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Our NYC food tours
We’ve been hosting the New York Food Tours since 2019. But don’t just take our word for it, our themed food tours speak for themselves. Check out our videos to see why we are the best!
Our tour of Chinatown is our most popular tour. It’s one of the best New York Food Tours and you’ll enjoy dumplings, noodles, buns, and more!
Cost: $90/pp
Broadway Bites and Famous Sights Food Tour
Explore New York’s most innovative food in it’s most popular places. You’ll visit Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Ave, and more to eat cutting edge pizza, hot dogs, and BEC. This food tour in NYC offers an easy way to see the city just outside your hotel’s door.
Cost: $90/pp
Iconic Foods of the Lower East Side
Eat all of New York’s iconic foods in one afternoon on the most all-encompassing and best food tours in NYC. You’ll enjoy famous and unique foods such as Bagels, Pizza, and much more, all while learning about the history of New York City. It's the the best New York Food Tour for trying New York's famous foods.
Cost: $90/pp
West Village / SoHo Dessert Tour
Explore SoHo on one of the sweetest tours in NYC. We’ll take you to the city’s best dessert places where you’ll try both classics and cutting-edge sweets. This is the one of the best food tours NYC loves for bachelorette parties or anyone with a sweet tooth.
Cost: $90/pp
Famous Jewish Foods of the Upper East Side
Eat all of New York’s famous foods on this New York food tour. Pastrami, Bagels, Lox, and more on the only Jewish food tour in NYC. For Jewish food it's one of the best food tours NYC loves!
Cost: $90/pp
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Meet the founder of Ultimate food tours
An image of our founder, Scott Goodfriend, hosting the best food tour NYC can't get enough of!
I started Ultimate Food Tours in 2019 as a way to show people my favorite activity, eating my way through New York City’s coolest neighborhoods. What started as one Chinatown tour has grown to six New York Food Tours, Cooking Classes, and tours in Las Vegas and Japan. My favorite part of running Ultimate Food Tours is supporting local businesses and helping local guides from around the world start and grow their own food tour businesses.
My background is in tech and marketing and while I had a great time in the corporate world, I am really enjoying helping people through our offerings. For more information on me or Ultimate Food Tours, feel free to shoot me an email or check out our amazing media coverage on CNBC, Entrepreneur Magazine, and NBC News.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about food tours
What is the best food tour in NYC?
The best food tour in NYC is the Ultimate Chinatown Food Tour by Ultimate Food Tours because it features the most food of any Chinatown Food Tour and offers the most exclusive access to the neighborhood. On the food tour, guests will be introduced to China’s eight regional cuisines and eat at many of them. Guests will learn about the history of Chinatown, the people who live there, and the history of the food. We are friends with all of the owners, giving guests an exclusive opportunity to meet the people who make Manhattan’s Chinatown the best neighborhood in the world.
What is a walking food tour?
A walking food tour is an immersive food experience where guests walk to restaurants and eat a variety of foods. Each tour is led by a local guide who tells stories about the neighborhood, provides information on the food itself, and makes sure the food is ready on time for guests to enjoy.
Can I eat like a local on a food tour?
All of our food tours stop at ONLY locally owned establishments. These are not touristy places so when you book an Ultimate Food Tour, you can be assured that you will eat where the locals eat.
What is a food tour guide?
A food tour guide is a specially-trained tour guide who provides guests with the information they expect from a walking tour and makes sure the food is ready in a timely manner. It is a very hard position since it combines elements of guiding guests throughout specific neighborhoods, being able to present a vast variety of knowledge about specialized topics, and serving customers with the timing of a waiter. It is a challenging position that is very hard to obtain at Ultimate Food Tours, so you can rest assured that any guide that you have is one of the best guides in New York City.
How do I plan a food tour?
The easiest way to plan a food tour is by simply booking one at ultimatefoodtours.com. While you could make a Google Map, it takes a lot of time and is stressful to do on your own. If you book an Ultimate Food Tour, you simply show up and let our expertly-trained guides take care of the rest.
How do I participate in a food tour?
The easiest way to participate in a food tour is by checking out a tour on our Tours page. You will find a variety of tours that suit any taste and if you want a custom tour, you can simply send us an email and we will plan a custom tour just for you.
How do I become a food tour guide?
To become a food tour guide, you need a NYC Sightseeing Guide license and experience leading tours. We are always looking for talented folks to join the team so if you are interested, please send us an email.
How do I book a food tour?
To book a food tour, simply navigate to the Ultimate Food Tours Tours page, pick your tour, and let us take care of the rest!
