- Public tour
From Eataly to NYC’s best bagel, this tour is enough food for lunch with incredible history and architecture along the way. Recommended by Fodor’s! Tour runs Fri, & Sat 10:30am-1:30pm.
Tour Info
Duration: 3 Hours
Tour Includes: 6 tastings! Professional tour guide and enough food for lunch! Drinks not included.
Dietary restrictions: Vegetarian friendly. Vegan and gluten-free currently unavailable on this tour.
Walking Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km
Tour Capacity: 4 people minimum / 14 people maximum
Tour Reviews (text at bottom of page):
Are you ready for a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing? Join us as we explore the culinary wonders of the famous Chelsea neighborhood, where history and innovation meet, and where iconic landmarks are just the backdrop for irresistible flavors. Our expert tour guides are here to make every step of your journey as delectable as the food you’ll taste.
Tour Highlights:
- Chelsea Market Secrets: Our adventure begins in the heart of the vibrant Chelsea district, at the renowned Chelsea Market. Join us as we peel back the layers of this food lover’s paradise, where local artisans and chefs showcase their culinary prowess. As you stroll through this vibrant hub, our guides will immerse you in the rich tapestry of New York City’s culinary history, setting the stage for the feast ahead.
- High Line and Hudson Yards Views: After satisfying your palate, we shift gears and explore the incredible architecture and panoramic views from the world-famous High Line. Get ready for awe-inspiring moments as you soak in panoramic views of the cityscape from the world-famous High Line and the iconic Vessel at Hudson Yards. Capture Instagram-worthy photos that will make your friends green with envy.
- Diverse Food Stops: Now, let’s dive into the main course of our adventure—the food! We’ve curated a selection of delectable stops to satisfy your foodie cravings:
- Filaga Pizza: Experience the magic of New York-style pizza at Filaga Pizza, a local favorite.
- Takumi Taco: Journey into the fusion world of mouthwatering tacos, where diverse flavors collide.
- Seed + Mill: Indulge in tahini ice cream crowned with the nutty goodness of halva—a delightful dessert you won’t forget.
- Doughnuttery Doughnuts: Satiate your sweet tooth with scrumptious mini doughnuts, a bite-sized delight.
- Mao’s Bao: Delight in flavorful bao buns, where every bite is an explosion of taste.
- Eat Offbeat: Savor falafel and tarator dip from Eat Offbeat, our Social Impact partner, while making a positive contribution.
Please note that our tour stops are subject to change at any time, ensuring that we provide you with the most up-to-date and exciting foodie experiences in the city.
🍻 Toast to Your NYC Journey! 🍻 As a special treat, we’ve arranged a complimentary 5oz. draft pour at The Bronx Brewery in Hudson Yards for you to enjoy after your tour. Details will be provided in your confirmation email upon booking, so you can continue the festivities.
Join us on this epic culinary voyage through the heart of New York City, and let your taste buds be your guide. Book your adventure today, and get ready to elevate your foodie game to new heights!
Additional notes: This food tour is great for vegetarians. You can indulge in sangria (happy hour pricing for us at Takumi!), beer or wine (additional cost).
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Eat Offbeat is a social impact food company whose menus are entirely conceived and prepared by a team of refugees and minority immigrants from around the world who now live in New York City. Eat Offbeat has been bringing the best global home-cooking from around the world (Syria, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar…) to New York, are absolutely committed to incorporating different cultures into the kitchen, promising authentic recipes and a delicious mix of flavors. They have recently opened two new eateries, one at Chelsea Market and another at 550 Madison Ave and would love for you to stop by and learn more about Eat Offbeat!
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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.
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Meatpacking District
Although the area was originally residential, markets have existed in the district since the 1840s. People moved into tenements in the Meatpacking District in the 1820s to escape epidemics in what was then the main part of New York. In 1900, 250 slaughterhouses and packing plants filled the district; by the 1930s, those houses produced the nation’s third-largest volume of dressed meats. Five meatpacking companies still operate in the district. Boutiques and bars are more common than rump roasts these days, and the neighborhood continues to evolve almost daily.
Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market is a food hall, shopping mall, office building and television production facility located in the Chelsea neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan, in New York City. It was built in the former National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) factory complex where the Oreo cookie was invented and produced.
The High Line
“Built on a historic, elevated freight line destined for demolition, the High Line has inspired millions worldwide as an example of how cities can reuse industrial spaces to create beautiful, hybrid spaces.”
Hudson Yards
Hudson Yards is the largest real estate development project in the history of the United States! It features five acres of public space and gardens with the centerpiece being the Vessel which is an interactive landmark. There is one million square feet of shops and restaurants as well as office buildings and residential buildings. It has its own MTA subway stop off the 7 line. The 7 was extended to end here (previously the last stop was Times Square).
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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.
