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Five Reasons Why You Should Book an Ahoy New York Private Food Tour

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Looking for fun, foodie ideas for a birthday celebration, bachelorette party or corporate/ company team outing?

Private food tours with Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting are perfect if you are planning a special event. New York City with its food, history and culture is perfect for a memorable outing. Here are five reasons why you should book an Ahoy New York private food tour.

The Perfect Gift

Ahoy New York Noodle Village Tasting

Our private food tours are great, stress-free gift ideas for friends, family, co-workers and more! Whether you are celebrating a holiday, a birthday, wedding or company milestone, there is nothing more special than bonding over delicious dishes. Best of all if you are celebrating a birthday, the birthday person gets to go on your private food tour for FREE! Ahoy New York recently celebrated our 15th year anniversary, so we know the ins and outs of foodie neighborhoods like Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita and Chelsea.

Customizable Tour

Ahoy New York Food Tours Chinatown and Little Italy Food Fest

Ahoy New York can help you plan your event and make it special. We can offer many ways to customize your private food tour to fit your interests and needs including start time, length of the tour, group size, the tastings and more! For example, we have An Italian Feast in Little Italy, with 4 seated tastings at popular restaurants in the heart of Little Italy. We also can offer private food tours centered around Chinatown & Little Italy, Nolita and Market 57 in Chelsea.

Bond Over NYC History

Ahoy New York Tasty Global Bites Food Tour

New York City is rich in history, so our talented guides love sharing stories about what makes New York City neighborhoods so unique in a fun and engaging way. This includes the history of the food too! For example, some of the places you can visit have been in business for decades and some even have been open for over 100 years! You can also learn about the Bloody Angle in Chinatown or the mafia history in Little Italy.

Partnerships with Neighborhood Businesses

Di Palos Staff

Ahoy New York is proud to partner with top notch bakeries, restaurants and shops across Lower Manhattan including many family- owned businesses like Di Palo’s Fine Foods, Ferrara’s Bakery and Café and Hay Hay Roasted. These businesses are truly what make New York City one of a kind. They are so important to the culture, so it is important to share their stories. Afterwards, we are happy to share lots of recommendations for even more entertainment, shopping and food & drinks options.

Plenty of Yummy Tastings

Ahoy New York Italian Cheeses and Cold Cuts

Of course, the star of any food tour are the tastings! On our private food tours, you can taste authentic, iconic New York dishes, celebrated for their flavor and history. We like to highlight hidden gems off the beaten path, neighborhood favorites and everything in between. Tastings can include fresh pasta, scrumptious cannoli, juicy dumplings, savory Chinese style BBQ meats and so much more! We also can accommodate many dietary restrictions and allergies so everyone can enjoy the food.

You can find more information and how to book on our private tours page.