New York Food Cart Walking Tour
Manhattan, NY
From $60
4 Options Available
About this experience
Experience the city's street food beyond hot dog carts and pretzel stands on this New York food tour.
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No Expiration
Dates - New York City
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5 Stars
Amazing food tour! Amanda was a really wonderful guide. She told us fascinating stories about the Food Cart community, took us to delicious local food trucks, and answered all of our questions. It was both fascinating and delicious. I highly recommend this tour! -
5 Stars
Andrew not only brought us to a variety of food vendors, he also knew them personally and shared their stories. He provided insight into the demanding and highly regulated street vendor business. Be ready to be very full when you end the tour!
- Select from tours in Midtown or Downtown.
- Your friendly, knowledgeable guides have been featured in the New York Times, USA Today online, WNBC and Time Out New York.
- Enjoy 5 food tastings, which may include Halal chicken tikka over rice, pork souvlaki, birria tacos, fresh waffels and more from a variety of the many delicious food carts in the area.
- Learn about these businesses from their proprietors and uniquely explore the neighborhood.
Discover the culinary creations of some of New York's best curbside kitchens!
This tour will take you on a strolling lunch in Midtown or Lower Manhattan to sample an international buffet of offerings, observe the constructive genius that cram full kitchens into improbably small carts, and hear the stories of their proprietors - from struggling immigrants to culinary school drop-outs, to former 4-star restaurant chefs.
Along the way, learn about the history of the neighborhood and the challenges of running these thriving but feverishly demanding small businesses.
This tour offers a rotating menu from day to day to represent the wide variety of delicious options that are available from the food carts and trucks.
Tastings on your tour may include (but are subject to change):
- Fresh-made falafel
- Halal chicken and rice
- Belgian waffles with toppings
- Indian kati rolls
- Caribbean jerk chicken
- Mexican tacos
Downtown - New York City
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions and your experience with us begins!Midtown
Year-Round:
Fridays - 12:00 PM
Downtown (Financial District)
Year-Round:
Fridays - 12:00 PM
*Blackout dates apply near holidays such as Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Eve
Essential Information
- Price includes 5 food tastings, a bottle of water, and your knowledgeable tour guide
- Gratuity is not included, but is appreciated if you enjoyed your tour
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What happens in the event of inclement weather?
How far will we walk on the tour?
This tour involves approximately one mile of walking.
Will there be opportunities to use the restroom during the tour?
Will there be opportunities to sit down during the tour?
City streets and public spaces can be unpredictable, but we do our best to look for places to sit along the way.
Is gratuity included?
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Experience Gifts.