Foods of New York Tours

Discover the Real New York!

Since 1999 Foods of New York Tours has been giving food tasting and cultural walking tours through New York City's most delicious and historic neighborhoods. We provide a "non-touristy" experience so you feel like a native New Yorker! Each tour includes food tastings from the best specialty food shops, ethnic eateries, and one local restaurant, as well as an "off-the-beaten-path" glimpse of "Life in New York City" -the history, culture, architecture, and entertainment offerings.

Advanced purchase required, tours usually sell out!

New York City's Best Food Tours Since 1999!

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Choose a Food & Culture Tour

The Original Greenwich Village
Food & Culture Walking Tour
-The West Village-

A tasting journey through the W. Village

Discover the food, history and culture of the old Italian section of Greenwich Village. Taste delicious specialties from seven of our favorite "mom and pop" food establishments. Venture off the beaten path, through the winding, tree-lined streets of this picturesque neighborhood. Additional Original Greenwich Village Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>

Chelsea Market and
The Meatpacking District
Food & Culture Walking Tour

Explore NYC's Historic Food Market

Explore NYC's urban indoor food market - birthplace of the Oreo Cookie! Learn about the history of Chelsea Market and find out how it became the ultimate indoor food paradise (while tasting your way through). Also walk on the new High Line Walkway & visit the trendy Meatpacking District. Additional Chelsea Market and The Meatpacking District Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>

Nolita/NoHo
Food & Culture Walking Tour
-North of Little Italy-

Charming Streets and Downtown Eats

Weave through the cozy corners of Nolita and NoHo where old-world charm meets a youthful downtown vibe. Taste mouthwatering eats - Roman-style pizza, a Brooklyn blackout cupcake, authentic Mexican street food - from undiscovered spots that specialize in century-old techniques. Additional Nolita/NoHo Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>

Central Greenwich Village
Food & Culture Walking Tour

A Melting Pot of Flavors

Stroll through the heart of Greenwich Village and discover its unique culinary diversity and rich counter-cultural history. Hear stories of the famous bohemians, beatniks, artists, and musicians who got their start here. Taste food specialties from six of our favorite spots. Additional Central Greenwich Village Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>

Explore Chinatown
Food & Culture Walking Tour

The Best Dumplings & Peking Duck!

**NEW: Evening Tour Thurs**

Join us to discover the delicious cuisine, history, and culture of New York City's Chinatown. Your Foods of New York Tour guide will lead you though this diverse neighborhood while tasting delicious foods (Dim Sum & Peking Duck!) that makes this area of New York City so unique. Additional Explore Chinatown Food & Culture Walking Tour Information >>

The Best of Brooklyn
Half-Day Food & Culture Tour
-Combination Bus & Walking Tour-

A trip to Brooklyn & around the world
(Operated by NEW YORK FUN TOURS)

Brooklyn is HOT. What better way to explore the ethnic diversity of NYC than with this exclusive culinary tour of Brooklyn. Observe amazing Brooklyn Bridge views, gain cultural enlightenment and an education on the immigrant experience all while tasting delicious & filling foods from around the world. Additional The Best of Brooklyn Half-Day Food & Culture Tour Information >>

Private Tours & Food Events

Private Party & Large Group
Food & Culture Walking Tours

All the food.
Just your friends.

Want to spice up your next event? Plan your next work outing, birthday party, or travel excursion with Foods of NY Tours! It's easy. We do all the prep work. You come hungry! Join us for a day filled with NYC architecture, history, food and, of course, memories!
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Hands on Cooking
Demonstration & Dinner
with Chef Raffaele

A Feast with Food & Wine
(Operated by Rafele Ristorante)

Meet Chef Raffaele, Owner & Executive Chef of the highly rated Rafele Ristorante in Greenwich Village. Join this behind-the-scenes class and learn to cook a 4-course Italian feast! Assist in prepping, then sit down to enjoy the dish you prepared and more. Wine Tastings Optional. Additional Hands on Cooking Demonstration & Dinner with Chef Raffaele Tour Information >>

What is a Food Tour?

food tour |füd tŏŏr| noun
plural noun: food tours

a unique and memorable food tasting experience through delicious, historic, and off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods, while walking with a guide; for locals & visitors.
a food and cultural journey, taken for pleasure, visiting places of interest while tasting foods along a specific route.

SYNONYMS: gratification, grins, laughter, mouthwatering, scrumptious, tasty.
ANTONYMS: hungry, confused, lost.
ORIGIN: began with first bite of falafel, MacDougal St., 1977. shared with world, 1999.
SOURCE: Foods of NY Tours, LLC.

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New York City's Original and Best Food Tasting & Cultural Walking Tours - Est. 1999