FOOD TOUR DESCRIPTION

Chelsea Market &
The Highline

Food and Culture
Walking Tour

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The Ultimate Food Paradise

Become a Chelsea Market Insider!

Join us as we reveal the secrets and unique character of one of the greatest indoor food markets. Discover the birthplace of the Oreo Cookie! Enjoy a variety of artisanal foods; from housemade NY hot dogs to Japanese inspired Mexican, from American farmstead cheeses to freshly made buttermilk biscuits. Chelsea Market has it all! We will take you on a tasting adventure visiting our favorite vendors and telling the fascinating stories of how they began.

Once outside, walk on the High Line*, NYC’s elevated public park. You’ll hear compelling tales of the rail line that once served the West Side’s factories and butchers. You’ll wander through the Meatpacking District and find out how this area went from not to hot!

Embark on an enticing food tour with us, uncovering the secrets and stories of one of the greatest indoor food markets. Discover the birthplace of the Oreo cookie and savor artisanal delights on our tasting tour. Join us as we explore Chelsea Market, visiting a variety of top vendors and sharing their fascinating beginnings. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely walk on the High Line*, NYC’s elevated park, and hear tales of its history serving West Side factories. Wander through the Meatpacking District, understanding its transformation from “not” to “hot.” Immerse yourself in a flavorful journey through history and innovation!

*Walking on The High Line is weather permitting for safety reasons.
98% of tours walk on The High Line.
2% of tours will only view The High Line.

TOURING

Days offered

Thur - Mon

DURATION

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3hrs

THEME

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Food Hall

COST

Price per person

$75 / per person

FOOD TASTINGS SERVED

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This tour includes 2 indoor/seated tastings and 6 indoor on-the-go tastings.
Dietary Restrictions Accommodated are Vegetarian & Nut-Free (non-severe)

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FOOD TOUR INFORMATION

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Included

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All Delicious Food Tastings

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A Charming Tour Guide

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Our FNYT Digital Insiders Guide

Details

EXPERIENCED ON THIS TOUR

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Our tours are a beautiful blend of food, history and fun. Not only will you taste and learn the origins of delicious foods but you will be wowed by offbeat cultural insights and impressed by under-the-radar historical tales. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the company of other travelers from all around the world, all while your tour guide treats you like gold – as you deserve to be treated. See a glimpse for yourself.

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Famous Food Market

We’ll guide you to delicious food, as we reveal the secrets of one of the greatest indoor food markets in the world.

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A Building and A Cookie

Discover often overlooked historical details of this 120 year old building and hear how the OREO COOKIE was invented here.

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A Park with a Past

Be stunned by the sites as you walk on this elevated railway. Hear harrowing tales of its “Death Avenue” story.

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Beef Butchers & Celebrity Chefs

Learn about the last of the Meatpacking District’s working butchers while learning about the nightlife revolution of this not-to-hot neighborhood.

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Delicious Food

Food that tastes even better when accompanied by well-researched and highly interesting tales told by career tour guides.

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Stories Like No Other

Hang on every word as the food and neighborhood come alive in a way only Foods of NY Tours can do.

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ALL FOOD INCLUDED

8 Tastings (lunch)

(855) 223-8684

Thur - Mon

3 Hrs

$75 per person

8 Tastings (lunch)

Prefer to Call? (332) 236-9635

Thur - Mon

Available Dates

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