Tour Info
Duration: 3 Hours
Tour Includes: 6 tastings: enough food for lunch! Drinks not included. Your local, licensed tour guide is a master host and a phenomenal storyteller!
We can accommodate dietary restrictions.
Walking Distance: 1.5 miles / 2.4 km
Tour Capacity: 14 people maximum
Are you ready for a culinary adventure that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also contributes positively to the local community this Holiday Season? Join us as we embark on a journey through the culinary wonders of famous Chelsea Market and beyond, where history and innovation converge. Experience the magic of the season with festive flavors, local artisan dishes, and a deep connection to the community. Our expert tour guides will lead you through a world of history, innovation, and sustainable dining—just in time for the holidays!
Tour Highlights:
Chelsea Market Secrets: Our adventure kicks off in the pulsing heart of the vibrant Chelsea district, at the celebrated Chelsea Market, where holiday lights, festive décor, and irresistible seasonal flavors await! As we navigate through this food lover’s haven, where local artisans and chefs exhibit their culinary skills, our guides will not only share the rich tapestry of New York City’s culinary history but also highlight the market’s initiatives in supporting local businesses and sustainable practices. This sets the stage for the feast ahead while underscoring our commitment to community and sustainability.
Market 57 at Pier 57: Situated on the historic Pier 57, Market 57 captures the very essence of New York City’s diverse and innovative gastronomy while paying homage to the culinary legacy of the great James Beard through the James Beard Foundation. Enjoy delectable dishes and stunning views of the Hudson River. Engage with initiatives that support culinary education and sustainable food practices, warming your heart and your taste buds.
High Line and Hudson Yards Views: After savoring delicious bites, enjoy panoramic views of the city from the High Line, beautifully decorated for the season. Capture Instagram-worthy holiday photos of the iconic Vessel at Hudson Yards, while learning about the High Line’s transformation into an urban oasis and its lasting impact on the city’s environment. It’s the perfect way to take in the sights and sounds of New York during the most wonderful time of the year.
Diverse Food Stops: Dive into the main course of our adventure with a selection of delectable stops at both Chelsea Market & Market 57:
- Filaga Pizza: Experience the magic of New York-style pizza at Filaga, a local favorite.
- Takumi Taco: Journey into the fusion world with mouthwatering tacos where diverse flavors collide.
- Joey Bats: Indulge in a taste of Portugal right here in NYC with these delicious “Pastéis de Natas” (mini tarts).
- Doughnuttery Doughnuts: Satisfy your sweet tooth with scrumptious mini doughnuts, a bite-sized delight.
- Nom Wah: A LES favorite since 1920, now in Chelsea! Taste their famous dumplings.
- Bird & Branch: Wash down all the delicious food with refreshing Passionfruit iced tea from our social impact partner, supporting community development.
🍻 Toast to Your NYC Journey! 🍻 Cap off your tour with a festive toast! Head over to The Bronx Brewery at Hudson Yards for 15% off all food items and a complimentary 5oz draft pour with any food purchase. It’s the perfect way to unwind and toast to your NYC holiday adventure! Details of how to redeem provided upon tour purchase.
This Holiday Season, join us with your loved ones on this epic culinary voyage through the heart of New York City. Every bite supports local businesses and social change. Reserve your spot today and let the spirit of the season lead you on a culinary adventure you’ll never forget.
Additional Notes: This food tour caters well to vegetarians. You can indulge in sangria (happy hour pricing for us at Takumi!), beer, or wine (additional cost). 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.
¡Nuevo! ¡Únase a nosotros los viernes a las 4:30 p. m. para el recorrido en español!
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¡Disfruta de este increíble recorrido gastronómico completamente en español! Escuchará las historias de Chelsea Market, la historia del vecindario y probará comida deliciosa con su guía turístico nativo de habla hispana.
Los tours en español solo se ofrecen los viernes a las 4:30 p.m.
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With a strong commitment to community & sustainability we are proud to partner with Bird & Branch. At their coffee shop, they have created a job-training program for people with barriers to employment. They teach trainees barista skills as well as soft skills required to obtain and retain employment, as well as helping connect individuals with opportunities to grow in the industry.
“If we are trying to empower and restore people through our job training program, it only makes sense that our products also work to empower the people behind them. Whether you enjoy your coffee black and in its purest form or in one of our signature drinks, know that it was responsibly sourced.
We know there are a ton of coffee options, and many that roast closer to where we are, but when we sat down with Kevin Bohlin, the founder of Saint Frank, and talked about the vision and mission for our shop and also about what Saint Frank was doing, we established a true connection. We love that they are relational in their sourcing, recognizing the social and cultural distance between coffee producers and consumers, are committed to sustainability, responsibility, and empowerment, and, let’s not forget, roast some amazing coffee.
Now that we’ve begun to roast our own coffee, we are working with Bonaventure Coffee, the importer that was established by Kevin and Benjamin Paz in 2020 as a way to connect Honduran producers with new roasters after losing their contracts due to the pandemic. Our green coffee-buying goal is to purchase coffee from producers over a long-term, hoping to establish a relationship and provide more stability, allowing them to invest more in their farms, their produce, and their own families and towns.” -
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. -
We get it, some of us are details people and some of us are just along for the samples. We’ve got you covered either way on tour, but this tab is for our detail oriented planners. You’ll also receive this information in your confirmation email:
Meeting Point: Chelsea Market – 75 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Ending Point: The Vessel – 20 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001
