Manhattan Walking Tour: Times Square, Hell's Kitchen, Central Park
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58 Ratings
New York
Experience the best of Manhattan with our walking tour that takes you through Times Square, Hell's Kitchen, and Central Park. Discover the origins of the New Year's Eve ball drop, explore the vibrant food scene in Hell's Kitchen, and uncover the fascinating history of Central Park.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Times Square / Theater District - Times Square got its name from the New York Times building (The Times Tower). But, there’s a behind-the-scenes story that will tell you how it wasn’t that simple. Get the answers to the questions you’ve always wondered: How and why did the New Year’s Eve ball drop tradition begin? How many Broadway theaters are there? There’s only one way to find out.
- Hell’s Kitchen - Explore New York City’s most underrated food destination, Hell’s Kitchen. Immigrant history, gang life at the docks, and an eclectic international mix of dishes are waiting for you on this unique food tour.
- Central Park - At Manhattan Walking Tour, Central Park is our playground. An 843-acre reprieve from the famous concrete jungle. Enjoy this must-experience vast greenspace and learn insider stories and the park’s over 150-year history along the way.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Complimentary lunch included
- Two guided walking tours
- Experienced local guide
- Variety of food tastings
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Get ready to embark on our combined tour offer: the exploration of Times Square, a culinary adventure around Hell’s Kitchen, and a serene walking tour in Central Park!
Ever wondered about the origins of the New Year’s Eve ball drop? Or curious about the exact number of Broadway theaters? Join our Manhattan Walking Tour in Times Square to uncover these and more intriguing facts.
After that, it’s time to satiate your appetite! Despite its ominous name, Hell’s Kitchen is actually a culturally diverse neighborhood in midtown Manhattan, filled with a variety of international restaurants. During this gastronomic tour, you’ll sample some of our handpicked choices while diving into the history and character of this vibrant community.
After indulging in such mouthwatering food, it’s time to step into Central Park’s refreshing tranquility. Stroll across our expansive 843-acre ‘backyard’, reveling in some of the city’s most compelling and quirky history filled with unique New York personalities.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required. Any other dietary needs cannot be accommodated on this tour (no vegan, kosher, nut allergies, dairy free or gluten-free diets)
- Please advise your contact information (i.e. email and phone number) at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Confirmation and exact meeting address will be received in an email at time of booking
- If weather is poor, we also have an indoor food tour you can enquire about!
- Food begins around 12:45 PM in Hell’s Kitchen. We recommend a light breakfast to hold you over during the morning tour.
Location
Father Duffy Square
West 47th Street
Father Duffy Square, 7th Avenue & West 47th Street, directly in front of the Father Duffy Statue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(58 Ratings)
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Road29617863790
Mar 30, 2024
Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen, & Central Park all is one day! - Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen, & Central Park all is one day! Jonathan was great and very knowledgeable. This ended up being just a little long for my kids (11 & 13) but still glad we knocked out so much in one day!
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Weil3
Mar 17, 2024
NYC food tour was the Best!! - Great tour! Alex was our guide and provided A LOT of history about NYC. We toured the the theater district and learned the history of all the old theaters! It was super interesting. Then we started the food tour in the Hells Kitchen area. Sampled some great food! My favorite was the Breadboat. Highly recommend this tour and if you get Alex you will definitely have a great day and learn a lot.
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Jaedont451
Feb 26, 2024
Great tour of Hell's Kitchen - Alex Coe made our walking food tour of Hell's Kitchen a very fun, relaxed and entertaining experience. My friend and I were the only two people on the tour and really enjoyed Alex's storytelling of the history of Hell's Kitchen and the diversity of the food that he took us too.
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336travisg
Dec 25, 2023
Fun Tour, Lotsa Great Food! - What a great tour, Dave was very knowledgeable, easy to speak with and fun to be around. Look forward to our next tour with Dave!
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Bridgetteann76
Dec 18, 2023
Hell’s Kitchen Food Tour with Claire! - This was SO much fun and I highly recommend. I went with my mom and two SILs. Claire was our tour guide and so fantastic. She was knowledgeable, entertaining and just fun to hang out with. Our tour was international themed. We started with a Japanese BBQ, a Georgian bistro, Italian meatball shop and ended with a Mediterranean garden. Claire shared the history of Hell's Kitchen and the restaurants we visited. Thanks Claire for an amazing time. Also, we were going to cancel because it poured that day but glad we didn't. Just grab an umbrella if need be. The tour was still just as wonderful.
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Tsc931dw
Jul 21, 2023
Great time and lots of food! - Great experience with our tween/teen sons! Plenty of food and history in this tour. Each restaurant was unique, and even our picky eater enjoyed each stop. Highly recommend!
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Mollydj7407ee
Jun 15, 2023
Do it NYC - This was a mom and daughter trip to NYC (first time) and thought this tour would be perfect to learn about the city and also be able to navigate it in less than 3 days! Claire is wonderful and is a wealth of knowledge! Doing this triple sight tour makes for a long day and full stomach but in my opinion is well worth it!
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Shadowsaint
May 7, 2023
A really good day out (with a lot of walking) - I had a really good walk and chat with Alex about New York. He was really knowledgeable and personable. I had an issue booking on TripAdvisor so contacted the office directly and a different Alex in the office was really helpful at getting the option I wanted booked. The triple tour is a lot of walking and there is a lot of food in the food portion. This was exactly what I was looking for and I had a really good day.
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Nancyv
May 5, 2023
Great tour - We chose a triple combo tour with Jake that included Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen and Central Park. Jake knew so much history about these neighborhoods. He amazed us. The food choices were excellent, with the ability to change items for dietary restrictions. Ending with Central Park is a good choice as it is slower and quieter. We would definitely recommend any or all of these tours with Jake.
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Rlw1983
Apr 29, 2023
Book This Tour! - I took a spur of the moment middle of the week birthday trip to NYC to see some shows and do something fun. I booked this tour since it was close to my hotel and wouldn't require me to leave Midtown Manhattan. Claire was my tour guide and she was phenomenal. She has the an incredibly warm and outgoing personality. It's always slightly awkward at the beginning of any tour when one is unfamiliar with the other guests. Clair put everyone at ease immediately. She also has a background in theatre which makes for some fun show related conversation along the way. The food is wonderful and plentiful. It is quiet a variety, so there will be something for everyone. My personal favorites were the Japanese BBQ and Schmackery's Cookies. I cannot recommend this tour enough and would be more than willing to do it again with friends and family.
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