Private Group Tours
Private Walking Tour Information (top)
Tour Duration
Each tour is 3 hours in length. This 3 hours does not include time needed to arrive, park, get off bus, etc. Please factor that into your day. It is very important to arrive and begin the tour on time. We have other tours operating and we do not want to interfere with them.
Gratuities
In the tourism industry, it is customary to tip the tour guide. For Private Groups, a 15% gratuity will be added to your total cost and will be provided directly to your tour guide. Your tour guide greatly appreciates this!
Group Size
We can accommodate up to 48 people (16 per guide) on certain walking tours (see below).
Original Greenwich Village Tour - Capacity and Start Times
Maximum 48 people / 3 groups of 16 people
Tour Start Times: 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm
Chelsea Market/Meatpacking District Tour - Capacity and Start Times
Maximum 48 people / 3 groups of 16 people
Tour Start Times: Monday-Friday 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm
Saturday 11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm / Sunday 11:30am, 12:00pm
Central Greenwich Village SoHo Tour - Capacity and Start Times
Maximum 32 people / 2 groups of 16 people
Tour Start Times: 12:00pm, 12:30pm
Available Tuesday-Saturday - tour does not operate on Sunday
If you need to use two guides, there will be two different meeting locations.
Arriving On Time
It is very important that your group arrives on time. We ask all private groups to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled start time. This will give us the time needed to organize the group, send a few people to the restroom, answer questions, and give the tour overview. It is also very important to arrive on time so we do not interfere with any other scheduled tours that are running on that day.
About Our Tours
Each tour highlights interesting food establishments and their specialties along with the history, culture, architecture, and local entertainment offerings of the neighborhood. If your total group is larger than 16 people we will split your group into two separate groups, each with their own private guide. Each group will experience the same exact tour but in a different order. We do this so we are not at any one place at the same time.
Food Tastings
All food tastings are done on the go, we are not seated in the establishments. Enough food tastings are served so that the majority of our participants find lunch afterwards unnecessary.
Restrooms
Restroom stops are available on each tour.
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate large groups of tour attendees using the restrooms at any point during the tour. We can accommodate 2-3 people at a time. If you are traveling by motor coach please advise the tour attendees to use the restroom on the bus before departing. Unfortunately this has become a problem that we need to address before selling a group tour.
Attire
Please dress appropriately, New York City is cold in the winter and warm in the summer.
Foot Wear
Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
Inclement Weather
Tours are held rain or shine
Booking a Tour
Please fill out the Private Tour Request Form below. Advance bookings are suggested; tours dates get booked well in advance. Weekday tours are much easier to book than Weekend tours.
Foods of New York
Our staff will do their best to accommodate your specific needs.
Other Questions
Please go to the Frequently Asked Questions page for further tour information. We will answer all of your questions by phone or email once we receive the completed Private Tour Request Form below.
Private Tour Contract Information (top)
Private Tours: Purchased less than 15 days from a tour date
Full payment made by credit card or check is required immediately to hold a specific date, time slot, and tour guides.
Private Tours: Purchased 16-30 days prior to a tour date:
A $300 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a specific date, time slot, and tour guides.
A deposit made by a credit card will hold the date immediately.
Remaining balance (non refundable) is due 10 days prior to the tour.
Private Tours: Purchased 31-90 days prior to a tour date:
A non-refundable deposit is required to hold a specific date, time slot, and tour guides.
$100 (1-16 people), $200 (17-32 people), $300 (18-48 People)
Deposit made by credit card will hold the date immediately.
Remaining balance (non refundable) is due 15 days prior to the tour.
• No refunds are given for no-shows. A $35 service fee is charged for returned checks.
Private Tour Prices (top)
Group tours are sold on a flat fee basis. A 15% gratuity will be added to this fee.
| 1-16 People | (One Guide) | $672 + 15% Gratuity = $772.00 |
| 17-32 People | (Two Guides) | $1344 + 15% Gratuity = $1545.00 |
| 33-48 People | (Three Guides) | $2016 + 15% Gratuity = $2318.00 |
Please complete the Private Tour Request Form below. A Foods of New York representative will contact you within 48 hours and inform you if the date and time you requested is available.
