Local Food & Drink Tastings

4.9 (35)

Discover the flavors of Greenwich Village

3 hours English

4.9 (35) 100% Personalized

Indulge in the flavors of Greenwich Village, from warm choc' chip cookies to cannolis to Italian-inspired bites and giant pastrami sandwiches

Maurita

Barbara

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A private and personalized experience

3 hours with your host

6-8 food items to taste, selected by your host according to your preferences

1 glass of wine, beer or soft drink per person

Walking experience

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Additional food and drinks

Transportation costs

Tickets to any attractions

Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

Join a local insider on a 3-hour journey through the culinary delights of Greenwich Village
Discover the Village’s Italian-American food culture and try a classic NY slice of pizza, cannoli and arancini
Let your sweet tooth run wild and indulge in cupcakes, cheesecake or warm-from-the-oven cookies
Explore the neighborhood and learn about its musical legacy and LGBTQ history
Visit Village institutions like Joe’s Pizza, as well as letting your host lead you to lesser-known, local bakeries, and delis
Try New York classics like pastrami sandwiches or a bagel with lox, at a beloved local bakery

What travelers think of our New York experiences

Neil 1 September 2025

Ross was excellent and very accommodating to our group today Thank you so much

Rhonda 1 June 2024

It was great that Mei was able to find delicious bars and restaurants that suited my tastes on the run. We didn’t do the usual places, but a really nice little bar for nibbles and drinks, a Vietnamese cafe and Spanish restaurant. I like tasty little flavour bombs rather than pizza, and this really delivered. Great bites but most memorable was the pan cont tomate at the Spanish restaurant. I also enjoyed the stroll through Greenwich and West Villages with Mei’s commentary.

Carla 1 November 2022

Maurita was fantastic! She guided our family of 4 - 2 adults and 2 kids under the age of 12, through local eateries with a touch of history. The history and culture part were interesting enough for the adults and not too boring for the kids. Which is a definite win. The kids thought they were just eating their way through the city, but little did they know they were learning some historical tidbits, Thats a definite win in my book. Highly recommend Maurita. She was a fantastic guide :)

Gordon 1 November 2021

Maurita gave us a wonderful tour with the perfect combination of food and local history. Highly recommend!

Fernando 1 March 2020

“Great experience trying great food!”

Janet 1 January 2020

Nicole was outstanding! Would request her for future tours.

What you’ll do

If you’ve ever wondered what New York tastes like, you’ll find out on this experience with a local insider leading the way through Greenwich Village. You’ll sample the dishes close to every New Yorker’s heart, from warm-from-the-oven choc’ chip cookies to creamy New York cheesecake to Sicilian-style arancini - decadent bites of fried rice stuffed with dreamy combos like Bolognese sauce and melted cheese.

Snack in a classic ‘mom and pop’ shop as you hear about the Italian immigrants who brought their incredible food culture with them, indulge in a freshly filled cannoli, and float away into New York food heaven as you bite into classics like bagels with lox or a door-stopper sized pastrami sandwich.