Ready to discover where real New Yorkers eat? This isn't your typical sampling tour—it's a full culinary adventure that replaces an entire meal! Skip the tourist traps and dive into authentic neighborhoods just minutes from Times Square with a passionate local owner as your guide. With 11 TripAdvisor awards and over 3,300 five-star reviews, nearly 40,000 travelers have discovered NYC's hidden food gems.
Here's what makes it special: you get a generous food credit to choose exactly what you want at 4-5 diverse cuisine stops, from sizzling street food to neighborhood favorites, plus at least one sweet treat. You'll meet fellow adventurers from around the world while exploring real residential areas where locals actually live and eat. Take this tour early in your stay for insider restaurant recommendations that'll help you eat amazing food and save money throughout your entire trip. It's like having a friend in New York who knows all the best spots!
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. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult.. Minimum drinking age is 21 years old.. Vegetarian option is available at most stops.. Gluten free options available but limited.. This is a real eating tour and not a sampling tour so you make your own choices on the tour which may be helpful for those with restrictions.. A moderate amount of walking is involved.. Operates rain or shine, please dress appropriately. If you are handicapped or use a wheelchair please let us know after you book and we can work with you to meet at the first stop and skip the subway.. Larger group formatted tour where you can meet others and make friends if you like.. This tour goes to local places in a non-tourist neighborhood.. Take the tour as early in your stay as possible for unbiased restaurant recommendations to eat great and save money for your whole trip.. Part of the fun of the tour is that all stops are a surprise but you make your own choices at each stop.
We meet under the overhang of the Worldwide Plaza Office Building directly across from the don Antonio Restaurant.