Private Food Tour in the Upper East Side | Tasty Tours NYC
Description
Join us for an unforgettable walking food tour around the world-famous Upper East Side. This guided tour will tantalize your tastebuds as we visit some of the most popular food spots in the neighborhood. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for celebrities as we explore this leafy area and learn about its history. What foods will you try? - Jewish Bagels with Fresh Cream Cheese - NYC Style Pizza - Juicy Chinese Dumplings ️ - Italian Cannolis - Thick Chocolate Chip Cookie What’s included in the tour? - 2.5 Hour Guided Tour with a Licensed & Local Tour Guide - 5 x Authentic Food Tastings - 4 x Cultural & Historic Sights - Free water for each guest 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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Itinerary
We'll start our tour at the famous H&H Bagels. Indulge in a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese from one of New York's most popular bagel stores which has been featured on popular TV shows including Seinfeld and Friends.
We'll embark on a journey to The Comic Strip, a comedy club steeped in history as the oldest in all of New York City. This iconic venue has seen comedy royalty perform here including Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, and Chris Rock.
We'll make our way to Agata & Valentina, an iconic Italian specialty store that opened in 1993 and has earned the reputation as one of the best spots in the neighborhood to get authentic Italian food. You'll have ample time to explore the store and while we're there we'll also try some of their classic cannolis, a must-try Italian dessert.
We'll then wander down the road to Xi'an Famous Foods where we'll devour some dumplings. This is a cult classic in New York City and they're sure to spice up your life!
Next, we'll pay a visit to Madonna's $32 million Upper East Side mansion. Keep your eyes out as you never know when you might catch a glimpse of the Queen of Pop.
Our next destination will be the Lexington Candy Shop, a 98-year-old institution renowned for being one of the last few places in the USA where you can enjoy an authentic egg cream and savor handcrafted Coca-Cola.
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 East 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.
We'll end our tour at the one and only Levain Bakery. A classic "if you know, you know" type of place that serves up 'thick cookies' that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.
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Important Information
- 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 and celiac.
- By booking this tour, you agree to the Tasty Tours NYC Terms and Conditions available on our website.
Reviews(66)
Ryan gave a great walking and food tour. An Australian in NY and doing a great job!! Showed us new and cool places. Including SATC and Friends houses.
Alex was an amazing tour guide! All of the places she took us were amazing, our family LOVED the dumplings. The walking we did was very doable, even in the July heat. Was very nice to be shown around by a guide, learn a little bit about the restaurants we went to and the surrounding areas. Gave us some great tips and advise for later in our trip as well. Water bottle was provided.
Thanks so much, Melina! We're glad your family had such a great time with Alex and loved the dumplings — they’re always a hit. Happy to hear the walk was manageable even in the July heat, and that you enjoyed learning about the spots and got some helpful tips for the rest of your trip. Thanks for the great review!
Our guide, Alex, was wonderful! She had a lot of knowledge of the city and the food we were tasting. The food was delicious! This was the favorite part of my trip to NY.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm really glad the tour was a highlight of your trip. Alex will be happy to hear you enjoyed both the food and her insights.
We had a great time with Ryan today. It unexpectedly turned into a private tour since my mom and I were the only ones who booked today. The food was delicious, and Ryan was very knowledgeable about the history of the dishes we were eating, as well as being able to share interesting information about the neighborhood.
Thanks so much for the kind words! It was such a pleasure showing you and your mom around—glad we got to turn it into a private tour! I’m really happy you enjoyed the food and the stories behind it, as well as learning more about the neighborhood. Hope to see you both again on another tour soon. – Ryan @ Tasty Tours NYC
Ryan was a great tour guide. He was so friendly and super knowledgeable. And of course the food was amazing! Highly recommend this tour!
Thanks so much, Cathy! I’m really glad you had a great time and enjoyed the food—it was a pleasure having you on the tour. Thanks again for the positive review! – Ryan @ Tasty Tours NYC
Amazing! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and was able to keep up with our questions. I would highly recommend this tour to families with kids .
Thanks, Elin. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and that your guide was able to keep things informative and engaging. Appreciate the recommendation for families!
Ryan was an excellent tour guide with lots of insight on the city! Not to mention his fantastic recommendations, and the delicious restaurants he took us too.
Thanks so much for the kind words. I'm really glad you enjoyed the tour and the food spots we visited. It was great having you along!
Ryan was great. Made it like being out with a local friend. Took us to some great places for a sample of NY foods. Was very knowledgeable about the locations and food.
Thanks, Brian! Really appreciate that—it was great hanging out with you on the tour. Glad you enjoyed the spots and the stories along the way!
Had a great time! A very fun a details tour of some of the best food places in the upper east side. Alex was an amazing guide.
Hi Miguel, thanks for taking the time to write us a review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Upper East Side food tour with Alex. Enjoy the rest of your time in NYC and we hope to see you on another tour in the future.
Had the best time tasting amazing food while being entertained with stories of how the foods are prepared and historical data of the area. Ryan was a great tour guide. He was fun, knowledgeable, interactive, and a gentleman. I'd take another Tasty Tour with his company anytime. Thanks again Ryan!
Thanks so much, Kristin. I really appreciate the kind words and am glad you had a great time on the tour. It was a pleasure showing you around and I'd love to have you join another Tasty Tour anytime!