The Greenwich Village Food Tour, Close Up
In short: the NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour is a 2.5-hour walk in English with six named tastings, from a bagel at Bagel Bob’s on University Place to a cupcake at Molly’s Cupcakes. Between bites it passes Washington Mews, Washington Square Park and two film and TV stoops. It is vegetarian-friendly and stroller and wheelchair accessible.
What it is
A walking tasting of the foods the Village is known for, each at a named shop, with sights on the way between them. The listing names every stop, which makes it easy to check against dietary needs before booking. What the Village eats gives the background to each.
The route, stop by stop
- Bagel Bob’s, University Place: a New York bagel with cream cheese.
- Washington Mews, the cobbled lane of former stables north of the park. Washington Mews explains its history.
- Washington Square Park.
- Mamoun’s: falafel.
- Bleecker Street Pizza: a slice.
- The Little Taco House: tacos.
- Faicco’s: Italian specialities.
- 23 Cornelia Street, the “Carrie Bradshaw” stoop on Perry Street and the “Friends” building on Bedford Street, seen from the pavement. The Friends apartment covers the etiquette.
- Molly’s Cupcakes: a cupcake to finish.
The listing fixes the start and the finish; it names the sights but not where each falls between the tastings.
Who it suits
Visitors who want the neighbourhood by way of its food, vegetarians (the listing calls it vegetarian-friendly), and families with strollers or wheelchair users, since it is the food walk that states it is accessible. It runs in rain, hail or shine, and a private option exists.
It covers less history than the Greenwich Village walking tour. The six-tastings food tour is the other food walk, half an hour longer, with a secret dish and no wheelchair access.
What travellers mention
Stefanie from the US found the guide funny and knowledgeable. Jade from the UK mentions the pace and the variety, and Lori and Anne from the US say the food was well chosen. Genevieve from the US called it “a lovely and informative walk … with some local bites”.
April from the US liked the mix of celebrity landmarks and food. Sarah from the US says the food tour was the favourite part of the trip.
Practicalities
Included
- Six tastings, from bagel to cupcake
- A bottle of water
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Not included
- Tips
- Transport
- Wet-weather gear
Come hungry and tell the operator about dietary needs in advance. Start times are not published as fixed: check the calendar in the booking widget. How to get there lists the Village stations.
In its favour
- Every tasting named on the listing
- Vegetarian-friendly
- Stroller and wheelchair accessible
- Film and TV stoops on the way
Worth knowing
- Tips and transport not included
- Runs in rain, so wet-weather gear is the walker’s own
- English only
The stoop on Perry Street is a private house with a chain across the steps, and the residents ask people not to sit. A photograph from the pavement is the accepted practice.
Two alternatives
Secret dishNYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings
History walkGreenwich Village Tour
Frequently asked questions
What does the food tour taste?
Six things: a bagel with cream cheese at Bagel Bob’s, falafel at Mamoun’s, a slice at Bleecker Street Pizza, tacos at The Little Taco House, Italian specialities at Faicco’s and a cupcake at Molly’s Cupcakes. Food tours compares it with the other food walk.
Is it suitable for vegetarians?
The listing calls it vegetarian-friendly. Other dietary needs should be raised with the operator in advance.
Can a stroller or wheelchair come along?
Yes. The listing states the walk is stroller and wheelchair accessible. The six-tastings food tour is the one that is not.