New York City for Foodies
New York City is paradise for food lovers: whether you're hungry for bagels or Buffalo mozzarella, NYC-style pizza or Burmese noodles, you're sure to find it in this capital of cuisine. Here's how to maximize every bite you take in the Big Apple.
Must-Try Dishes
Any New York City food experience worth its salt needs to start with the classic NYC food trinity: New York–style pizza, bagels, and hot dogs, all great grab-and-go snacks that are widely available all around town. Italian cuisine is another local favorite, so be sure to track down some cannoli or a meatball in neighborhoods like Little Italy and the Upper West Side. And for those looking for a quick taste of New York's diverse ethnic eats, look for one of the city's many curb-side food carts, which dole out everything from Middle Eastern falafel to Belgian waffles. Other foodstuffs like knishes (a dough-filled pastry) and soup dumplings also offer tasty samples of the city's rich Jewish and Chinese heritages.
Must-Do Experiences
- Walk the streets of Manhattan's Little Italy on a food tour, sampling Italian favorites like cannoli, fresh pasta, espresso, meatballs, and more.
- Savor the bohemian history of NYC on a Greenwich Village tour while snacking on local pizza and chocolate.
- Dig into a plate of Harlem's legendary soul food before heading to a happening nightspot for some live jazz or hip-hop music.
- Try some of the city's tastiest slices during an in-depth tour of NYC's best pizza spots.
- Explore the culture of New York's Russian community during a three-course lunch or dinner at the elegant Russian Tea Room.
- Escape Manhattan and discover the burgeoning food scene in Brooklyn, where you can sample everything from Polish pierogi to hipster-style, cold-brew coffee.
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NYC Lower East Side Food and Culture Small-Group Tour
From stroopwafel to mozzarella to knishes; there are many amazing eats on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. On this small-group walking tour, discover the neighborhood's diverse cultural heritage and learn how its immigration history has influenced its dynamic foodie scene. Along the way, visit markets, bakeries, and restaurants, and sample delicacies from all around the world.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food and Culture, Bus and Walking Tour
Take a bite out of New York City’s hippest borough on this half-day Brooklyn food and culture tour. From traditional ethnic eateries to culinary hotspots that spark national dining trends, your guide will show you where to eat like a local. Snack on kielbasa and pierogis in the Polish enclave of Greenpoint, satisfy your sweet tooth in DUMBO, and get a taste of farm-to-fork freshness in trendy Williamsburg. Vegetarians can be accommodated.
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$125.00
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$125.00
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Greenwich Village Italian Heritage Food Tour
Most visitors to Greenwich Village never get past its contemporary vibe, but with this tour through the Village and MacDougal Street, you can enjoy the insights of an insider guide to experience the authentic side of the neighborhood. Visit local haunts and historic sites, follow the footsteps of the Village’s most famous beatniks and bohemians, and sample classic New York foods at landmark eateries.
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Harlem Soul Food and Jazz Evening Tour
Delve into the musical legacy of Harlem with an exclusive insider’s jazz tour plus a live show at one of the neighborhood’s iconic venues. See Harlem landmarks like the Apollo Theater and Savoy Ballroom, and savor a preshow meal of soul food at Sylvia’s restaurant. After dinner, head to one of Harlem’s hottest nightspots for a live show featuring a 1920s swing ensemble or a modern rhythm and blues or jazz act.
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$175.00
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Original Crosstown Pizza Walk
Pizza is a huge NYC go-to for locals, and only a local knows the best places to grab the tastiest pizza. During this pizza walking tour of Manhattan, follow a guide, and stop in at three unique and highly rated pizzerias to sample different slices, from Neapolitan to Sicilian. Along the way, learn about the fascinating history and culture of the neighborhoods you walk through.
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New York's West Village Food Tour
West Village offers some of New York City’s yummiest food. If you’re new to the city, this West Village food tour can serve as the perfect introduction to your trip, showing you great spots to grab food while you’re visiting. Stop in at six top-rated neighborhood eateries to sample local cuisine, and experience the cultural diversity of New York with fare ranging from Middle Eastern falafels to Italian cannoli.
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High Line Park and Greenwich Village Food Tour
Explore two of Manhattan’s most unique destinations while tantalizing your taste buds during this combo tour of High Line Park and Greenwich Village. Stroll along the leafy expanse of New York’s public park, built on an elevated former railway line. After working up an appetite, follow your senses on a tasting tour through trendy Greenwich Village. Learn about the neighborhood while stopping to sample pizza, chocolate, and Italian specialties.
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New York City Food Cart Walking Tour
New York City has some of the best street food in the world, but if you don’t know where to go, you could totally miss out on it. Discover the culinary delights of New York City’s food cart scene on this guided walking tour. Visit several of NYC’s food carts and food trucks and sample dishes served up right on the street.
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Lower East Side Bagel Tour
New York City’s Lower East side is home to many cultures and plenty of good food. Focus primarily on this area’s Jewish culture during this food tour. Start your tour with NYC’s most iconic food—the bagel—and follow your guide to bakeries, delis, candy shops, and markets that celebrate Jewish heritage. Visit synagogues, museums and local landmarks to hear stories about daily life and traditions in this colorful NYC community.
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VIP Dine 4Less Card New York
Looking to save money but still want to do some fine dining while visiting New York City? Try this economical Dine 4Less card and get up to 25 percent savings at some of the best fine-dining and mid-scale restaurants in NYC. This discount card is valid for up to four people and is redeemable at more than 60 great locations around the Big Apple. Savings are based on the food portion of the sale and good for up to 90 days from first use.
Please note: only one (1) card for up to four (4) people is required.
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Ice Cream Summer Weekend Tour in New York
Cool off with New York’s City’s sweetest treats on a 3-hour walking tour through Little Italy, SoHo and Chinatown. Set a leisurely pace as you follow your guide along a 2-mile route through the vibrant neighborhoods, and pause to sample six frozen desserts, from ice cream sandwiches to popsicles, milkshakes and puddings. Learn about the history of the ice cream sundae as you get an insider’s look at NYC’s dessert scene, and enjoy a sweet summer weekend day in the city.
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands