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NYC Food Crawl: Bagels, Dumplings, Pizza, Tacos
4.9
60 Ratings
New York
Embark on a 6-hour NYC food tour, savoring bagels, dumplings, and tacos while exploring historic neighborhoods. Discover hidden gems and indulge in culinary delights.
Embark on a 6-hour NYC food tour, savoring bagels, dumplings, and tacos while exploring historic neighborhoods. Discover hidden gems and indulge in culinary delights.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Essex Street Market - The journey begins at Essex Street Market. This is a SAMPLE ITINERARY, as the route and stops may change based on group feedback.
- Lower East Side - The Lower East Side is one of the most visually captivating and historically significant neighborhoods in the United States. Plus, the food is outstanding!
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- Essex Street Market - The journey begins at Essex Street Market. This is a SAMPLE ITINERARY, as the route and stops may change based on group feedback.
- Lower East Side - The Lower East Side is one of the most visually captivating and historically significant neighborhoods in the United States. Plus, the food is outstanding!
- Economy Candy - A family-run business for nearly a century, Economy Candy is a vibrant and delightful stop. They offer sweets from around the globe, including nostalgic treats you may not have seen in years. It’s a lot of fun, and there’s no obligation to buy anything.
- Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (LES) - As the oldest bialy bakery in the U.S., Kossar’s boasts a rich history and delicious offerings. Whether or not we visit Russ & Daughters, we might stop here.
- El Cabron Taqueria - A frequent stop is El Cabron, where the tacos are authentic and tasty. Feel free to enjoy a beer or a Margarita!
- Chinatown - We’ll stroll through Chinatown, enjoy the sights, and savor some dumplings.
- Jin Mei Dumpling - Undoubtedly the best pan-fried dumplings in New York. Eating them while standing on the street is a must, and it’s definitely worth it.
- Columbus Park - Columbus Park is a lively and well-frequented park with a fascinating history. We often conclude our tour here or nearby.
- Nolita Pizza - If there’s still room, we might head to Nolita Pizza for their exceptional slices.
- Freeman Alley - Graffiti - Freeman Alley is a hub for graffiti and street art, constantly evolving. If you appreciate vibrant colors and stunning visuals, it’s a must-see.
What's Included
- Live, licensed, and experienced guide
- Lunch
- Live, licensed, and experienced guide
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuity not included. Never expected, always appreciated
- No headsets, microphones, umbrellas or ‘branding’ so we don’t stand out as a tour group.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuity not included. Never expected, always appreciated
- No headsets, microphones, umbrellas or ‘branding’ so we don’t stand out as a tour group.
Additional Information
What do bagels, dumplings, pizza, and tacos have in common?
They are four must-try foods whenever you visit New York!
Each has transcended its origins to become cherished worldwide, and on this tour, participants will savor delightful versions of all of them!
As the tour winds through the visually captivating neighborhoods of the Lower East Side,…
What do bagels, dumplings, pizza, and tacos have in common?
They are four must-try foods whenever you visit New York!
Each has transcended its origins to become cherished worldwide, and on this tour, participants will savor delightful versions of all of them!
As the tour winds through the visually captivating neighborhoods of the Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita, participants will learn the stories behind these iconic foods, discovering how they transformed New York and how New York transformed them.
The tour will also touch on the art, architecture, and history of New York’s most famous melting pot, and most importantly, there will be plenty of delicious food to enjoy.
The groups are kept small, and there is no need to follow a scripted route, allowing for exploration beyond the usual paths and a deeper dive into the city.
Participants will leave with a deeper connection to the food and the city, so after the typical tourist activities, it’s time for Bagels, Dumplings, Pizza, and Tacos!
Location
Essex Market
Essex Street
We meet near Essex Market. Exact location sent with booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(60 Ratings)
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Rachel_r
Jul 10, 2025
Best Street Food - Morgan was an amazing guide! We enjoyed his knowledge of the history of the neighborhoods we walked through and all of the places he took us to try food were amazing. It was seriously some of the best street food we have ever eaten!
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Cassandra_c
Jun 24, 2025
Best thing I did in New York - This tour was amazing and I haven't stopped talking or thinking about it since I got home and it's been two months. This was a bucket list trip for me, so the experiences I chose felt very important, and this was the best. The tour guide was awesome- an actual local. I felt like I got a really real slice of New York.
Yes, we got tacos, but we also stopped at a tiny amazing pickle shop and a hundred year old candy store and a random dessert shop in the middle of nowhere. We stood in an intersection where you can see the Brooklyn bridge and Manhattan bridge. We got history lessons. We got an explanation of the current state of little Italy. We stopped at a street vendor selling fruit and a tiny art gallery installation. We had architecture and street graffiti pointed out to us with equal parts delight and interesting history.
Yes, you can visit the famous delis without a guide. But do you want to visit a tiny, fantastic hole in the wall in the middle of Chinatown next to a Laundromat, and eat the best dumpling you'll ever have in your life, while a guide treats you like an old friend and introduces you to everyone in the neighborhood?
Not to mention the cool people on your tour with you! We all became friends!
I saw little parts of New York I'd never have seen or found on my own. It was awesome. If I ever get back to New York this would be the first thing I would book.
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Chris
Jun 17, 2025
Best food tour in New York City - I wish I could give this tour and our tour guide Morgan a 10/5 stars, great knowledge of the city, and he knew the best spots for food. Bagel, pizza, tacos dumplings, and deserts are all fantastic. The tour had a schedule but was definitely not set in stone, so if you had something you want to try, just ask, and Morgan will know a great spot.
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T215lgmeganw
Jun 15, 2025
Outstanding Tour! - We travel a lot and always enjoy a good food tour. This one was EXCEPTIONAL! Not only were we totally stuffed at the end having eaten our way across the neighborhood but we also got a lot of historical, cultural and my favorite- the totally random- facts about the city. We even learned stuff about the graffiti!! Morgan took his time and went above and beyond to make his tour guests feel comfortable despite a very rainy day. Thanks Morgan!
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Samantha_m
Jun 5, 2025
Incredible - Morgan was incredible. Not only did we go to the places listed but he took us to several more!! It was a long experience but worth every minute.
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Lynn_w
May 23, 2025
Great experience, very... - Great experience, very informative and personable. Morgan was very easy to ask questions of and explained things well
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Karenmg5578lw
May 18, 2025
Yummy and fun time with Morgan! - We had a wonderful time touring downtown NYC and super fun food stops. Morgan was so knowledgeable and chill..feeling out our vibe the whole time making sure we all had a fun experience. He took us to place myself as a New Yorker had never been. We had family from out of a town and they were blown away about how unique and fun our tour was. If I had to recommend a tour to anyone it would with Morgan. Such a chill fun guy and so knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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Jeroenleijtens
Apr 27, 2025
Great food tour with historical perspective - Our food tour lasted 3 1/2 hours. At the agreed place we were met with a small group of people (7) by Morgan, the guide. We got a fantastic explanation of the history of this part of New York, the melting pot of cultures and how the area has evolved over the years, through visits to iconic food makers, including delicious bagels, the best pizza ever, at Nolita, an authentic taqueria and mouthwatering Dumplings in Chinatown. This spiced up with a touch of street art makes this tour a well-spent, educational and particularly tasteful afternoon, good value for money! Definitely recommended!!
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Dianaspiro
Apr 27, 2025
BEST food tour - left so full! - I’m a self proclaimed foodie and I have been on ALOT of food tours around the US include two previously in NYC. This was BY FAR the best food tour I have taken. Not only did our guide take the time to ask us what we wanted to see and hear about he really made us feel like we were walking the streets of New York with him learning about the neighborhood and tasting all the spots that mattered to him. He clearly had a passion about the spirit of the city and it really made the tour enjoyable. I felt this was much more off the beaten path as we weaved through alleys and backroads (always safe of course) and did not hit the “normal” tourist traps. Our time through Chinatown really was my favorite as we had some of the best dumplings I have ever had. We tasted bagels, tacos, baos, and pizza and left the tour VERY full we barely had room for our very light dinner because we couldn’t bear to skip a meal in the glorious city of New York. Excited to come back and take another tour with this company. Sounds like it’s pretty new and I am so happy we stumbled on it! Highlight of our trip!!!
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Sue_h
Apr 25, 2025
Great food great history of the area I! - This is the food tour to pick! Because this is a newer company it is much less touristy and small. I ended up with a one one tour! You get choices about where you go etc. being a small group allows you to get into restaurants that will not accommodate the bigger groups.
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