New York City: Upper West Side Small-Group Food Tour
Group 1+
English
What you'll do
Indulge in a taste of the Big Apple’s classic dishes—and explore the leafy Upper West Side neighborhood, also famous for its filming locations and historic landmarks—on this two-in-one tour. Don’t worry about finding your own way around: Your guide will whisk you to in-the-known spots for everything from pizza and cupcakes to hot dogs and bagels. In between, see where “Seinfeld” was filmed, where John Lennon lived, and more.
Highlights
This small-group tour offers a more personal way to see the city
Enjoy enough samples to add up to a generous meal
Discover many of the neighborhood’s top sights, all in one tour
This tour is a time-saving introduction to New York’s food scene
Itinerary
- 1We'll start our tour at the famous Broad Nosh Bagels. Indulge in a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese from one of New York's most popular bagel stores.
- 2
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 West 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.
- 3
Explore The Belnord Apartments, among the Upper West's most prestigious residential complexes and the primary filming location for the acclaimed TV series 'Only Murders in The Building.'
- 4
Our next stop is Zabar's, a 90-year-old Jewish market that is known for its coffee and homemade rugelach. You'll have some time to explore the market before we enjoy some chocolate / cinnamon rugelach fresh out of the oven.
- 5
Visit the Hammer Boy, a small but iconic mural painted in 2013 by the famous English street artist Banksy.
- 6
Visit The Beacon, a world-famous theatre where popular artists including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Jerry Seinfeld have all performed.
- 7
Visit a breathtaking piece of French architecture with a rich history, once home to legends like Babe Ruth (Yankees) and the renowned composer Igor Stravinsky.
- 8
Gray's Papaya is an institution on the Upper West Side who have been serving 100% beef hotdogs to the masses for well over 50 years. We'll swing by their stand, grab a hotdog and enjoy it on the sidewalk like a true New Yorker.
- 9
Pay a solemn visit to the site where the tragic assassination of John Lennon took place.
- 10
On our way from the Dakota we'll visit Strawberry Fields. This now iconic location was put in Central Park as a memorial for the late John Lennon
- 11
To round out our tour we'll finish at the world-famous Magnolia Bakery. They're known for their banana pudding and their cupcakes. You'll have the difficult decision to choose which you want to try but the good news is that they're both absolutely sensational and are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
What's Included
Bottled water
Lunch
What's not included
Gratuities
Notes
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
The remaining hour is spent walking between each location.
This tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free.
Please contact us prior to the tour date if you have any dietary requirements.
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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