Explore New York's Savory Heritage with Ben's Bagel Tours
Discover the rich history and flavors of New York City's iconic bagels with Ben's Bagel Tours. A culinary journey not to be missed!
Embark on a delectable journey through New York's iconic bagel scene with Ben's Bagel Tours. Taste the tradition and craftsmanship behind every bite while exploring the vibrant city.
A brief summary to Ben's Bagel Tours
- 140 E 28th St, New York, Manhattan, New York, 10016, US
- +1347-931-7676
- Visit website
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Arrive hungry to fully enjoy the variety of bagels and toppings offered during the tour.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves a fair amount of walking through the city.
- Check the schedule in advance, as tours may vary in availability.
- Consider joining a tour during off-peak hours for a more intimate experience.
Getting There
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Car
Start by exiting Greenwich Point Park and head southwest on Shore Road. Continue on Shore Road until you reach the intersection with Greenwich Avenue. Turn left onto Greenwich Avenue. Follow Greenwich Avenue for about 1.5 miles until you reach the junction with I-95. Take the ramp onto I-95 North towards New York City. Merge onto I-95 North and continue for approximately 30 miles. Take exit 16 for I-278 W toward Staten Island. Follow signs for I-278 W and merge onto the highway. Stay on I-278 for about 6 miles, then take the exit towards Brooklyn Bridge. Merge onto the Brooklyn Bridge and follow signs for Manhattan. After crossing the bridge, follow signs for FDR Drive. Continue on FDR Drive until you reach exit 7 for E 42nd St. Follow E 42nd St and turn left onto 3rd Ave. Finally, turn right onto E 28th St, and your destination, Ben's Bagel Tours, will be on your left at 140 E 28th St.
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Public Transportation
Exit Greenwich Point Park and walk to the nearest bus stop on Shore Road. Take the Connecticut Transit Bus 10 towards Stamford. Ride for approximately 15 minutes until you reach the Stamford Transportation Center. From there, transfer to the Metro-North Railroad and take the New Haven Line towards Grand Central Terminal. Ride for about 45 minutes. Once you arrive at Grand Central Terminal, transfer to the subway and take the 6 train (green line) towards Brooklyn Bridge. Ride for 5 stops and get off at 28th St station. Exit and walk west on E 28th St for about 5 minutes until you reach Ben's Bagel Tours at 140 E 28th St.
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