New York's West Village Food Tour
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Pasticceria Rocco - the best darn cannoli in NYC. *subject to change. Stuff happens *We make 6 food stops on the tour
Faicco's Italian Specialties - Italian rice ball (arancini) and soppressata (dry cured salami) *subject to change. Stuff happens * we make 6 food stops on the tour
Bleecker Street Pizza - Nona Maria PIzza. Voted Best Pizza in NYC 2 Years in A Row. Now that's amazing pizza *subject to change. Stuff happens *we make 6 food stops on the tour
Mamoun's Falafel - (since 1972) the best middle eastern fast-casual spot in The City. *subject to change. Stuff happens *we make 6 food stops on the tour
Pommes Frites - old-world style destination for Belgian fries *subject to change. Stuff happens *we make 6 food stops on the tour
Cuba Restaurant - classic Cuban dishes in the heart of Greenwich Village. *subject to change. Stuff happens *we make 6 food stops on the tour
Molly's Cupcakes - Winner of cupcake wars Final Season on The Food Network. *subject to change. Stuff happens *we make 6 food stops on this tour
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(139)
We had a great time on the Pizza and Beer tour. Pizza and beer were both delicious and Bill (our tour guide) was fun and very knowledgeable!
Hi there, We're so happy you enjoyed one of our favorite tours in NYC! Thanks so much for sharing these kind words.
I’ve done many food tours with Sidewalk Food Tours. Today I did the West Village, and the tour guide Ross was super. We really enjoyed our day with him. He’s full of NYC knowledge.
I had such an enjoyable experience on the West Village food tour with Jack! Even if you’ve already visited some of these iconic food spots, Jack brings an entirely new perspective that goes far beyond just the food. His storytelling is captivating, and he brings a natural warmth and charisma that makes the tour feel personal and memorable. You come away not just with a full stomach, but with a deeper appreciation for the neighborhood and the city itself. I’d follow Jack on any other tour in a heartbeat, so impressed by him!
Ross was great, very knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. Learnt lots about the neighborhood and some fabulous food stops. Highly recommend, thank you
This was a fun food and walking tour! Lydia asked us how much history we wanted as we walked around and she gave us just the right amount. She knew the answers to all our questions and we really enjoyed learning about the history and personalities of the area. Meeting Gary of the Bleeker Street Pizza family was a highlight. Not only was the pizza superb, but he was charming. I appreciated that we went to several food establishments (bakery, restaurant, deli) that had been in the same family for generations. My favorite stop was definitely the pizza. A second favorite was the Belgian french fries with multiple sauces - especially the rosemary sauce! Lydia was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide and we really enjoyed our time with her.
Ross did a great job with the tour. He is very knowledgeable on the history of the area and even had some great personal stories to add. We enjoyed the selection of foods and it was just enough to make for a large lunch accumulatively. We highly recommend this tour!
A great way to mix trying different food with learning about the neighbourhood. Meg shared heaps of information and was great with answering the many questions our son had. We enjoyed looking inside the different shops and meeting with one of the shop owners and hearing stories including celebrities who visit his shop. A lovely way to spend the morning!
Jack was a great tour guide! He gave fun filled facts about points of interest along the tour route with great stops for tasty food.
Hearing about the history of the neighborhood! That, combined with the food tour made for a very enjoyable experience. Our guide was interesting, informative, and engaging!
Ross was an outstanding guide through both the history of the West Village and a beautifully curated selection of food. Everyone enjoyed his expertise.
