• Greenwich Village - Begin at Cuba Restaurant with a delightful “Cuban feast,” featuring two varieties of their homemade empanadas, along with plantains and rice & beans.
• Washington Square Park - Explore Washington Square Park, the heart of Greenwich Village, and discover its history of radical protests, the notorious hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch, and the “live and let live” spirit of the beatniks, writers, and poets from the 50s and 60s who called Greenwich Village home.
• Artichoke Basille’s Pizza - No NYC food tour is complete without a pizza tasting! Enjoy two varieties: their signature artichoke pizza and the classic margherita pizza.
• Cafe Wha? - Dive into the Greenwich Village music scene where legends like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers.
• Minetta Street - Uncover the history of this unique area, which transformed from swampland to a prime real estate “Gold Coast,” and learn about the fishing creek that still flows underground.
• Porto Rico Importing Co. - Step inside one of NYC’s oldest coffee shops, filled with aromatic coffee bean bags that scent Bleecker Street, and take a special treat to go!
• Bleecker Street - Stroll the same streets as Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer, while learning about the vibrant music and comedy scene that defines The Village.
• Monte’s Trattoria - Enjoy a seated double tasting at this century-old Italian restaurant, where the owner personally prepares house-made pasta with bolognese sauce and their renowned family recipe Tiramisu. Relish the classic NYC restaurant ambiance frequented by celebrities, politicians, and even Joey Tribbiani from Friends! Pair your tastings with a glass of wine.
• Sullivan Street Tea & Spice Company - Discover one of Greenwich Village’s best-kept secrets, a tea and spice shop offering rare global spices and teas, housed in a restored former mafia hangout. Savor freshly brewed tea with local “Blueberry Honey.”
• Li-Lac Chocolates - Conclude your tour with sweet tastings from Li-Lac Chocolates, NYC’s oldest chocolate company, renowned for crafting chocolate delights, from champagne bottles to women’s heel shoes. Sample their signature creations for a delightful tour finale!

• • Licensed NYC Tour Guide
• • Lunch

• Tour Guide Gratuity
• Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.

Embark on a mouthwatering ‘multi-ethnic’ culinary exploration along with a cultural and historical tour through the heart of Greenwich Village (The Central Village - the area around Washington Square Park and New York University) with Foods of New York Tours, the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999. Our tour includes 2 INDOOR restaurant tastings!

Explore why this central part of the Village is highly appreciated for its varied food culture, rich history, arts, counterculture, unique architecture, and the lively nightlife of Greenwich Village.

Beyond food, our tour will take us to Washington Square Park where we will learn about its history of radical protests, the notorious hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch and walk along the same routes once tread by Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer. Discover the music and comedy history and explore why this part of NYC is uniquely known as The Village!

• 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.

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