We did the Original Greenwich Village food tour. It was great! Our guide, Robin, was fun and…read moreinformative. We learned a lot about the area. Of course, the main part of any food tour is the food which was delicious and plentiful. 2 desserts stops. One was an amazing apple pie cookie. The savory stops were also quite good. My favorites were the pizza slice, fish taco and eggplant rollatini. It was supposed to last 3 hours but went over so we never felt rushed.

This is my 3rd tour with Foods of NY. Food tours is something I always do when I visit a town and…read morethese tours are amongst my favorite. Tours are thoughtfully curated to provide a great experience and historical information as well as the best of the best food tastings.

Really excellent tour! I loved all the stops we made. It was cool getting to see the city from a…read moredifferent view as you don't often drive around NYC. We made stops at a lot of old school NY places. Loved the history behind each place! I liked that the tour wasn't set in stone and he came up with different restaurants along the way. Dave was really interesting to talk to and we got some different sides of NYC history. I can't recommend this tour enough and I'd definitely go on another!

Where to begin? Was…read moreit the Checker Marathon cab? The food? Was it (the not at all) Fat Dave? Some things are just ethereal. Not to wax poetic on YELP but Famous Fat Dave's Food Tours penetrates deeply. Food touches the soul, culture touches the soul, history touches the soul, and so experiencing all of that with Dave touched my kids and my soul. The 'food tour' had that intangible "what makes something special" in spades. I am a native New Yorker, transplanted to the West Coast 20 years ago. I came to NYC, with my 2 kids and one of their friends after my dad passed (3 weeks ago) to experience it in a way that we haven't before. As a native, I'd never thought I would consider myself a tourist, but keeping an open mind and wishing for a special experience for the (teenage!) kids, I signed up. Dave literally transformed our visit. Dave's passion for food reflects his passion for life. He's academic, Bohemian, a foodie, a great (vintage cab) driver, a local, and at your service with a smile. Give Dave the type of food you want (or don't want!), the area you want to visit (or don't want!), the length of time and experience you want (or don't want!) and he will accommodate. Dave is responsive by text, phone, or email. He's relaxed, professional, caring, thoughtful, organized, and super well connected with the locals. Dave will show you as diverse a food experience as you want. We went to 9 places throughout the City and Brooklyn, in about 5 hrs. That was a lot, but it flowed so well! There's a lot of eating, so he paces you - trust him - he's done this many times (with some of the most celebrated chefs in the world as well - check out his website.) We broke up the tour for some digesting and a change of pace by visiting Coney Island and chillaxing (teen lingo) at the Boardwalk for about 45 or so minutes. Perfect time to recharge and have some more fun with the locals. Eating the best pizza, Italian sandwiches, Asian soups, and desserts in NY, at the cozy, hole in the wall, locally loved favorites (with all the personalities that come with that!), we were more than satisfied at the end!! Dave's Food Tours is memorable in every way. Some things just have to be experienced. This is one of them. On behalf of my fam, and especially my Dad... thank you Dave. PS. Ask Dave what's splattered and stuck on his microwave's wall ... and what's in his freezer!! Bound to get a good story and smile!

My name is Mike Crockett. I am a tour operator and bring large groups to New York City all the…read moretime. We've been in business for 13 years. We use walking tour guides all the time to help our groups see the city. Last week I just got a report from my employee who hired Corey to take 67 people on a food tour in Queens. Corey was completely unprepared for the tour and had a hostile attitude with my clients. My employee described his attitude as "grumpy substitute teacher" vibes. He didn't tell any of the food vendors he used we were coming before hand. Half way through the tour half of the group went back to the hotel. Corey was cheap and rude to our clients. I am going to make sure we never use his services again and will likely tell other operators about the experience so they don't make the same mistake.

The Go West tour was our first food tour ever, and it was absolutely amazing! Our guide was so…read moreinteresting and funny, all the food was delicious, and the suspense of the next food stop was thrilling. Very well-executed, definitely recommend!

Great value! Tour and food are excellent! Matt Wade has a lot of passion for food and history and…read morecombines them both in an exciting and adventurous tour.

From the owner: NYC is more than meets the eye, and the best of this city is what exists in the not so obvious…read moreplaces. Immerse yourself in the culture of a neighborhood and learn what values those residents hold dear. What do they eat? Where did these neighborhoods come from? My team and I are going to help you find out. Your guide will offer access to a delicious variety of cuisine options as well as local knowledge and access that extends beyond what can be found in a Google search. And more than anything, this tour will be driven by our customary passion and enthusiasm.

I can't say enough good things about this entire experience. The tour we wanted was sold out,…read morebummer. Sent a message to see what was recommended as far as the availability of a wait list or moving tickets from walking to bus tour would be easy. Scott himself responded, almost immediately with his recommendations. Purchased the walking tour tickets, put ourselves on the wait list for the bus tour and watched emails like a hawk for the few days before our scheduled date. The pizza tour Gods smiled on us and the wait list opened up. I called to get our tickets moved and talked to Scott who handled the whole transfer quickly for me because once the wait list opens up it opens up for everyone on it. He was very helpful in scoring those seats for us and understood the urgency. LOL. That's ALL before we even got to our first meeting place. We met the tour and Scott at Keste in the Financial District. I had read in my research that the tour stops aren't planned ahead and I was skeptical, but you could see him figuring it out as he figured out his group for the day. One of the attendees had taken the tour a year prior, they played a game of guess the spot so he didn't repeat stops for her and the very large group of family that she brought with her on this tour. There was one request for a spot in Brooklyn but he couldn't make it happen due to their hours, not that he wouldn't have moved heaven and earth if he could have. We had a smaller than usual tour group because of timing and a LI RR strike and you could just see that this opened up other options for places to go. After Keste we were able to do two stops in the Bronx, one in East Harlem. There was even an ice cream, water ice store next door to the last pizzeria. So much thought went into this route. Scott was able to take this group to places he hadn't been to in quite some time due to the distance and size of the group. Back to Keste-- what tour guide takes his entire group and takes over the kitchen, helping himself to dough balls and creating pies as he discussed pizza history?? We saw the kitchen and oven in each establishment and each shop was welcoming and friendly. Scott is a wealth of knowledge and enjoyed sharing his story and the story of all of the stops we visited. Pizza is an absolute passion project for him. Highly recommend!

At Scott's Pizza Tours, the experience feels fun, lively, and full of flavor from start to finish…read more It's a great tour for husbands and wives, and also great for girlfriends and boyfriends who enjoy exploring the city together. The energy is uplifting, the stories about pizza are captivating, and everyone's mouths are sure to water as you watch those fresh slices come out--crispy crust, melted cheese, and that classic New York aroma. It's more than just eating pizza. It's a tasty little adventure in the heart of the city. A rose blooms in a gentle flame, No two petals are the same There's love in every color Soft as the morning and fresh as the dew.

This is a great tour! The food was delicious and included a nice variety. The portion sizes were…read moreperfect. Alex is a wonderful, knowledgeable and engaging guide who is also a native of NYC, which makes her qualified to not only give info about the food and the neighborhoods, but also to answer any questions about the history of New York, as well as tips for the rest of our trip. I highly recommend this food tour with Alex!

Had a great experience on a food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. Our tour guide, Seth, was…read moreenthusiastic and very knowledgeable of the area. The food portions were generous and felt worth the cost. I'd definitely recommend this tour!

True value for cost! We were only in NYC for 3 days and…read morewanted to see more than just tourists sites. Liz Young was prefect for our trip to Brooklyn/Williamsburg adventure. She is knowledgable about history, past and present. Her knowledge of the culinary scene of NYC and it boroughs was so interesting. What a great way to spend an afternoon in Brooklyn and it's many new and old culinary venues. We will do another tour(s) with Liz.

A couple months ago we had the pleasure of having Liz lead our small group of friends through some…read moreof the best parts of Chelsea Market and the surrounding areas. She met us outside with fresh baked muffins (delicious) and explained the history of the different buildings we visited. Much of the Meatpacking District was, at one time, the center of production for the National Biscuit Company (aka Nabisco - see, you've already learned something). She also had great connections with many vendors and I learned more about fine cheese than I ever expected. Excellent experience for out-of-towners or locals looking to explore the city and it's food in a different way. Would definitely tour with Liz again!

Mary was THE BEST! We feel like we saw so many great things and learned so much history. My teen…read more+ kids loved the tour, and so happy to be shepherded in behind the scenes on such a busy, crowded night. Cannot say enough good things!

I am so glad I found this tour company! We did the Brooklyn bridge/DUMBO walking tour with Onel -…read morehe was phenomenal! This tour was one of the highlights of our trip to NYC. I can't wait for my next trip to take another walking tour with this tour company. Onel is knowledgeable, personable, engaging, humorous, thoughtful and kept us on time! He knew exactly where to stop for photo ops and gave us plenty of time for them - I appreciated the scheduled bathroom break at clean bathrooms and the stop for drinks/snacks at the most perfect grocery store that I wish was in my neighborhood. The tour ended at lunchtime in the perfect location with several food options as well as close to both the ferry and trains for the return commute to Manhattan. I highly recommend this walking tour with Onel as your guide - you won't regret it!

West Village Food Tour - June 16, 2023 A wonderful, 3-hour…read moretour. Informative and delicious! First of all, Josh in the office was more than helpful. I admit I made his job more difficult than necessary due to the multiple changes I needed to make. Josh was courteous and helpful and, in no way, did he give me impression of being bothered. Andrea was the tour guide for myself and two friends. Our tour group was small which I felt was a stroke of luck. Andrea sent an email to each of us the day before our tour which reminded us of the tour, our meeting spot and time. She also noted that the tour would begin promptly at the scheduled time. She also asked if we had any dietary restrictions, food allergies or questions. I replied to her email asking for suggestions for places to visit after our tour had concluded. She responded promptly and gave us some helpful suggestions. Andrea cheerfully met us at the predetermined time. After introductions, Andrea gave us a brief overview of what we were to see, answered our questions and confirmed that there were no food allergies she needed to be aware of. We stopped at Faicco's Italian Specialties where we sampled soppressata and rice balls, a.k.a. Arancini in front of Faicco's. Both were excellent. As we snacked, Andrea gave us a history of the place. Our next stop was Bleeker Street Pizza. Andrea gave us a brief history before going in. We ate slices of of Nona Maria pizza. Then the previous owner, Greg Greenwood, joined us. He gave us a detailed history of the restaurant, which his brother, Captain Douglas Greenwood, opened in 2004. Captain Greenwood tragically passed away from 9/11 illness and ownership passed to Greg, who recently sold the pizzeria, although he still works there on Fridays. The pizza was fantastic! I will definitely visit again. As we walked through the West Village, Andrea gave us more history of the neighborhood, which included a home that was only 9 feet wide and a former speakeasy!! Our third stop was Hudson Bagels. where we shared two delicious, traditional New York bagels with cream cheese. Our fourth stop was Galanga, a Thai restaurant. We each had a corn fritter and Chicken Satay. I loved the fritters but thought the chicken was a bit plain. The fifth restaurant was Mamoun's Falafel. My boring palate did not enjoy this treat, but the others did. Lastly we had a cupcake at Molly's Cupcakes, opened by a former school teacher and schoolhouse themed. We each ordered different cupcakes, all of which were yummy. We ended the tour at our original meeting place. Andrea was wonderful, personable and informative. I inquired about other tours Andrea gave so that I can book another tour with Andrea.

I've been to Manhattan many times and try to check out the 2nd coolest city in the country. I've…read moreeven done the Lower East Side Tenement Museum tour twice. But NYC has so much to offer especially in the way of food, so is smart to go with a real New Yorker. You learn about about everything New York on this tour and get into places without having to wait in line (makes you feel like a Big Macher!). The food is the best off the best and they give you too much! ;) I would definitely do another tour with these guys and whether it's your first trip or you were born here - this is a must!!!

The two hours of Andrew's Greenwich Village Historic Walking Tour covered the Village's history…read morefrom precolonial days to present times. Beginning at the heart of the Village, Washington Square, winding down some of its most charming streets, Andrew filled us in on the Village's important place in American and World History, pointing out where famous and infamous historical figures lived and work, and important events took place. Andrew's informative narration makes for a lively, fun fact filled two hours. Highly visitors to the City, as well as lifelong to New Yorkers like myself who are curious about our beautiful Greenwich Village.

My friend and I greatly enjoyed our variety tour! It was the perfect mix of both modern and…read morehistorical information and the information provided covered so many different areas of interest from technology, music, architecture, food, and even the supernatural! It was a great way to learn more about the city and there are several stops that I will return to. I also appreciated the authenticity that Andrew brought to the information, I was very impressed by how deep his knowledge of the area is!