Chelsea Market Tour: Culinary Journey with Tastings
4.9
50 Ratings
New York
Embark on a culinary journey through Chelsea Market, indulging in eight tastings and uncovering the hidden history of this iconic food destination. Join us for a unique and satisfying experience!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chelsea Market - Join us as we reveal the secrets and uniqueness of one of the greatest indoor food markets. Discover why the OREO COOKIE was invented in this building in 1912. Enjoy artisanal foods including; an artisanal NY hot dog from Dickson’s, Sicilian Pizza from Filaga, NY State Cheeses from Saxelby’s, a delicious Italian Crostata from Buon Italia, a Japanese inspired Taco from Takumi Taco, Buttermilk Biscuit and Homemade Jam from Sarabeth’s, Gelato from L’arte Del Gelato, and always something special from Chelsea Market Baskets. (Tastings are subject to change)
What's Included
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Tour Guide Gratuity
- Alcoholic non-alcoholic drinks are available for purchase at some establishments. Must be 21+ years old to purchase alcohol.
Additional Information
We’ve blazed the trail for NYC food tours since 1999! Our excursion guarantees not only a satisfying meal from EIGHT TASTINGS (not meager samples like some other Chelsea Market tours), but also conveys lesser-known historical narratives of Chelsea Market, such as its past life as a factory for Nabisco and the birthplace of the Oreo cookie. Aside from the cool and busy locations on the ground floor, we’ll also drop by Chelsea Local in the basement, where the actual locals do their grocery shopping. This tour comes with 8 tastings, and there’ll be two opportunities for sitting down. All of the tastings are done inside Chelsea Market, and we’ll ensure you walk away bursting at the seams and content!
- We are only able to provide vegetarian and nut-free substitutions. We cannot accommodate vegan, gluten free, or other specific food allergies.
- Please mention in the booking notes any dietary restrictions, including meat restrictions or nut allergies.
- Please contact our office directly for any other questions related to dietary restrictions.
Location
Chelsea Market
9th Avenue
Meet in front of Damesfly Flowers (Inside Chelsea Market's 9th Avenue Entrance) 100 feet after the entrance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Karin
May 26, 2024
Fabulous experience!!! - Joe our tour guide was very knowledgeable and thorough. Plenty of time to ask questions during the tour and after!!!!!!
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Stacy_s
May 20, 2024
Chelsea market food tour - Joe, our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the different foods as well as the history of Chelsea market. 100% recommend
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Michelle_b
May 18, 2024
This food tour was... - This food tour was amazing. Not only did we get to try amazing food, but we also learned the history of the Chelsea area. Joe was a fantastic guide!
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Carol_g
May 7, 2024
Fun thing to do in NYC - Joe, our twerk God was great. It was fun seeing the Chelsea market. Fun thing to do in NYC! Good variety of food
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Sian_b
May 3, 2024
Great tour - Joe was a great tour guide, his knowledge was huge, not just food but local history. The tour ran over as it was so interesting. . . Thoroughly recommend this tour, but be prepared for a lot of carbs!!
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Ginar33
Apr 26, 2024
Wonderful, fun, full of historical information and great food! - Joe is AWESOME and so filled with information. He is a foodie and has lived in NYC for several decades. His personality is electrifying and he has the uncanny ability to put smiles on every participant’s face. Food is delicious. Food modifications and allergies are honored. The history of Chelsea Market and the Meat Packing area is so interesting. The High Line is a nice bonus. The 3 hours pass easily. If you have some walking concerns, don’t. Elevators are available. Not strenuous. Many nice Instagram and Social Media opportunities. My husband accompanied me and he immensely enjoyed Joe’s tour despite losing out on a day of cycling on Long Island. He wants to return with other couples. Bring a water bottle with you and it can be refilled during the tour. Request Joe and you won’t be disappointed.
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Ali
Mar 25, 2024
Excellent Food Tour! - I did the food tour of Chelsea Market on Sunday. This tour is a great way to experience Chelsea Market and see the High Line. Our guide, Cindy, was phenomenal and does a great job avoiding and navigating the crowds. Highly recommend this tour and next time I’m in NYC, I’ll definitely book another tour.
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Heidiapm
Mar 25, 2024
Laughing Ourselves to Tears While Eating Our Way Through Chelsea Market/High Line - Cindy/Susie (depending on her mood) was fantastic. She later told us she's also an actress and it shows, especially in her Rudy Giuliani impersonation. We had the absolute best time on this tour--great group, great guide--and others even stopped us to get her contact info because we were clearly having a great time. In fact, we joked and asked so many questions that we ran our tour 30+ minutes long. Great choices of tastings, SO MANY stories and history. Highly recommend. Hope to tour with her again.
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Roopa661
Mar 23, 2024
Highly recommend for visitors and locals - Robin was so great! Very knowledgeable and it was an overall fun tour! Highly recommend to anyone looking to do a NYC tour. We’re locals and still learned a lot!
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L967qxaliciaw
Mar 18, 2024
Fabulous tour! - We loved it. Cindy was entertaining, informative and we had a great time. Our 17 year old loved it too. Great food, lots of information and terrific experience
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