FOOD TOUR DESCRIPTION
Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village
Food and Culture
Walking Tour
NYC's Most Diverse Food & Historic Area
Join us on a delicious “multi–ethnic” food tasting and cultural/historical journey through the Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village (The Central Village – the area surrounding Washington Square Park and New York University). This section of Greenwich Village is completely different from the area we visit on our Original Greenwich Village Food Tour. Find out why this area of the Village is so popular for its diverse food scene, rich history, culture, counter culture, distinct architecture, and vibrant Greenwich Village nightlife.
We will also visit Washington Square Park (the town square of Greenwich Village) and learn about its radical protesters, infamous hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch, and how the “live and let live” beatniks, writers and poets of the 50s and 60s made Greenwich Village their home. Walk the same streets that Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer did while learning about the music and comedy scene, and why this section of NYC can only be described as The Village!
Set out on a captivating walking and tasting tour through the heart of Greenwich Village, specifically the Central Village near Washington Square Park and NYU. Different from our Original Greenwich Village Food Tour, this exploration highlights renowned restaurants, diverse culinary landscapes, and vibrant nightlife. Uncover the rich history, cultural influences, counterculture, and unique architecture defining the West Village. Discover secrets of the neighborhood with stories of protests, the infamous hanging tree, and the bohemian lifestyle embraced by legends like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix. Immerse yourself in the music and comedy scene that defines this NYC section—a comprehensive journey through The Village’s restaurants, history, and cultural tapestry!
TOURING
Thur - Mon
DURATION
3hrs
THEME
Melting Pot
COST
$75 / per person
FOOD TASTINGS SERVED
This tour includes 2 indoor/seated tastings and 5 on-the-go tastings.
Dietary Restrictions Accommodated are Vegetarian & Nut-Free (non-severe)
CUBA RESTAURANT
Est. 2004
@cuba__nyc
Crispy Empanadas
Indoor/Seated Tasting
ARTICHOKE BASILLE’S PIZZERIA
Est. 2008
@artichokepizza
Artichoke Pizza &
Margherita Pizza
MONTE’S TRATTORIA
Est. 1918
@montestrattoria
Housemade pasta
Indoor/Seated Tasting
CUBA RESTAURANT
Est. 2004
@cuba__nyc
Rice & Beans and Maduros
Indoor/Seated Tasting
MONTE’S TRATTORIA
Est. 1918
@montestrattoria
Tiramisu
(Mondays)
KURED
Est. 2023
@kured.co
Seasonal Charcuterie Stick
(Thu-Sun)
SULLIVAN TEA & SPICE
Est. 2010
@sullivanteashop
Hot or Iced Tea &
Local Blueberry Honey
PORTO RICO IMPORTING CO.
Est. 1907
@portoricoimportingco
Chocolate Covered
Coffee Beans
LI-LAC CHOCOLATES
Est. 1923
@lilacchocolates
French Mint Chocolate
Butter Crunch
FOOD TOUR INFORMATION
Included
All Delicious Food Tastings
A Charming Tour Guide
Our FNYT Digital Insiders Guide
Details
DAYS
Thur – Mon
TIMES
12pm,12:30pm: Fri-Sun
2pm,2:30pm: Mon,Thur
Available Dates/Check Calendar
DURATION
3 delicious hours.
CAPACITY
16 hungry people.
1 awesome tour guide.
WEATHER
ALLERGIES
VEGETARIAN & NUT-FREE accommodated on this tour. Note all allergies when booking.
LOCATION
Tour meets near Thompson & West 3rd Streets. Exact location released upon booking.
EXPERIENCED ON THIS TOUR
Our tours are a beautiful blend of food, history and fun. Not only will you taste and learn the origins of delicious foods but you will be wowed by offbeat cultural insights and impressed by under-the-radar historical tales. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the company of other travelers from all around the world, all while your tour guide treats you like gold – as you deserve to be treated. See a glimpse for yourself.
One-Of-A-Kind Eateries
Visit (and taste from) diverse, delicious, award-winning, famous and historic food shops and restaurants.
The Most Colorful Street
Stroll down MacDougal Street, the most colorful, character-filled and culinarily-diverse street in NYC.
Artists Were Born Here
Learn how this artists haven helped to birth icons like Bob Dylan, Jerry Seinfeld and Jimmy Hendrix.
Visit Town Square
Take a deep dive into the History of Washington Square Park, a place for rebels, civil rights protests, and a musical revolution.
Delicious Food
Food that tastes even better when accompanied by well-researched and highly interesting tales told by career tour guides.
Stories Like No Other
Hang on every word as the food and neighborhood come alive in a way only Foods of NY Tours can do.
FOOD TOUR MAP
8,000+ Reviews
The tour was the highlight of the trip! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and the history. He was so entertaining, and the food was FABULOUS! I was full halfway through, but couldn't stop eating, especially when we got to the cannoli!
Sheena P.
400+ Reviews
I was hesitant to go on a food tour. I wasn't sure if it would be worth the time or money. I was WRONG. One of the best things I've done in NYC! Our guide was amazing and had so much knowledge! I will do another! WORTH EVERY PENNY.
Gabrielle G.
450+ Reviews
I am not the tour type. I live in NYC and got this as a gift but was skeptical. I couldn't have been more wrong. What a great time! Not only does the guide entertain, she feeds you! We were treated like VIP’s everywhere. BEST GIFT EVER.
Eileen Z.
