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New York City Food Cart Walking Tour

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New York City Food Cart Walking Tour

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Discover the vibrant and mouthwatering world of New York City's food carts on this exciting walking tour! Indulge in the flavors of gourmet street food as you explore either Midtown or the Financial District. Sample five different dishes, each crafted with passion and creativity by local vendors. Your knowledgeable guide will also share fascinating stories about the rich heritage of food carts in the city. From delicious wafels at Bryant Park to the thriving street food scene around 6th Avenue, this tour will take you on a culinary adventure like no other. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere and vibrant flavors of the streets, and let your taste buds revel in the joy of discovering new and exciting tastes. Don't miss this chance to embrace the best street food in the Big Apple and gain a whole new appreciation for curbside cuisine.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Exploring the rich food cart heritage in New York
  • Tasting five different food cart dishes
  • Thriving street food scene in Midtown
  • Learning about successful street vending businesses
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Five food tastings
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Introduction

Experience the vibrant and diverse street food scene of New York City with the exciting New York City Food Cart Walking Tour. This immersive tour takes you through either Midtown or the Financial District, where you'll indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of five different food cart dishes. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you'll also learn about the rich heritage and history of food carts in the city, gaining a deeper appreciation for this iconic aspect of New York's culinary culture. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure like no other.

What to Expect

On this New York City Food Cart Walking Tour, you can expect a delightful journey through the city's bustling streets as you feast on a variety of delectable street food offerings. Each food cart dish has been carefully curated to showcase the diverse flavors and cuisines that make up New York's vibrant culinary landscape. From savory dumplings to mouthwatering tacos, your taste buds will be treated to a symphony of flavors that will leave you wanting more. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and insights about the food cart culture, enriching your experience and deepening your understanding of this iconic aspect of New York City.

Who is This For?

The New York City Food Cart Walking Tour is perfect for food enthusiasts, culture seekers, and anyone who wants to explore the city's culinary scene in a unique and immersive way. Whether you're a local looking to discover hidden gems or a visitor wanting to experience the authentic flavors of New York, this tour offers something for everyone. From solo travelers to groups of friends or even families, this tour is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for all. Come with an open mind and a hearty appetite, and get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the heart of the Big Apple.

Why Book This?

Indulge in a one-of-a-kind street food experience that will tantalize your taste buds and introduce you to the rich culinary heritage of New York City. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the city's vibrant streets while savoring the flavors of five different food cart dishes. With a knowledgeable local guide leading the way, you'll gain insider insights into the best food carts in the city and learn about the fascinating history and culture behind them. By the end of the tour, you'll have a newfound appreciation for street food and a deeper understanding of New York's diverse culinary landscape. Don't miss out on this unforgettable gastronomic adventure!

Good to Know

This New York City Food Cart Walking Tour includes a local guide who will take you to the best food cart destinations in either Midtown or the Financial District. The tour also includes five food tastings, ensuring you get a wide variety of flavors and cuisines to sample. Bottled water is provided to keep you refreshed throughout the tour. Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so make sure to arrange your own transportation to the meeting location. Additionally, gratuities for the guide are not included, so it's customary to tip if you enjoyed your experience. Come prepared with comfortable walking shoes and an empty stomach, as you'll be walking and eating your way through the city's delicious street food offerings.

Reviews

Previous participants of the New York City Food Cart Walking Tour have raved about the unique and immersive experience it offers. Many praised the knowledgeable guides who provided interesting insights into the history and culture of food carts in the city. Participants also loved the variety of food tastings, with each dish offering a delightful explosion of flavors. The tour was described as a fun and interactive way to explore the city's culinary scene, with participants left feeling satisfied and with a newfound appreciation for street food. Overall, reviews highlighted the exceptional quality of the tour and its ability to showcase the best of New York's street food culture.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Reviews

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5 (67)

AdoreFrance66

Amanda took us on the Walking Food Cart Tour. The food was amazing and we learned so much about the food carts, how to tell which ones are good. Don't eat for at least a day before this tour. We had 4 savory stops and one dessert stop and each one was a meal in itself! Thank you Amanda for an incredible experience!!

E2800YJmargos

We had an absolutely terrific tour of Midtown food carts. Our guide, Amanda, told us all about the delicious food we were eating and the vendors who made it. We really enjoyed learning about the history of food vendors in NYC (and beyond) and their working conditions today. What made it special was that Turnstile Tours has a long working relationship with the vendors. It was clear that Amanda knew them and their work. The tour group works with the non-profit Street Vendor Project, so there is an awareness of social justice issues alongside the amazing food. The tour gave us a whole new perspective on a slice of NYC. Bring your appetite! It's extremely filling (by evening we were still too full for dinner).

Tawana_M

The food cart tour was fantastic! Our tour guide Amanda was great! We didn't just eat great food that was filling, but we also had a great learning experience from the culture and history of food carts. Highly recommend!

williamcW3616ZF

I did the Food Cart Walking Tour in Mid-town Manhattan with Brian on 8/20, and it was great. We sampled food at 5 carts, four savory and one sweet-all delicious. Brian was a wonderful source of information about the history of food carts in NYC and how they operate today. I'm a native New Yorker and learned a lot, and ate enough to hold me for two days. Highly recommended.

MarilynBrooklyn

Midtown Food Cart Tour on 8/4 with Turnstile Tours was informative, fun and yummy. I gained a larger appreciation of the vendors and their challenges and their contributions to NYC, especially in the environment of Covid. Brian, the tour guide, was a pleasure, with knowledge, personality and enthusiasm. I strongly recommend this tour and any others given by Turnstile Tours. My experience with them began early in the pandemic with their numerous virtual programs, and they are varied and consistently knowledgeable and personable.

wanderlust152015

Brian was a great guide. He was very friendly, and knowledgeable about the different carts we visited and the dishes we sampled. The food included some old favourites (e.g. falafel) and some dishes I'd never tried before - but will definitely look out for again - such as kathi rolls. It was all washed down with a lovely cool cup of iced chocolate. :) Thank you, Brian, for an interesting and flavoursome tour!

Emily P

Doug was a very hospitable tour guide, making it comfortable, engaging, and educational as we walked around, met Food Cart owners and chefs, and tasted the most delicious small plates. (seriously - go for the food if nothing else). Our college class is studying food, culture, power, and art, so this was a perfect place to do field research. Thanks to Turnstile for bringing this kind of tourism to the NYC landscape!

heatherwY3611TT

Turnstiles Tours offer quite a few different tours, we took a Food Cart Tour around the Financial District. You know those food vendors who park along the street selling all sorts of food - not just hot dogs and pretzels like you see on the TV. The tour introduced us to some of the diverse tastes and stories of the city’s street vendors - an inside look at the successes of some and the complexities imposed by this huge metropolis. Our guide, Brian Hoffman was wonderful - inclusive and solicitous, entertaining and informative yet very low key. We didn’t feel rushed at all but in two hours we managed to cover quite a lot of territory (about 2.5km) and a number of food styles. Greek, Vietnamese, Indian and Egyptian topped off with a sweet morsel and great coffee (we offered for iced as it was a pretty hot day - but Brian managed to find us some cool places to get out of the heat). It was really enjoyable. Thanks a lot Brian. Highly recommended. Would do other if their tours if we had time. Next time!

luvJPMMJZ

Cindy, our tour guide, was so personable and knowledgeable! She took us to a variety of food trucks so we could sample different foods. We each got a nice sample size at each cart and she ended with waffles for dessert! I highly recommend Turnstile Tours!

bike-n-ski

So glad we did this! Brian was the best tour guide: informative, personable, funny. He took us to explore the neighborhood FC stars: we had fabulous jerk chicken from Trinidad, amazing freshly made falafel, pork souvlaki, Kati rolls, vegan donuts. All the food we could possibly eat and it appealed to our gustatory adventurous side. And, makes me want to frequent Food Carts all the more.
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2024-04-26 07:17