Private Food Tour in the Upper East Side | Tasty Tours NYC

Meeting point

Where

Meet outside the front of H&H Bagels. Please allow extra time to arrive on time so the tour can commence as scheduled.

Departure

10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 14:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

The tour will conclude at Levain Bakery. This is a short walk to the nearest subway station (86th Street Station).

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Tasty Tours NYC; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   We'll start our tour at the famous H&H Bagels

   Indulge in a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese from one of New York's most popular bagel stores which has been featured on popular TV shows including Seinfeld and Friends.

   20 min · Admission included
2. 2
   We'll embark on a journey to The Comic Strip, a comedy club steeped in history as the oldest in all of New York City

   This iconic venue has seen comedy royalty perform here including Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, and Chris Rock.

   10 min
3. 3
   We'll make our way to Agata & Valentina, an iconic Italian specialty store that opened in 1993 and has earned the reputation as one of the best spots in the neighborhood to get authentic Italian food

   You'll have ample time to explore the store and while we're there we'll also try some of their classic cannolis, a must-try Italian dessert.

   15 min
4. 4
   We'll then wander down the road to Xi'an Famous Foods where we'll devour some dumplings

   This is a cult classic in New York City and they're sure to spice up your life!

   30 min · Admission included
5. 5
   Next, we'll pay a visit to Madonna's $32 million Upper East Side mansion

   Keep your eyes out as you never know when you might catch a glimpse of the Queen of Pop.

   5 min
6. 6
   Our next destination will be the Lexington Candy Shop, a 98-year-old institution renowned for being one of the last few places in the USA where you can enjoy an authentic egg cream and savor handcrafted Coca-Cola10 min
7. 7
   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 East 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.

   20 min
8. 8
   We'll end our tour at the one and only Levain Bakery

   A classic "if you know, you know" type of place that serves up 'thick cookies' that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more.

   20 min · Admission included

About this tour, from the operator