Tour Info
Duration: 3 Hours
Tour Includes: 5 tastings! Professional tour guide and enough food for lunch!
Dietary Restrictions: Vegetarian friendly; Vegan & Gluten-free currently unavailable on this tour.
Walking Distance: 1 mile / 1.6km. This is one of our shortest walking tours but it packs a punch – great sightseeing, history and tons of food!
Tour meeting point: gold Tiffany’s clock in front of Eataly, located at 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY.
Tour Capacity: 4 people minimum / 14 people maximum
Tour Reviews (text at bottom of page):
Embark on a unique culinary expedition that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also emphasizes social responsibility and cultural enrichment. Join us as we delve into the historic yet ever-evolving neighborhoods of the Flatiron District and Union Square, where the echoes of history harmonize with the beat of modernity. With seasoned guides to lead the way, each step of this tour is a delightful blend of taste, history, and community engagement.
Tour Highlights:
Flatiron and Union Square: Start your adventure in the pulsating heart of New York City, where the storied past of the Flatiron and Union Square areas unfolds through iconic architecture and gastronomic delights. As you explore these vibrant neighborhoods, our guides will share tales of the city’s historical landmarks, weaving a narrative that connects the old with the new.
Madison Square Park: Enjoy the tranquility of Madison Square Park, an urban oasis amid the bustling cityscape. Here, you’ll not only relish delicious food but also learn about the park’s role in providing community space and promoting urban greenery, enhancing both environmental awareness and quality of life for city dwellers.
Union Square Greenmarket: Wander through the bustling stalls of the Union Square Greenmarket, a hub of local agriculture and sustainable practices. Our Social Impact Partner, the LES Ecology Center, will provide insights into urban composting and sustainability efforts. This market exemplifies how community-focused initiatives can create a sustainable urban environment that supports both local farmers and the city’s eco-friendly goals.
Flatiron Building: Capture stunning photos of the iconic Flatiron Building. As a symbol of New York’s architectural ambition and innovation, it serves as a perfect backdrop to discuss the city’s blend of historical preservation and modern development.
Food Stops: Dive into New York City’s rich culinary scene with stops at some of the best eateries that highlight both innovation and tradition:
Join us on this New York City Foodie Adventure and experience a journey that feeds your stomach and your soul. This tour not only highlights the best of New York’s culinary offerings but also its commitment to community and sustainability. Let our expert guides illuminate the paths through engaging stories, ensuring your experience is both enjoyable and enlightening.
The LES Ecology Center (Ecology Center) has pioneered community-based models in urban sustainability since 1987. They provide unique e-waste and composting services, environmental stewardship opportunities, and educational programming to all New Yorkers & visitors who want to learn about environmental issues and take responsibility for creating solutions through action.
Enjoy a talk from the composting team at the Union Square Greenmarket & learn about urban composting & sustainability!
On your tour you will hear the term “social impact”, but what does that really mean? For us, social impact is making sure that we have a positive impact on the communities we live and work in, as well as the amazing places we explore with our tours. We believe that truly experiencing a place “like a local” means having meaningful engagement that supports local, community-based organizations and learning about their causes and the people making them happen. Just as we carefully select the places you’ll visit and the food you’ll try, we have also carefully selected our social impact partners to showcase the amazing work being done in our communities. Your patronage on our tours is a small act to help these initiatives flourish. We want to help our visitors explore NYC on an authentic level and make sure that we are all having a positive impact while doing it.
Over a hundred years ago, the Flatiron District was a very important commercial and residential district in New York City. The Met Life Tower was once the tallest building in the world, many important historical figures lived in the neighborhood and there was, of course, Ladies Mile. Today, this incredibly beautiful and charming neighborhood is full of the city’s best restaurants and shops. Come enjoy all the modern day popularity of the Flatiron District and hear the interesting tales of what came before.
“Italian food court/theme park in the Flatiron District, Eataly (breakfast for two $15), attracts a crowd, and it’s a daily ritual for this writer, who uses the superstore as a coffee shop. I walk to work every morning and stop in at Café Lavazza for the best skim cappuccino and apricot croissant ever. Better than Milan, better than Paris,” Travel + Leisure.
“Wedged between the indie cool of the East Village and the corporate canyons of Midtown is this trio of neighborhoods. It’s here that you’ll find the eclectic crowds of Union Square, the triangular Flatiron Building, and the verdant respite of Madison Square Park.” And Union Square, “Union Square is like the Noah’s Ark of New York, rescuing at least two of every kind from the curling seas of concrete. In fact, one would be hard-pressed to find a more eclectic cross-section of locals gathered in one public place: suited businessfolk gulping fresh air during their lunch breaks, dreadlocked loiterers tapping beats on their tabla, skateboarders flipping tricks on the southeastern stairs, rowdy college kids guzzling student-priced eats, and throngs of protesting masses chanting fervently for various causes,” Fodor’s.
Focused on providing high quality, sustainable products for all, Eataly is the largest Italian retail and dining experience in the world, transforming the way consumers experience food, beverage and, culture. At Eataly, guests have the unique opportunity to experience Italian culture through markets, counters, cafés, restaurants and educational offerings that explore the best food and beverage options Italy’s 20 regions and the world has to offer. Since Oscar Farinetti first opened Eataly Torino Italy in 2007, his philosophy has spread to 39 stores across the world, including our US flagship NYC Flatiron (2010), Chicago (2013), NYC Downtown (2016), Boston (2016), L.A. (2017), Vegas (2018), Toronto (opening in 2019), and Dallas (opening in 2020). Eataly NYC Flatiron, the authentic Italian marketplace, opened in NYC is 2010. Located in the heart of the Flatiron neighborhood, features 8 unique food counters, 6 restaurants and bars, 2 cafes, and a market that all offer traditional Italian food in a vibrant ambiance. To learn more about Eataly please visit www.Eataly.com.
Plans sometimes change. We get it; it happens to us too. So we’re happy to provide a hassle-free, 100% refund if you give us 24 hours’ notice.
Inside of 24 hours, we’ve already started preparing for your visit, and can’t easily fill your slot, so we sadly can’t provide you a refund in that case.
