Private Food Tour in the Upper West Side | Tasty Tours NYC
Description
Join us for an unforgettable walking food tour around the Upper West Side, which is known for its leafy streets, stunning architecture, and vibrant food scene. We’ll visit some iconic food spots and popular landmarks in the neighborhood! What foods will you try? - Everything Bagels with Fresh Cream Cheese - Chocolate Rugelach Pastries - NYC Pizza - Garlic Knots with Marinara Sauce - Grilled Beef Hotdog - Cupcakes or Banana Pudding What’s included in the tour? - 6 x Authentic Food Tastings - 2.5 hour Guided Tour with a licensed Tour Guide - Complimentary bottle of water About Us We're Tasty Tours NYC and our mission is pretty simple: make sure you have an awesome experience and get a real taste of everything the Big Apple has to offer. So, if you're ready to dig in and explore, come hungry and join us on a tasty tour today.
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We'll start our tour at the famous Broad Nosh Bagels. Indulge in a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese from one of New York's most popular bagel stores.
No NYC food tour would be complete without eating a slice of classic NYC-style pizza. We'll visit our friends at Mimi's Pizza who offer some of the best slices you can get on the Upper West Side. This ain't no frozen pizza, this is a handmade slice that takes over 72 hours to create and it's 100% guaranteed to change your life.
Explore The Belnord Apartments, among the Upper West's most prestigious residential complexes and the primary filming location for the acclaimed TV series 'Only Murders in The Building.'
Our next stop is Zabar's, a 90-year-old Jewish market that is known for its coffee and homemade rugelach. You'll have some time to explore the market before we enjoy some chocolate / cinnamon rugelach fresh out of the oven.
Visit the Hammer Boy, a small but iconic mural painted in 2013 by the famous English street artist Banksy.
Visit a breathtaking piece of French architecture with a rich history, once home to legends like Babe Ruth (Yankees) and the renowned composer Igor Stravinsky.
Gray's Papaya is an institution on the Upper West Side who have been serving 100% beef hotdogs to the masses for well over 50 years. We'll swing by their stand, grab a hotdog and enjoy it on the sidewalk like a true New Yorker.
To round out our tour we'll finish at the world-famous Magnolia Bakery. They're known for their banana pudding and their cupcakes. You'll have the difficult decision to choose which you want to try but the good news is that they're both absolutely sensational and are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for some dietary restrictions including vegan or celiac.
- By booking this tour, you agree to the Tasty Tours NYC Terms and Conditions available on our website.
Reviews(89)
This tour was really fun. The Upper West Side is so pretty and it was great to learn some history. All the food was delicious. Definitely come hungry!
Julie, so glad the Upper West Side food tour was a hit on both the food and the history front. The neighborhood really does have a lot going on, and it's great to hear all the stops held up. We'd love to have you back whenever you're ready.
It was a great experience. Alex was very knowledgeable. A lot of walking so make sure you take a fan and water.
Thanks so much, Jennifer! We’re glad you had a great time with Alex and appreciate the helpful tip for future guests. Thanks for the great review!
This was a great tour !! Lots of yummy food , fun pop culture facts and a terrific guide made for a great time !!
Thanks, Helen. I'm so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the food and pop culture stops. Appreciate you joining us!
Alex was a very knowledge guide. The food on this tour was great. Get fresh ground coffee from Zabars'. Don't eat a big meal before!
Thanks, Daniel. Glad you enjoyed the tour and the food. Great tip about Zabar's coffee and coming hungry — Alex will be happy to hear your feedback!
This was definitely worth it and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting nyc!! Our tour guide Ryan was amazing, very knowledgeable about the restaurants and sites while also making the tour fun. Got to eat some amazing food including New York classics like pizza, bagels, and hotdog, and some hidden gems. A great way to see part of the city and eat some good food!!
Thanks so much, Beth. I'm really glad you had a great time and enjoyed the mix of classic spots and hidden gems. It was a pleasure showing you around — appreciate the recommendation!
Ryan was great. He has a terrific personality. I learned so much from him. We go to New York often but never visited the Upper East Side. What a nice area of the city . I would highly recommend this tour . It was well worth the money.
Thanks so much, Robert! It was great having you on the tour—I’m glad you got to explore a new part of the city and enjoyed the experience. Appreciate the positive review and hope to see you again next time you're in NYC! – Ryan @ Tasty Tours NYC
Our guide, Alex, was personable, knowledgeable and so nice. She answered all our questions and showed us some great local food stops. We will be back for another tour next time we are in the city. Thank you!!
Thanks so much, Debby! Alex is a gem and I’m so glad to hear you had a great time with her. We’d love to have you back for another tour next time you’re in town! – Ryan @ Tasty Tours NYC
Ryan was so kind, fun, engaging and knowledgeable! The perfect food tour guide, we live here almost 2 years and it was fun to learn more about the food culture in NYC. Great food to try too. Thanks Ryan for making it such a memorable experience special for my husband's birthday.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm really glad I could help make your husband's birthday a fun and memorable one. It means a lot that even as locals, you enjoyed learning more about the city's food culture. Appreciate you both joining!
As many trips as we've taken to NYC, had never done the Upper West Side, what a shame, the architecture, culture and FOOD, just go! Every food stop will be your new favorite, and our guide (Alex) was so incredibly knowledgable, you couldn't do this on your own and why bother with experts like Alex?
Thanks, Stacey. I'm so glad you got to experience the Upper West Side in a new way. The food, culture, and architecture really make it a special part of the city. Alex will be thrilled to hear your feedback. Appreciate you joining us!
Great stories and Alex had a lot of good knowledge of the city. She had a lot of details to her stories and did well making everyone feel comfortable while on the tour.
Hey Sharon, thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the stories and felt comfortable on the tour—Alex will be thrilled to hear this! - Ryan @ Tasty Tours NYC
