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We enjoyed the food and walking tour of Little Italy and Chinatown. We had Lilly for our guide and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. As a history major I very much appreciated the stories! Of course the food was awesome and a good sampling from each area! Thanks Lilly! Would definitely recommend this tour!

This was perfectly paced and proportioned. Just the right amount of walking, just the right amount of food, and amazing backstory provided by Lily who was a very knowledgeable and welcoming guide. We were two adults and two early teens and it was an amazing experience to get authentic New York food and history. Amazing sites to take in. Not a regret and highly recommend to anyone considering.

Excellent tour! Informative and all the food was amazing. Patrick was incredible and made the day fun and enjoyable. You can tell he loves his job. Highly recommend!

Booked a tour for a corporate team building event and it was so great! Our guide Patrick was so knowledgeable about the area and provided us some great history as well as amazing food. You can tell he is passionate about NYC and the neighborhood we toured. It really set the stage for an energetic and fun tour. Thank you Ahoy and especially Patrick!

This was the best, most delicious and informative food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy I could have imagined!!! Elizabeth our native New Yorker tour guide did such an amazing job weaving together the history of the cuisine and culture of these places and gave us the historical context to truly appreciate the food we were enjoying! I was so grateful! Would give my highest recommendation to anyone who appreciates amazing food, history and culture. Thank you!!!

Took the Chinatown/Little Italy tour on Sunday - Hannah was absolutely phenomenal! I loved hearing all the facts and tid bits about the food, culture, and history surrounding both Chinatown and Little Italy -- all the bites were incredible, and now I know the best stops to make in the area for future trips!

Hannah was our guide and she was amazing! Super knowledgeable about the history of Chinatown and Little Italy. The food options were delicious and varied. I’d definitely do it again!

Excellent Tour! Great and knowledgeable tour guides! I wish some of the stops provided larger samples of tastings but the tour was enjoyed by all.

Patrick was an excellent guide! He gave just the right amount of history along the tour. He is clearly passionate about what he does and seems to love sharing his knowledge. The food was fantastic! The tour was well thought out and paced. All in all, a perfect way to spend part of a day!

My three buddies and I took the Chinatown/Little Italy tour with Patrick as our guide and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Patrick’s energy, knowledge and love of his job were on clear display and made the whole experience educational and entertaining. As a native New Yorker who grew up in Flushing, there was a lot that I learned about Manhattan’s Chinatown and Little Italy’s history and on top of that, all the food we tried was delicious! Patrick was a really fun and interesting guy to hang out with! I highly highly recommend this! It’s time and money well spent!

You won’t regret spending your time in NY this way. I completed this female-owned small company tour yesterday with my three teenage daughters. Patrick was our amazing tour guide (he’s been doing these for several years). He was knowledgeable, welcoming, and friendly. The chosen food locations were varied and a perfect tasting of Nolita. The pace of the tour was great and we made several stops at interesting non-food locations to hear about the neighborhood. We had such a great time, I would do one of their other tours another time.

Wow! This is the best food tour I have ever been on. Lily was fantastic! The food, history and friendliness were spot on. I would highly recommend.

What an entertaining and informative way to experience China Town and Little Italy! If you love food, exploring, want to know the back story and understand the history behind the neighborhoods this is for you!! Lily, our guide was warm, knowledgeable and so easy to chat with. We experienced 8 different tastings and loved every minute.

We had a wonderful tour with Patrick. He was engaging and knowledgeable - a great story teller!

We experienced the Chinatown/Little Italy tour with Patrick and it was a great way to learn the history of the area and find the really good local spots to eat. We did an early tour and ended up back in the area for dinner and dessert. Patrick was super friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. Would definitely do another tour with them.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Liz made this tour unforgettableThe Ahoy New York Chinatown and Little Italy food tour was one of our favorite experiences of the whole trip — and a lot of that credit goes to our guide, Liz.She was knowledgeable, friendly, and thorough without ever feeling like she was just running through a checklist. Her familiarity with these neighborhoods goes well beyond the surface — she shared history and stories that genuinely added to every stop, and it was clear how much she loves this part of the city.The food was fantastic. Every stop felt intentional, and we walked away having tried things we never would have discovered on our own.What impressed us most was how naturally Liz personalized the experience. She read our group well and made the whole thing feel tailored rather than generic. She also handled a food allergy in our group with total ease — communicated with vendors in advance, offered alternatives, and made sure no one felt like an afterthought. That kind of care really stands out.We had a wonderful time. Highly recommend this tour, and if you’re lucky enough to get Liz as your guide, you’re in great hands.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

We had an excellent time on our food tour of Chinatown/Little Italy. Our guide, Hannah, was very knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the food and the history of these neighborhoods. The food was delicious and satisfying. We highly recommend this tour.

Lily was an amazing tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and incredibly engaging. We loved our time with her in China Town and Little Italy. Her pacing was very good, and the food was delicious. We highly recommend New York Ahoy Food Tours and Lily.

Amazing and educational experience. Patrick was knowledgeable and easy going. Made the experience special. Beautiful day and we made some new friends

We loved our tour! Liz was so much fun and knowledgeable. We had great snacks and a history lesson. The tour was well paced and mindful of when we needed to rest.

Our guide Patrick brought the history and cuisine of Chinatown and Little Italy alive-he was wonderful start to finish. He was high energy but not overly so, he was very warm and personable, he knew all the history and cool stories of the Chinatown and Little Italy areas we toured. He's obviously well liked and respected by the vendors on the tour. I toured with my 2 sisters, we had not been together in NYC in a really long time and only had one day free to do something like this and it was such a blessing Patrick and this tour worked out for us! I would highly recommend this tour and especially Patrick! I'd love to bring my husband and kids back and do it again!

Patrick was an absolutely brilliant guide and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our food tour with him! Patrick created a warm and welcoming environment for every guest on the tour and had exceptional rapport with each and every business where we ate, greeting each person by name. He was also extremely knowledgeable and my husband remarked that he gave lots of information about each area of the city we toured that we wouldn’t have known otherwise. It was outstanding!Additionally, I have some unique (and somewhat challenging to accommodate) food allergies, and the whole team at Ahoy went above and beyond to make sure I was not just accommodated, but felt safe and confident eating each and every item. I would 100% recommend an Ahoy food tour to anyone asking for something fun to do in the city! They are a wonderful team and we greatly appreciated the seamless experience they created for us.

Our guide, Patrick, was awesome. The tour was fun, informational, and historical. The food was amazing and I want to bring my dad and sister back to do this tour!

Lily was a terrific tour guide! Professional, funny with a load of interesting facts about Chinatown and Little Italy. Some great 'snacks' along the way. Highly recommend this tour.

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!