NYC Underworld: Irish, Italian & Chinese Crime & Food Tour

Chinatown, New York, New York



Discover New York City’s immigrant food culture on a guided walking tour with a qualified chef. Explore iconic neighborhoods and enjoy six carefully selected food tastings.

Highlights

  • Explore Irish, Italian & Chinatown neighborhoods
  • Hear true stories of NYC’s early gangs
  • Visit key locations from Five Points to Little Italy
  • Enjoy authentic local food tastings
  • Learn from a knowledgeable local guide

Description

Taste your way through New York’s underworld, where food, immigration, and organized crime collide. Journey through Chinatown, Little Italy, and Lower Manhattan, enjoying authentic food tastings while uncovering the criminal histories of the Irish, Italian, and Chinese communities that helped shape New York. From the notorious Irish gangs of the Five Points and the rise of the Italian Mafia to the secretive world of Chinese organized crime and the tongs, discover the characters, rivalries, rackets, and neighborhoods behind New York’s underworld. Led by a classically trained chef and licensed New York City tour guide, you’ll experience the foods of these three communities while discovering the fascinating history behind them. Three cultures. Three underworlds. One unforgettable taste of New York.

Includes

Six food tastings (sample portions, not a full meal) Professional guide Visits to iconic neighborhoods, markets, and local eateries

Excludes

Transportation to and from the meeting point Tips for the guide

Important Information

  • Food tastings are sample portions and do not replace a full meal Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking Be prepared for varying weather conditions Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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