New York's West Village Food Tour

Overview

Experience New York's West Village like a local on this lunchtime walking tour that combines tastings of bagels, pizza and other neighborhood favorites with a hearty helping of history. See where famous writers and musicians including Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan and Lou Reed hung out and where Monica on the hit show 'Friends' lived. Savor six tastings at popular West Village spots including Faicco's Italian Specialties, Hudson Bagels and Mamoun's Falafel. By the end of your tour, you'll have learned lots about the bohemian past and current hotspots of this beloved New York neighborhood.

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Lunch

Six food tastings

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable shoes are recommended
Tours run rain or shine
Please advise of any specific dietary restrictions at time of booking
Per New York City regulations, you must show proof of vaccination for indoor dining. Some of our food tastings are done inside the food establishment. You must show proof of vaccination to take this food tour. Thank you for your understanding.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

West Village

The West Village draws fashionable crowds to its designer boutiques and trendy restaurants. Quaint streets, some still cobblestoned, are lined with Federal-style townhouses and dotted with public squares.

Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park is a 9.75-acre public park in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of Lower Manhattan, New York City. One of the best known of New York City's public parks, it is an icon as well as a meeting place and center for cultural activity

Friends Building

This tan brick building served as the exterior for the apartment in the popular 1990s TV series.

Cafe Wha?

Your guide will discuss Cafe Wha - An Energetic house bands play at former hangout of Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Allen Ginsberg & others.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (107)

Doris C

Sep 2021

I took the tour with my husband . I recommend this tour to any tourist or local that wants to know places with good food in the city. Our guide Adam was awesome, he took us to places that I passed by before but I have no idea they were there or that they were that great. I liked the food we tried and also I liked to know more about the history of the places we passed by in the West Village. Thanks Adam for the great tour! We had a great time! See you next time!

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Hi Doris. We're thrilled you enjoyed our West Village food tour with Adam. We love it when our guests say our guides are "awesome!" Join Adam on our Lower East Side Food Tour next time you're in The City.

Ryanguy24

Jul 2021

Jonathan was a fantastic tour guide and the food we had was delicious and representative of the history of the area. Lots of food was included, I was feeling quite full by the end and there were multiple opportunities to buy your own food along the way if you wanted more. Jonathan was great at explaining the storied history of every location along our tour in a fun and entertaining way. Truly a great experience and fantastic way to learn about the Lower East Side on any visit to the area!

Jenn C

Jun 2021

Jonathan did a great job of bringing the Village alive for us. The food, the past, and the present were all well-represented. Jonathan set the tone with his pre-tour texts — he was friendly, accommodating, paid attention to details (which resurfaced during the tour!), and funny. As a result, he recognized us, as we approached him at the meeting spot, and greeted us by name. Throughout the tour, he made a point of continuing to address each participant by name and had conversations on a personal level with all of us, including our teenagers. His detailed knowledge of the restaurants (their histories and specific details of the ingredients and food preparation) was impressive and added much to the experience. He also shared many historical facts about the neighborhood, placing poignant emphasis on the plight of restauranteurs during the pandemic. Jonathan was a superb host!