Upper West Side Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

New York, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the prestigious Belnord Apartments
  • Taste homemade chocolate/cinnamon rugelach from a 90-year-old Jewish market
  • Try a slice of classic NYC-style pizza on the Upper West Side
  • Visit the world-famous Magnolia Bakery for sensational banana pudding or cupcakes

Meeting Point

We'll commence our tour outside of Broad Nosh Bagels.

Meeting point

2350 Broadway, New York, NY 10024 , United States

End point

End Point

Our tour will conclude at Magnolia Bakery.

Meeting point

200 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023 , United States

End point

What to expect

1

Broad Nosh Bagels Deli & Catering 86TH ST.

We'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.

Duration 20 minutes
2

Mimi's Pizza (Broadway)

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.

Duration 15 minutes
3

The Belnord Apartments

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.'

Duration 5 minutes
4

Zabar's

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.

Duration 20 minutes
5

Banksy's "Hammer Boy"

Visit the Hammer Boy, a small but iconic mural painted in 2013 by the famous English street artist Banksy.

Duration 5 minutes
6

Beacon Theatre

Visit The Beacon, a world-famous theatre where popular artists including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Jerry Seinfeld have all performed.

Duration 5 minutes
7

The Ansonia

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.

Duration 5 minutes
8

Gray's Papaya

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.

Duration 20 minutes
9

The Dakota

Pay a solemn visit to the site where the tragic assassination of John Lennon took place.

Duration 5 minutes
10

Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial

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

Duration 5 minutes
11

Magnolia Bakery

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.

Duration 20 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The remaining hour is spent walking between each location.
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    This tour is not suitable for vegans or gluten free.
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    Please contact us prior to the tour date if you have any dietary requirements.
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What our experts say

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    Start with a bagel at Broad Nosh.
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    Don't miss the cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery.
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    Check out the mural by Banksy nearby.
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    Take a stroll in Central Park after the tour.
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    Consider visiting The Beacon Theatre for a show.

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