Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Tour

We loved our food tour in Greenwich Village! (family of 4 with 12 and 18 yr olds). A little off the beaten track....not as crowded as the 'major attractions'. We tasted the simple (NY pizza and chocolate chip cookies), the eclectic (risotto balls and dates stuffed gorganzola) and the divine (Italian cannoli)! Bert was our tour guide and was enthusiastic from start to finish. He happily answered all questions about the tour and NYC in general. It was hot but he never faltered. Bert lead us on a multi-faceted tour. Every street was a destination whether we were tasting delicious food, getting the lowdown on neighborhood restaurants and shops of all kinds or learning about the history of Village architecture. It was a highlight of our trip. Later that evening we went back to one of the neighborhood restaurants that Bert had told us about....there really was a 1700's farmhouse 'out back' annexed to the restaurant courtyard and surrounded by modern buildings!! Who knew. And the food there was superb....so that meal was a highlight of our trip too. It was a good day in NYC!

Great way to spend a hot afternoon in-between a.m. and p.m. activities. Learned some great history and cultural 'tidbits'. Food was wonderful, with pointers on what else was choice in the area. My friend has food allergies, and not only were these addressed most satisfactorily, Bert always made a point of 'presenting' her's first like she was the special one, not the different one. Bert did a great job and knows his food. We felt almost like locals going back again. Add more great tours!

This tour is not only informative but fun. It is a great way to learn about different areas of NYC. My entire group really enjoyed the tour and will not only recommend it to friends but also look forward to going on another one of the tours.

It was really hot but that did not interfere with the tour. Loved every minute and would definitely do it again. I used to go to NYU and this tour brought back many good memories.

She is very interesting & informative, we all loved the samplings.

Bert was an amazing guide, and we had a blast. We're local, but we learned so much we didn't know, and now we want to take all of our guests on this tour!

Our tour guide, Cindy, was extremely knowledgeable about the Village and the history surrounding it. She knew everyone on the street and obviously had a good relationship with them. The food was all so different and we met the owners of most establishments. One of the best things I have ever done in New York!

This tour was the highlight of my last trip to NYC...I specifically enjoyed stepping out of my normal zone, visiting an area that I never experienced during the countless trips prior. Our guide was amazing: knowledeable, entertaining and engaging from the start. This tour is a perfect place to start if one is looking to branch out from the Times Square crowds. It opened my eyes to a new range of options and gave me a true feel of New York. The food itself, simply put, was awesome. The tour served as an appetizer sampler, giving small hints of the treaures that could be discovered in the Village. Risotto, rice balls, cheese, pizza...my mouth waters as I recall the trip. Only two words can describe this tour...GO NOW!!

As a veteran of NYC Food Tours, what can I say, except that it was fabulous, as always. It's a wonderful activity, particularly with friends who have never before taken a NYC food tour. The guides are GREAT (Cindy! Bert!), food samples are generous, information is enlightening - always a perfect way to spend a half-day. I've done all the tours, several times each, and a FOOD TOUR is top priority on all visits to NYC!

We weren't sure what to expect on a food tour but this was awesome!!! Our guide was Kurt- he was wonderful!! He gave us so much information about the area, he was so witty and made it so much fun. The food was all delicious and we were stuffed! All in all, it was a great experience and we'd recommend it to everyone. (I don't know if you can request a specific guide but if so, request Kurt!!)