From delectable dim sum in Chinatown to melt-in-your-mouth pizza in Brooklyn, the New York City culinary scene is bustling with flavor.
And what better way to capture the diverse tastes of our city than with a food tour?
Perfect for tourists and locals alike, these expert-guided tours provide us with a slice of New York culture. A thin crust pepperoni slice, that is.
Keep reading for the most delicious food tours in New York City.
Warning: you’ll most definitely leave in a food coma.
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Posited as the “Ultimate food paradise,” Chelsea Market is a great first stop on your New York City food tour. Become a Chelsea Market insider as you embark on seven on-the-go tastings and one formal seated tasting. Participants will enjoy a plethora of New York’s best: Margarita pizza from Filaga, artisanal cheese from Saxelby’s, the city’s “most delicious house-made hot dog” from Dickson’s, creamy gelato from L’arte Del Gelato, fresh Mortadella and Provolone from Cappone’s, an authentic Zucchini Crostada from Buon Italia, and Buttermilk Biscuits served with an award-winning jam from Sarabeth’s. And how could we forget about the special surprise from Chelsea Market Baskets?
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There’s no better place to discover the storied flavors of Manhattan than Greenwich Village, New York City’s most food-centric area. Tourists will “walk the same streets where music legends like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix found inspiration, and where comedians like Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock still perform.” Indulge in irresistible empanadas, salted caramel chocolates, chocolate-covered coffee beans, delicious homemade pasta, and local blueberry honey. The star of the show will be the famous Artichoke Slice from the renowned culinary establishment, Artichoke Pizza.
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Although most Manhannites are scared to cross the bridge, it’s totally worth it for this half-day food and culture tour of Brooklyn. This 4.5-hour bus excursion is substantially longer than other tours on this list, allowing you to really explore the ins and outs of the borough. Tourists will taste Millenial Meatballs from the Meatball Shop, Middle Eastern street food from Oasis, coal-fired New York-style pizza from table 87, and traditional Polish foods from Krolewskie Jadlo. For dessert, treat yourself to Chocolate bonbons from Jacques Torres, and fresh-out-of-the-oven cannolis from Monteleone Bakery.
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While many associate the Lower East side with fratty bars and even frattier bros, it is actually one of New York’s leading food and culture hubs. Filled with history and stacked with famous eats, LES is the perfect spot to stuff your face and learn something new while doing it. Participants will have the opportunity to see New York’s biggest landmarks, and we’re not talking about the Empire State building. Stops on the tour include Russ and Daughters, Economy Candy, Pickle Guys, Doughnut Planet, Vanessa’s, Kossar’s Bialys, and Katz’s Deli. Controversial opinion, but these legendary institutions rival the Statue of Liberty. Just saying.
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As evident in the name, everything about this food tour is hush-hush. On this secret pizza tour, you will navigate different slices of the East Village: a historically diverse neighborhood both in culture and cuisine. On the first stop, your tour guide will reveal the secret dish of the day, a very unique interpretation of the square slice. Afterward, you will be exposed to a diverse spectrum of ethnic foods: the Lebanese adaption of pizza, Manakeesh, an Asian twist on the New York classic, a stuffed Sesame Pancake, and a Bavarian cream tart from one of the city’s oldest Italian bakeries. To get the quintessential taste of Manhattan, participants will also indulge in the timeless classics: a White slice with pepperoni and a Margarita slice.
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The Chinatown and Little Italy tour specifically showcases local, family-owned businesses, which makes it all the more special. As you explore the maze of streets that make up Chinatown and Little Italy, your guide with “entertain you with fascinating historical stories and fill your stomach with delicious tastings.” Indulge in popular Chinese pastries, authentic Chinese dumplings, homemade mozzarella and prosciutto, delicious imported Italian cheeses and olives, fresh pasta, and famed Sicilian pastry, the cannoli.
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Mulberry not only sits at the intersection of three different New York City neighborhoods but also at three distinct cultural hubs. Tourists will travel to different ends of the world without ever leaving the concrete pavement of Mulberry Street. You will start by devouring the ever-so-addicting Spanish churro, and then will sink your teeth into freshly-imported French cheese. Following that, you’ll indulge in scrumptious falafel, pasta (paired with a glass of wine, of course!), savory Vietnamese spring rolls, and dessert from a Chinatown hotspot.
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The West Village is the hottest spot in New York right now, at least amongst trust-fund babies and social media influencers. But what many people don’t know is the West Village has been culturally relevant long before American Bar and Saint Theos stepped onto the scene. Tourists will visit Faicco’s Italian Specialities, a fourth-generation mom-and-pop shop, Mamoun’s Falafel, the oldest falafel restaurant in the city, Bleeker Street Pizza, voted the best pizza in New York three years in a row by The Food Network, Molly’s Cupcakes, the brainchild of a Cupcake Wars finalist, and more!
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