10/07/2026
So… why choose Ahoy New York Food Tours when you saw so many others that look the same on third party booking sites? Grab a snack, we'll explain.
🎓 Our guides basically have degrees in deliciousness. Every Ahoy New York guide is a licensed NYC tour guide & goes through 4-6 weeks of training. Think cooking school meets anthropology class meets World History. Why so much? Because we want to know our cooking techniques, get the culture right, tell the history accurately, & show real respect to the neighborhoods that welcome us in. And we take care of our guides so they can take care of you.
🥟 You will not leave hungry! 9 tastings, 3 to 4 of them seated at a local restaurant or cafe, 2 to 3 beverages included, bathroom access (you're welcome), & tours built to be accessible for everyone.
🏆 17 years in & still collecting trophies. Woman-owned, top rated, & award winning, including multiple TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice awards & USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice 2026. Our shelf is getting crowded, but that's not a brag, just truly humbled & grateful.
🏮 We were here before it was trendy. We've been walking Chinatown & Little Italy since 2009, back when "food tour" wasn't a big thing yet. We came to celebrate these communities & shine a light on their small businesses, not to treat them like a bargain bin. Imitation is flattering, but you know what they say about the original 😉
🌱 Everyone eats. Gluten-free, vegan, Alpha-gal, & most other dietary needs & allergies? We've got you. Nobody should be stuck watching everyone else eat dumplings. And if we encounter something new, then we do our best to research & find something you can have. The point is, we care enough to try.
🌈 All are welcome. Period. Every ability, age, background, religion, & gender. Diversity is beautiful & you're safe with us!
✨ Quality over cheap eats. Lots of folks come to Chinatown hunting for the cheapest bite. We're hunting for the best one.
💸 "Okay but why does it cost more?" Fair question! Because of everything above, plus: small groups so you actually get attention, & fact-based history with zero gawking & zero exploitation. And the restaurants & cafes you'll visit? Many of them have been with us for years. They're family, & we make sure our partnership supports their business, not just ours. Sure, you can find cheaper. But cheaper usually costs you the good stuff.
❤️ Hospitality is our whole thing. We live by omotenashi, the Japanese idea of service with heart. You're not just a guest for the day. You're our friend in NYC now. Sorry, no take-backs.
Come hungry, leave happy (and probably a little full).
Have we peaked your interest? Book your spot ➡️ https://ahoynewyorkfoodtours.com/tour/chinatown-little-italy-food-fest-walking-food-tour (link in bio)
