--- title: Private Food Tour in the Upper East Side | Tasty Tours NYC lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 181 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 68 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 27 of 73 (Food & Pizza Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-food-tour-in-the-upper-east-side-tasty-tours-nyc/ --- # Private Food Tour in the Upper East Side | Tasty Tours NYC In our comparison: #27 of 73 in Food & Pizza Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us for an unforgettable walking food tour around the world-famous Upper East Side. This guided tour will tantalize your tastebuds as we visit some of the most popular food spots in the neighborhood. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for celebrities as we explore this leafy area and learn about its history. What foods will you try? - Jewish Bagels with Fresh Cream Cheese - NYC Style Pizza - Juicy Chinese Dumplings ️ - Italian Cannolis - Thick Chocolate Chip Cookie What’s included in the tour? - 2.5 Hour Guided Tour with a Licensed & Local Tour Guide - 5 x Authentic Food Tastings - 4 x Cultural & Historic Sights - Free water for each guest About Us We're Tasty Tours NYC and our mission is pretty simple: make sure you have an awesome experience and get a real taste of everything the Big Apple has to offer. So, if you're ready to dig in and explore, come hungry and join us on a tasty tour today! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet outside the front of H&H Bagels. - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 10:30 and 14:00 - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €181 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.97/5 from 68 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Tasty Tours NYC - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.97 from 68 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 68 of 68. - 5 stars: 66 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Bottled water - Lunch ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **We'll start our tour at the famous H&H Bagels** (20m; admission included) - 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. 2. **We'll embark on a journey to The Comic Strip, a comedy club steeped in histor...** (10m) - 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. 3. **We'll make our way to Agata & Valentina, an iconic Italian specialty store th...** (15m) - 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... 4. **We'll then wander down the road to Xi'an Famous Foods where we'll devour some...** (30m; admission included) - 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! 5. **Next, we'll pay a visit to Madonna's $32 million Upper East Side mansion** (5m) - Keep your eyes out as you never know when you might catch a glimpse of the Queen of Pop. 6. **Our next destination will be the Lexington Candy Shop, a 98-year-old institut...** (10m) - 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-Cola. 7. **No NYC food tour would be complete without eating a slice of classic NYC-styl...** (20m) - 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... 8. **We'll end our tour at the one and only Levain Bakery** (20m; admission included) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet outside the front of H&H Bagels. Please allow extra time to arrive on time so the tour can commence as scheduled. Ends: The tour will conclude at Levain Bakery. This is a short walk to the nearest subway station (86th Street Station). ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This tour is not suitable for some dietary restrictions including vegan and celiac. - By booking this tour, you agree to the Tasty Tours NYC Terms and Conditions available on our website. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €362 | €181 | | 4 | €544 | €136 | | 6 | €654 | €109 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food & Pizza Tours start at €25 per person. ## Compared with other Food & Pizza Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 73** | €181 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (68) | private | | [Greenwich Village Food Tour / Tasty Tours NYC](/usa/new-york/tours/greenwich-village-food-tour-tasty-tours-nyc/?format=md) | €77 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (933) | shared | | [Greenwich Village Food Tour: 6 Tastings + Iconic Sites](/usa/new-york/tours/greenwich-village-food-tour-6-tastings-iconic-sites/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.97 (1681) | shared | | [Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks](/usa/new-york/tours/lower-east-side-food-tour-in-nyc-6-tastings-famous-landmarks/?format=md) | €90 | 3h | 4.97 (716) | shared | Ranked #27 of 73 in Food & Pizza Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €308, median €83; typical length 3h. 5 of 73 are private. 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