Iconic Foods of New York in Lower East Side, Chinatown, Nolita
Overview
This is not your typical food tour, but a real local exploration of the foods that make New York unique.
With a commitment to sustainability, we try all the foods you need to experience while in the city - pizza, bagels, Jewish deli food, and other dishes you might not have realized were so uniquely New York. Other treats on this tour might include a chopped cheese sandwich, black and white cookies, street meat, smoked salmon, and more.
Throughout, we'll learn about the origins of these dishes and explore some of the city's most exciting downtown neighborhoods from the East Village, Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Nolita.
We'll end with one of the city's most iconic desserts that will leave you stuffed and satiated with all the classics that you can now check off your list saying you've eaten New York!
What's Included
- Meals 6 or more tastings that add up to the equivalent of a meal
- Bottled water We encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle and we will find places throughout for you to fill up with fresh delicious New York water (seriously - some of the best in the US)
Meeting Location
165 Avenue A
New York, NY 10009, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Lafayette St. &
Cleveland Place, New York, NY 10012, USA
What To Expect
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East Village
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tompkins Square Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lower East Side
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nolita
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Williamsburg Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We will be walking for most of the 3 hours, so be sure to bring comfortable shoes and be prepare to burn all those calories.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Meals. 6 or more tastings that add up to the equivalent of a meal.
- Bottled water. We encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle and we will find places throughout for you to fill up with fresh delicious New York water (seriously - some of the best in the US).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Iconic Foods of New York in Lower East Side, Chinatown, Nolita is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We will be walking for most of the 3 hours, so be sure to bring comfortable shoes and be prepare to burn all those calories.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Iconic Foods of New York in Lower East Side, Chinatown, Nolita will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Meals6 or more tastings that add up to the equivalent of a meal
- Bottled waterWe encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle and we will find places throughout for you to fill up with fresh delicious New York water (seriously - some of the best in the US)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- We will be walking for most of the 3 hours, so be sure to bring comfortable shoes and be prepare to burn all those calories.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
