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The neighborhood you choose shapes your food tour, from the dishes on the itinerary to the stories you hear between stops. Explore the differences below to find a New York City food tour that matches your appetite and the places you want to discover.
For a first taste of New York, Greenwich Village brings several familiar favorites into one outing. Tour tastings can include a New York-style bagel, a foldable slice of pizza and falafel, followed by bakery treats such as cupcakes, doughnuts or cookies. It’s an appealing starting point for visitors who want a mix of classic NYC foods and neighborhood history. See these tours
Moving between Chinatown and Little Italy gives you a chance to explore neighboring food cultures on foot. Handmade dumplings, Cantonese roast pork pastries and Chinese bakery sweets introduce one side of the route, while Italian pastries, pizza and cheesecake bring another set of flavors. Along the way, local guides connect the food with the businesses and communities that helped shape Lower Manhattan. See these tours
Bagels and bialys, pickles and cannoli make the Lower East Side especially rewarding for travelers interested in the people behind New York’s food traditions. Some routes continue into Chinatown and Little Italy, connecting Jewish, Chinese and Italian culinary influences in a single outing. Look at the full itinerary when comparing these tours, since their neighborhoods can overlap while their tasting lineups differ. See these tours
Japanese BBQ, Georgian khinkali and Balkan mezze give Hell’s Kitchen food tours a distinctive range of flavors. Between tastings, guides share stories about the neighborhood’s past and the characters who helped define it. Consider this area if trying several cuisines is a priority, with savory dishes and a sweet finish along the way. See these tours
The featured East Village restaurant tour includes tastings served at reserved tables, with appetizers, an entrée and dessert woven into a neighborhood walk. Its menu brings together dishes such as Ukrainian pierogi, Italian pasta, truffle cashew cream pizza and New York-style cheesecake. This format is worth considering if you enjoy sitting down between stretches of sightseeing. See these tours
A Chelsea-area food tour combines market discoveries with sightseeing along Manhattan’s west side. Depending on the itinerary, tastings can include pizza, tacos, Portuguese custard tarts, dumplings and doughnuts, with time exploring landmarks such as Chelsea Market and the High Line. Expect a combination of indoor food stops and outdoor walking. See these tours
Explore Williamsburg through the food stops and neighborhood stories on your selected tour. Compare current itineraries to see what you’ll taste and whether the experience is offered as a public outing or a private booking. See these tours
Restaurants, dishes and routes vary by experience and may change. Check your selected tour for its current tastings, inclusions and meeting details.
28 guided food tours across Manhattan & Brooklyn
Visit 2–10+ stops featuring iconic dishes, drinks & desserts
Explore NYC history, food culture & hidden gems
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For guests reviewing food tours in NYC booked on Cozymeal, the appeal reaches beyond the tastings. Engaging guides connect neighborhood history with memorable food. Reviewers praise their warmth, storytelling and knowledge. Guests describe discovering restaurants they want to revisit, enjoying varied bites and learning about areas such as Hell's Kitchen, Greenwich Village and Williamsburg. The shared experience also creates opportunities for conversation, with locals as well as visitors appreciating fresh discoveries around the city.
Based on recent guest reviews shown on Cozymeal for food tours in NYC.
Mark T.
Booked the food tour Immigrant Influence in NYC with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Lower East Side)
My wife and I went on the Immigrant Influence food tour of NYC. Seth our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The food was good and plentiful. Make sure you go on an empty stomach. My favorite was the pizza at Nolita's and my wife's favorite was the roasted pork bun from Chinatown. The food stops also included a smoothie, pickle, a cannoli and a Jewish bialys.
Sam N.
Booked the food tour From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy with Guide Bobby in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Amazing tour. I would book another one anytime.
Adina G.
Booked the food tour Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
Jake was an excellent storyteller and host. He made this tour so fun!
Tatiana C.
Booked the food tour Landmarks of Manhattan with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Chelsea)
Chris was very friendly and informative about the landmarks of Nyc. The tour was great, enjoyed trying different foods, and chatting with folks from different states
Booked the food tour Discover Little Italy and Chinatown with Guide Liz in Manhattan (SoHo)
Our guide, Mack, was really great! Would definitely recommend this tour.
Booked the food tour Traditions of Greenwich Village with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Nancy was fantastic! Really knowledgeable of the area, really engaging throughout, and everything was done timely and deliciously!
Chris C.
Booked the food tour East Village Cuisine - NYC with Guide Avital in Manhattan (East Village)
We did the East Village NYC food tour and Mason was AMAZING!! We had delicious bites and Mason kept us engaged the entire time. 10/10 recommend
Linda L.
Booked the food tour East Village Cuisine - NYC with Guide Avital in Manhattan (East Village)
Food Tour – East Village Cuisine – NY Tour guide - Yasmin “Tour was fantastic! Great information on each restaurant, food was awesome - great portions and variety of food. Seating for our large group at each location. Friendly tour guide. It was super fun - not hard walking - and at each restaurant we sat with someone different, so we were able to talk to everyone without that awkward moment trying to have a conversation with all at once.â€
Karina M.
Booked the food tour Discover Williamsburg in Brooklyn with Guide Lauren in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
We had a great walking tour with Justin! Rain or shine - we learned about the history of Williamsburg and stopped at some tasty spots. Great way to see and explore a new area of the ‘city.’
Andrea O.
Booked the food tour Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
This was an amazing experience. Our tour guide was fun, engaging and knowledgeable. The food was amazing! I've already recommended this tour to friends.
Brandon N.
Booked the food tour Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
Tim was an excellent guide as we strolled through the different cultural experiences of Hell's Kitchen, getting to try Japanese BBQ, Georgian cheeseboat, Mediterranean tapas, as well as comfort food with meatballs and the broadway cookie treat. With great storytelling flair and a caring attitude, Tim took us on both a gatstronomical and historical adventure that was well worth the experience.
Bryan S.
Booked the food tour Immigrant Influence in NYC with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Lower East Side)
He was good
Jody L.
Booked the food tour Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
We had Cal as our guide. He was super friendly and knew all kinds of local history. We were introduced to 5 great restaurants that we would definitely try again if in the area. Highly recommend both this tour and Cal as a guide.
Allen S.
Booked the food tour Landmarks of Manhattan with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Chelsea)
A tour with historical info and stops at a handful of the food stalls in the Chelsea Market and Market 57. Advice: skip breakfast and come hungry! Note that Lauren isn’t the guide and 6 isn’t the maximum number of guests. Our group had 12 people and it was fine but not intimate or full of “hidden gems†as in the description.
Jamie M.
Booked the food tour Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
Outstanding tour!
Marshall R.
Booked the food tour Walking and Tasting Tour of Williamsburg with Guide Adam in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
Paul was great. Knowledgeable, funny, interesting.
Felipe S.
Booked the food tour Discover Williamsburg in Brooklyn with Guide Lauren in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
The tour was amazing! We learned a lot about the history of Williamsburg and ate delicious food!
Regina G.
Booked the food tour Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
Cozy meal did NOT disappoint! Menu was good and Alex was amazing. Such a wealth of information however with all the history of the Irish I would wish an Irish restaurant would be part of the tour. Thank you
Felipe S.
Booked the food tour Traditions of Greenwich Village with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Our tour guide, Dave, was amazing. He knew everything about the area, the food, and kindly answered all our questions. He was extremely professional and kind. The places we went to eat at were simply delicious. We would recommend this tour to anyone!
Donna R.
Booked the food tour Walking and Tasting Tour of Williamsburg with Guide Adam in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
Adam was great! Super knowledgeable about the history of the area and took us to some delicious spots in Williamsburg that as a New Yorker I had never been to before (but will definitely go back!)
Kim T.
Booked the food tour Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen with Guide Alex in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
Alex was terrific! Gave him a tip already
Pattie B.
Booked the food tour Landmarks of Manhattan with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Chelsea)
A fantastic food tour! We were stuffed with food and information about NYC.
David K.
Booked the food tour Discover Little Italy and Chinatown with Guide Liz in Manhattan (SoHo)
We had Seth. He was knowledgeable and energetic. Great food and stories.
John K.
Booked the food tour Lower East Side: Past and Present with Guide Chieu in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Our "Lower East Side: Past and Present" food tour was AMAZING!! Ross, our guide, shared the history of the area as only a native can. Our food stops were delicious -- we went back to one of them the next day for a full meal. This was everything we hoped for and more!!
Susan S.
Booked the food tour Explore the Flatiron and Union Square with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Flatiron District)
Justin was a fabulous guide! Really personable and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the neighborhood (and we are originally New Yorkers). The food was all delicious. Would highly recommend!
Gioia C.
Booked the food tour Explore the West Village with Guide Chieu in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Guide Lydia was very informative and made the tour fun for all of us. We would definitely do another food tour.
Linda Meyer .
Booked the food tour Landmarks of Manhattan with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Chelsea)
Our local guide was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience.
Jennifer H.
Booked the food tour Discover Little Italy and Chinatown with Guide Liz in Manhattan (SoHo)
Stefan was wonderful!! We had a great time! Enjoyed the food, history and overall experience! Would highly recommend to anyone!
Michael A.
Booked the food tour Explore the Flatiron and Union Square with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Flatiron District)
Justin was fun, informed, articulate, and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our time with him.
Sharon A.
Booked the food tour Explore the West Village with Guide Chieu in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Friendly , very informative and funny .. food stops were great !!
Andrea G.
Booked the food tour Lower East Side: Past and Present with Guide Chieu in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Adam was great! Highly recommend
Bobby S.
Booked the food tour Explore the West Village with Guide Chieu in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Guided tour was amazing and very informative of very interesting stories and fun facts. Meals were amazing and guide was very professional and funny, great job, totally recommend it
Audrey M.
Booked the food tour Exploring Hasidic Williamsburg with Guide Frieda in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
Guide Frieda taught us so much about this hidden in plain sight community. We tried traditional Hasidic foods that can't be found anywhere else in the city and the freshest kosher baked goods! This neighborhood filters the Western world while being surrounded by it in creative ways I never would have known without going on this tour.
Audrey M.
Booked the food tour Meet Brooklyn's Food Artisans with Guide Julie in Brooklyn (Williamsburg)
Julie was a delight to spend an afternoon with. She showed us a side of Brooklyn food and culture that we would have never known was there. I loved trying all the traditional local foods as well as delicious modern takes on New York classics!
Audrey M.
Booked the food tour Discover Grand Central Station Terminal with Guide Alex in Manhattan (SoHo)
The Chinatown food tour was a fun journey through many Asian cuisines. We learned all about the history and struggles of the neighborhood over the past two centuries and sampled all the food that has come out of it! Guide Morris showed us a few tucked away spots with such variety that we'll definitely be going back to try everything else on the menu.
Audrey M.
Booked the food tour Explore the West Village with Guide Chieu in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Guide Lauren or a local guide will give you the full rundown on West Village history as you wind through tucked away neighborhood streets. They'll show you all the classic New York foods and show you lots of popular and a few hidden landmarks. We got to try food from a variety of cultures, done city style! Everyone on the tour quickly became friends and we had a great time sampling and sightseeing.
Audrey M.
Booked the food tour Historic Lower East Side with Guide Adam in Manhattan (Lower East Side)
Adam guides a tour with all the Williamsburg hits. You'll get to taste a real New York bagel, a slice of pizza only the locals know about, and some fun dishes that take American classics to a new level. Adam takes you on a loop of the neighborhood providing historical facts along the way with stops for amazing skyline views. He also showed us my new favorite grilled cheese in the city!
Audrey M.
Booked the food tour Tastes and Tales of NYC's Lower East Side with Guide David in Manhattan (Midtown East)
Guide David's tour of South Brooklyn was an amazing way to spend an afternoon learning and tasting the rich cultural history of the area. I felt like we were getting real insider knowledge about the best and most authentic restaurants, cafes, and markets. At every stop he shared wonderful anecdotes about the shops founders, how certain recipes came to be, and how food has changed and been changed by development. Each dish we tried was a perfect sampling of the diversity of flavors in the neighborhood and so delicious. I will be stopping back at each of the restaurants for more soon!
Audrey M.
Booked the food tour Landmarks of Manhattan with Guide Lauren in Manhattan (Chelsea)
The tour of Flatiron will give you a comprehensive look at the history of the district and New York City. She weaves in lots of fun anecdotes about the neighborhood and where the food you eat comes from. We tried New York staples and artisanal takes on classic dishes. I loved getting a true sense of how what I tasted was shaped by the changing of time!
Mercan K.
Booked the food tour Local Favorites in NYC with Guide Corey in Manhattan (Hell's Kitchen)
I was 3 minutes late to the meeting point and couldn't join anymore. Worst experience in NYC so far.
Eric W.
Booked the food tour Discover Iconic Bites of Chinatown & Little Italy with Guide Bobby in Manhattan (Chinatown)
The tour organizer changed the location at the last minute to a new location over 1.5 miles away. Unacceptable. Would be better off picking a different one.
Joe R.
Booked the food tour From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy with Guide Bobby in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
didn't like standing up to eat food. Bobby was not our guide and contact several times to get correct time and date response. will not book again with cozy meal.
Parisa K.
Booked the food tour From Bites to Brews in Chinatown & Little Italy with Guide Bobby in Manhattan (Greenwich Village)
Gave us the wrong meetup location and/or the wrong meetup time. We were told to meet at 12pm, and when support got back to us at 12:15pm they said the tour had already started and they were over 30 minutes walking distance from us. We then thought it would be a lost cause to try and catch up so we sent screenshots to their customer support and then decided to call their customer support line who said they would confirm with the tour guide before being able to give us a refund. It has been days and we have still not heard back from them. We have emailed and called and the number has gone dead on us and they have not responded to our emails. We have started to take other measures at this time.
Bart S.
Booked the food tour The Best of Brooklyn with Guide Lauren in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Heights)
We had to leave at 1PM to catch our flight, but a croissant and a slice of pizza is not really what I expected for a food tour ... ;(
Compare selected food tours on Cozymeal by neighborhood, tastings, price, duration and group size. Consider how you want to spend the time, too: a walk between neighborhood food stops, restaurant tastings with reserved seating or a private outing for your group.
| Tour | Format | Neighborhood | Best for | What you may taste | From | Duration | Tasting stops | Group size | View tour |
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| Greenwich Village Culinary Adventure | Food Tour | Greenwich Village | Classic NYC bites and bakery treats | Bagels, pizza, falafel and bakery treats | $99.00 | 3 hours | 6 | 5–12 guests | View Tour |
| Discover Iconic Bites of Chinatown & Little Italy | Food Tour | Chinatown & Little Italy | Chinese and Italian food traditions | Dumplings, roast pork pastries, pizza and cheesecake | $89.00 | 3 hours | 10 | 5–12 guests | View Tour |
| Stroll Through Hell's Kitchen | Food Tour | Hell’s Kitchen | Several international cuisines | Japanese BBQ, Georgian khinkali and Balkan mezze | $109.00 | 2.5 hours | 5 | 2–8 guests | View Tour |
| Landmarks of Manhattan | Market tour | Chelsea | Market tastings and sightseeing | Pizza, tacos, custard tarts, dumplings and doughnuts | $95.00 | 3 hours | 6 | 1–6 guests | View Tour |
| East Village Cuisine - NYC | Food Tour | East Village | Restaurant tastings with reserved seating | Pierogi, pasta, pizza and New York-style cheesecake | $115.00 | 3 hours | 5 | 2–20 guests | View Tour |
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