Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting

The Ahoy Food Tour spanning Chinatown and Little Italy was great! We did it as a team event, and it ended up being a very special experience. Lily, our tour guide, was amazing. As a history major, she was not only knowledgeable about the yummy food we were sampling, but she was also able to share the historical context of all the places we went to! A great combination of being able to try the very best of Chinatown and Little Italy, with enough walking all throughout so we didn’t feel too full by the end of the tour. Highly recommend!

We had an absolutely amazing experience on our NYC food tour with our guide Lilly! She was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and had the most delightful personality, which made the tour so enjoyable from start to finish. The tour was not only fascinating but also perfectly curated, blending rich history with delicious food tastings at several fantastic spots in Chinatown and Little Italy. Lilly’s storytelling truly brought the history of these neighborhoods to life, and the food was simply incredible. I highly recommend this tour with AHOY to anyone looking for a fun, flavorful, and informative experience in NYC. Thank you, Lilly, for making our day unforgettable!

Amazing tour with Solange and Liz! The tour was a combination of historical context paired with various eats from Chinatown and Little Italy. I definitely recommend a private group with these ladies as the more casual and personal atmosphere made it a lot more special! The items picked out were absolutely delicious - do not skip out on the duck! We got Liz as a bonus and it was amazing to hear her expertise show through as an experienced guide and as a born and raised New Yorker!

We loved the Chinatown and Little Italy food tour with Hannah. She was full of great information and shared her love of all food through her explanations and enthusiasm. Would highly recommend!

I’ve been to NYC many times on short trips, this was one of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve had ! Hannah was so knowledgeable.

How is it that I can learn so much about the city I was born in and have lived in most of my life, on a food tour no less?!!!! That's what happened with Ahoy New York Food Tour of China Town and Little Italy, led by Patrick, a most informative and charming guide. The food was great the experience was phenomenal!

Patrick was the best - funny, personable, picked great eating experiences and really knew the history of the food and the locations. By far one of our best food tours taken and if you get the chance when in NY City - choose Ahoy New York Food Tours and Patrick for sure! Also, the owner (Alana) is terrific as well... this is a can't miss!

This is the first review I have ever written on Google but Lily and Ahoy NY Food Tours earned it. I was traveling to NY with my 15 year old son from SF and the tour was AMAZING. Lily was engaging, knowledgeable about local history and approachable. The food was fantastic and a great smattering of these two neighborhoods. I cannot recommend this tour any more highly. You will love it!!

Incredible food tour!! Our guide was Hannah and she was very friendly and informative!

We had an amazing time on the AHOY food tour through Chinatown and Little Italy. Our guide, Patrick, was absolutely fantastic — knowledgeable, entertaining, and clearly passionate about both the food and the rich cultural history of the neighborhoods

Unforgettable Food Tour Experience with My Daughter – great experience for foodies in NYC! My daughter and I took this food tour through Chinatown and Little Italy, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip to New York City! From start to finish, everything was incredibly well organized, fun, and delicious. Our guide, Patrick, was outstanding. His knowledge of the history and culture of both neighborhoods brought the entire experience to life. He didn’t just point out landmarks—he shared the rich stories behind the food, the people, and the traditions that shaped these vibrant communities. It made each tasting feel even more special and meaningful. We sampled everything from duck and fresh dumplings to classic Italian gnocchi and cannolis and every stop was thoughtfully chosen, authentic and delicious. My daughter and I loved not only trying new flavors but also learning together about the deep cultural roots behind each dish. If you're looking for a fun and enriching way to explore NYC, I highly recommend this tour. It was a perfect mix of history, culture, and amazing food—an experience my daughter and I will always remember. Huge thanks to Patrick for making the day so special!

I did this tour with my 19 year old grandsons and we all loved it. Hannah did a great job combining information about the food & the history of Chinatown & Little Italy. We would highly recommend it.

We took the Chinatown & Little Italy food tour over Memorial weekend. Our guide Patrick was so friendly and knowledgeable. It was the perfect afternoon stroll tasting the love that all 8 stops put into their food. We had fun, learned really interesting stories about each neighborhood’s history and left with full hearts and bellies! Would recommend for locals or tourists 👟🍝🥟🍽️🩷

Great food tour of China Town and Little Italy. Hannah was a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide. Choices of tasting were great.

The tour of Chinatown and Little Italy were amazing. Our guide, Patrick, was amazing. He gave us incredible history and insight, and got us into incredibly busy restaurants like a jedi knight! We called this a 4d tour - a great, traditional walking and historical tour with a 4th dimension of tasting the history as well. Don't hesitate - book this tour!

Patrick was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic Guide. Loved the friendly feel and the interjection of history of the local neighborhood. He quickly made us a talkative group and would gladly book another tour

Hannah was an excellent tour guide and we had a wonderful time on the Chinatown/Little Italy tour! Very well organized with great selections and also quite enlightening historically.

I was genuinely stunned by how good this experience was. The food was, of course, incredible, but our tour guide, Hannah, was so knowledgeable about the local history and culture. It felt well-paced and had something for everyone. Hannah was also patient as our group asked tons of questions. I’d recommend it to anyone coming to New York!

My daughter and I were the only ones on the tour, so we had Hannah all to ourselves. It was so enjoyable, not only eating the food, but seeing the area and learning some of the history. Highly recommend!

My family and I had such a great time on this tour. Our guide, Lilly, was lovely. Really warm and friendly and excited to share their love of the area. The group size was small, which was perfect, and we moved at a steady pace but never felt rushed. We were able to take our time and really enjoy the space and the food. I liked that all of our stops were at small, older, established shops that had been around for decades or more. It made the tour feel more intimate and gave a better appreciation of the history these vendors have experienced to survive til today. Most importantly, the food was great and I left feeling appropriately full and a little more educated. Would definitely recommend to all who like a little cultural history with their Tasty Dumplings!

Great time and delicious food!

We thoroughly loved our China Town/Little Italy tour. The food tastings were wonderful, but the history shared by our tour guide Patrick Tune was even better. Thanks Patrick!!

Great tour for gluten sensitive people! I did not know what to expect given that many of the tastings contained gluten. Patrick did a great job of providing alternative tastings. Really enjoyed all but the GF pasta. Many thanks!

We had our food tour today with Lily who was so knowledgeable and funny! It’s nice to meet someone who was born and raised here to give us all the history of the restaurants, the streets and the neighborhoods we walked through. The variety of the foods was good and the portions were perfect and not too overfilling. Thank you!

patrick was great. very knowledgeable and shared interesting information abt the 2 new york areas. would very highly recommend Patric and the tour