessert is always a great touch. Had a blast and would recommend to anyone visiting the area.
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Josepha_m
Sep 28, 2023
Fantastic tour by a very knowledgeable guide. - What a fantastic tour. Varied and amazing food options and Krikor had insightful commentary, a great knowledge of history and culture and affable too. I thoroughly recommend this tour - one of the best I’ve experienced.
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60elizabethh
Sep 25, 2023
Wonderful overview of the diverse cuisine of the East Village - We've been to New York City many times, but never had the opportunity to explore the East Village. We appreciated learning not just about the amazing foods available - Ukranian, Middle Eastern Eastern, and Japanese, to name a few - but also the history and culture of this quirky neighborhood. With over 400 restaurants to choose from, we'll need to come back again, but Kricor helped us fall in love with the area. The falafel we sampled was the best we've ever had. Thanks so much for a fascinating and delicious tour!
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Katsat88
Aug 2, 2023
Delicious time with Krikor - Our guide Krikor was great! He has a very personal connection to the area and gave us historical perspectives that we would never have known otherwise. The food we tried was varied and delicious, and we gained a better understanding of the cultures they came from and the background of the restaurants. We especially liked the piroshkis at the Ukrainian restaurant and peeking in the Irish pub with its wonderful original decor from its very early days. Krikor also gave us a very informative cheat sheet for the area at the end of the tour. It was all well worth the very reasonable price!
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Gavinh189
Mar 8, 2022
Great Experience - Great experience. We got a great sense for the history of this area, but also got to experience food that we would not have known about without a local guiding us.
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Lindsaymaddington
Nov 11, 2021
Informative and Delicious! - Our private tour with Krikor was fun, informative, and well paced. He picked a great mix of foods/restaurants to highlight the history and diversity of the neighborhood.
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From $65
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).