Everybody knows New York is overflowing with amazing food. The streets are buzzing with pizzerias offering dollar slices, artisanal bakeries and award-winning restaurants. New York has such a diverse range of food on offer that there are even individual neighbourhoods dedicated to specific cuisines. Wandering through the streets of Chinatown or Little Italy, you can happen upon authentic delicacies being created thousands of miles away from their country of origin. But with so much to see, drink and eat, how are you supposed to fit it all in? That’s where food tours come in. Compiled by professional guides who know their stuff, food and drink tours pull together all the best spots into one handy route, so you don’t need to spend hours creating an itinerary only to get lost on the subway. Luckily for you, hungry traveller, we’ve hand-picked all our favourite food and drink tours in New York City. With our list, you can take plenty of bites out of The Big Apple. Read on to find your new favourite…

1. Beacon Bites and Beverages Culinary Tour – $55.00

You don’t need to remain in Manhattan to find great food. Take a scenic journey upstate, and admire the natural beauty of Dutchess County with this Beacon Bites and Beverages Culinary Tour. Just 90 minutes north of Manhattan, a whole culinary adventure awaits you. This is where you’ll meet your knowledgeable local guide for the day, who will lead you on a 4-hour tasting tour of Beacon. Learn about the food revolution taking over this former factory town, and sample first-hand just how good that revolution tastes! From award winning bourbon, to hand-crafted syrups, to gourmet charcuterie, Dutchess County is brimming with culinary delights just waiting to be discovered.

2. New York City Dessert Tour – $58.00

Got a sweet tooth? Us, too. If there’s one thing New York does well (obviously, there is not just one thing that New York does well, but humor us) it’s sweet treats. This gift voucher entitles you to one of four delicious dessert tours. Depending on which tour you choose, you could be indulging on Broadway, giving yourself a seriously delicious brain freeze, discovering the best desserts in Hell’s Kitchen, or exploring the Chelsea and West Village in search of treats. No matter which tour you go for, you’re sure to sample an eclectic mix of desserts from New York’s finest purveyors of sweet treats, who make injecting a little bit of sugar into the Big Apple their life’s work! You can expect to enjoy such delicacies as cheesecake, chocolate egg creams, black and white cookies, chocolate truffles, baklava, doughnuts and so many more. So what are you waiting for? Dessert – the best part of any meal – awaits!

3. NYC Food Cart Walking Tour – $57.00

Cheap hot dogs served in a napkin? Not here, my friend. Gone are the days of the basic food cart used as a last resort on your way home from a night on the town. We are ushering a new age of food carts, where skilled artisans serve carefully crafted food on the go, utilising all the space they can find to whip up the meal of dreams.
This 2-hour guided food cart tour of New York will take you on a journey through the best food the city’s mobile vendors have to offer, starting in Midtown, or Downtown Manhattan Financial District. Here, you’ll sample an eclectic menu of food cart offerings from a host of colourful characters. Enjoy their food and listen to their stories, from 4-star restaurant chefs, to struggling immigrants, to culinary school drop-outs. Your guide will teach you the history of the food cart, and all the struggles and challenges of this unique business. Most importantly, the food! Think Korean short ribs, schnitzel, jerk chicken, Mexican chocolate brownies and more. There’s a whole world waiting to be discovered in New York’s food cart scene, so what are you waiting for?

4. Trends of Williamsburg Food Tour – $63.00

Williamsburg is fast becoming one of Brooklyn’s trendiest neighborhoods, so take advantage of the huge variety of innovative eats on offer with this Trends of Williamsburg Food Tour. No guessing games here; your knowledgeable guide has hand-picked all the best spots and curated a route that leaves no stone unturned. You’ll meet them at a central location, and from there, they’ll take you on a culinary journey through Williamsburg. Indulge in slices from Rosa Pizza, taste the famous chicken and biscuits from Pies ‘n’ Thighs, and enjoy a few sweet treats along the way. Williamsburg is filled with things to see and do, from the beautiful East River State Park to thrift shopping. Food is the best way to explore any neighborhood, so check out what Williamsburg has to offer you!

5. Coney Island Culinary Tour – $68.00

Is there anything more exciting than Coney Island? On this 2 and ½ hour Coney Island Food Tour, you’ll discover the unexpected culinary side to this thrilling tourist attraction. Once you’ve been introduced to your guide, they’ll take you and the rest of the guests on a tasting tour of the nation’s longest boardwalk. That’s right, Coney Island isn’t just about roller coasters, it’s also home to some of Brooklyn’s best beach-side bites. Enjoy Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog, William’s Candy, and many more foods from this New York attraction. While you’re there, why not take an adrenaline-fuelled ride on a few roller coasters, or dip your toes in the sand? There’s no better way to spend a summer afternoon in the city.

5. Uptown and Harlem Food Tour – $75

This 4-hour guided food tour will take you on a journey through the storied history of Harlem and Uptown, using your tastebuds to navigate the neighborhood!
You’ll meet your guide in Harlem, where you’ll be shown to the most-loved local eateries. No tourist traps here, just real, authentic and delicious food. While you’re enjoying Harlem’s culinary offerings, learn all about its history – from its origin story right through to the Harlem Renaissance. Soak up the bustling atmosphere and take in the tree-lined streets as you explore this fascinating part of town. You may even spot a few landmarks along the way, so keep your eyes peeled!

6. Wine Tasting Tour of New York – $76.00

…Did somebody say wine? We don’t know about you, but we’re always in the mood for a good tipple – and where better to enjoy such an indulgence than New York City? This 2-hour wine tasting tour will guide you through one of three Manhattan neighbourhoods, on a journey filled with history, culture and architecture. Oh… and wine. Did we mention wine?
Depending on which tour you pick, you could be exploring the Upper West Side, the West Village, or SoHo. Your sophisticated adventure begins when you meet your tour guide at the first of two wine-tasting locations. From here, follow them on a captivating journey of Manhattan as they share their knowledge of wine selections and food pairings. Throughout your tour, you’ll visit some of Manhattan’s best boutique eateries and wine bars, where you’ll sample up to six different varietals of wine from around the world. Not bad as nights out go!

7. Brownstone Brooklyn Food Tour – $79.00

There’s nothing more classically Brooklyn than a brownstone, and during this 3-hour walking food tour, you’ll explore the heart of Brooklyn and experience the vibrant culinary scene of this historic neighborhood.
Brooklyn has such a diverse range of savoury and sweet culinary offerings, it’s hard to know where to start! That’s where your tour guide comes in. They’ll take you and your tour buddies on a unique journey through the best locally-owned artisan food shops in Brooklyn. You’ll discover new innovations in food and drink you may never have found on your own. From a modern soda fountain, to Italian, Middle Eastern and New American cuisine, to bakeries and cheese shops, this tour hits an eclectic mix of stops – and guarantees to fill your stomach!

8. Little Italy Bronx Food Tour – $85

Who doesn’t love Italian food? This 2 ½ hour Little Italy Bronx Food Tour will take you to the famous Arthur Avenue, where you’ll experience a real taste of Italy from a variety of passionate vendors. You’ll begin at the Arthur Avenue Retail Market, where you and your fellow participants will meet your guide for the tour. From there, they’ll show you around the market! Get ready to be amazed by the amount of fresh, mouth-watering Italian offerings available, from freshly made pasta, to house-made ricotta and white chocolate bread. You won’t just be devouring delicious food – although that’s a big part of it – you’ll also learn all about the history of landmark shops and eateries that have been passed down for generations, keeping Italian traditions alive in New York. By the end of your tour, you’ll realise exactly why Arthur Avenue is so famous!

9. East Village Craft Cocktail Tour – $89

The East Village is a lively, bustling neighborhood filled with history, comedy, music and… what else? Oh, right. Cocktails. Plenty of delicious cocktails.
You’ll meet your guide in Tompkins Square Park, where they’ll give a brief introduction to the history of prohibition-era New York City. New York has paid host to many-a-speakeasy over the years. Some of them still remain functioning behind unassuming burger bars and pawn shops, a bustling community of bartenders pulsing under the surface of the city. During this tour, you’ll be taken on a journey through the more ‘above board’ craft cocktail bars, learning how this era influenced them. You’ll visit three unique cocktail bars and discover new flavours, meeting the mixology maestros behind the innovative alcoholic concoctions. Next, you’ll visit New York’s premier wine and spirits store where your expert guide will show you what to look for when buying different spirits.

10. Long Island City Beer Tour, Queens – $89

Cheers! When it comes to craft beer, it can be difficult to know what’s good. Luckily, this Queens Craft Beer Crawl is here to help. Your guide is well-acquainted with the mouth watering world of craft beer, and they know exactly where to go to get the best. Join them on this 3-hour tour of Queens, and discover your new favourite brews.
You will make your way through Long Island City, visiting a variety of breweries to sample their unique craft beers. Your guide will let you in on how the beer is made, what goes into serving it, how to distinguish between different varieties of beer, and how to fully appreciate beer. By the end of your tour, you’ll be a genuine craft beer expert!

…Bon appetite!

That concludes our list of the top 10 culinary tours of New York City. We hope you have found something delicious from our selection, and if nothing here has tickled your particular fancy, please feel free to browse all our food and drink tours of the Big Apple here. If you have any thoughts about this list, feel free to write them in the comments section – we love hearing from you! Meanwhile, New York is a city filled with delicious places just waiting to be explored, so what are you waiting for?