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title: Private Food Tour in the Upper West Side | Tasty Tours NYC
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city: New York
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price: 181
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rating: 4.99
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rank_in_category: 15 of 73 (Food & Pizza Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
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# Private Food Tour in the Upper West Side | Tasty Tours NYC

In our comparison: #15 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 Upper West Side, which is known for its leafy streets, stunning architecture, and vibrant food scene. We’ll visit some iconic food spots and popular landmarks in the neighborhood!

What foods will you try?
- Everything Bagels with Fresh Cream Cheese
- Chocolate Rugelach Pastries
- NYC Pizza
- Garlic Knots with Marinara Sauce
- Grilled Beef Hotdog
- Cupcakes or Banana Pudding

What’s included in the tour?
- 6 x Authentic Food Tastings
- 2.5 hour Guided Tour with a licensed Tour Guide
- Complimentary bottle of water

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: We'll commence our tour outside of Broad…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:30, 14:00, 15:00: 3 departures a day
- Food included: All food is included in the tour price
- 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–3h
- Rating: 4.99/5 from 89 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, 14:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.99 from 89 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 89.

- 5 stars: 88 (99%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bottled water will be provided.
- All food is included in the tour price

## Not included

- Alcohol is not provided on this tour.
- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **We'll start our tour at the famous Broad Nosh Bagels** (20m) - Indulge in a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese from one of New York's most popular bagel stores.
2. **No NYC food tour would be complete without eating a slice of classic NYC-styl...** (15m) - 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 West Side. This ain't no frozen pizza, this is a handmade slice that takes over 72 hours to...
3. **Explore The Belnord Apartments, among the Upper West's most prestigious resid...** (5m) - Explore The Belnord Apartments, among the Upper West's most prestigious residential complexes and the primary filming location for the acclaimed TV series 'Only Murders in The Building.'
4. **Our next stop is Zabar's, a 90-year-old Jewish market that is known for its c...** (20m) - Our next stop is Zabar's, a 90-year-old Jewish market that is known for its coffee and homemade rugelach. You'll have some time to explore the market before we enjoy some chocolate / cinnamon rugelach fresh out of the oven.
5. **Banksy "Hammer Boy"** (5m) - Visit the Hammer Boy, a small but iconic mural painted in 2013 by the famous English street artist Banksy.
6. **The Ansonia** (5m) - Visit a breathtaking piece of French architecture with a rich history, once home to legends like Babe Ruth (Yankees) and the renowned composer Igor Stravinsky.
7. **Gray's Papaya is an institution on the Upper West Side who have been serving ...** (20m) - Gray's Papaya is an institution on the Upper West Side who have been serving 100% beef hotdogs to the masses for well over 50 years. We'll swing by their stand, grab a hotdog and enjoy it on the sidewalk like a true New Yorker.
8. **To round out our tour we'll finish at the world-famous Magnolia Bakery** (20m) - They're known for their banana pudding and their cupcakes. You'll have the difficult decision to choose which you want to try but the good news is that they're both absolutely sensational and are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:30, 14:00, 15:00
- 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

We'll commence our tour outside of Broad Nosh Bagels.

Ends: Our tour will conclude at Magnolia Bakery.

## 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 or 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 · #15 of 73** | €181 | 2h–3h | 4.99 (89) | 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 #15 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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