Get ready for a culinary exploration through two of New York City's best foodie neighborhoods.
On this private food tour with Guide Lauren, you’ll explore the food, history and architecture that shape two of NYC’s most iconic and picturesque neighborhoods: the Flatiron District and Union Square.
Your group will enjoy a more personal experience as Guide Lauren leads you through local favorites, landmark sights and neighborhood stories along the way. Highlights may include gourmet tastings of Roman-style pizza at an artisanal Italian food emporium, award-winning baked goods, a must-try pastrami sandwich, photo ops at the famous Flatiron Building and a stroll through Madison Square Park.
Please note that tasting stops may vary depending on availability, but every tour is designed to showcase the flavors, culture and charm of these beloved NYC neighborhoods.
Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.
Guide Lauren has lived in NYC since 2004 and has more than 10 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industries. A lover of hidden gems, she always knows the best places to go. Now, you can join Guide Lauren on an immersive culinary adventure that showcases NYC and Brooklyn neighborhoods through food and art. Each experience Guide Lauren offers is sure to be packed with incredible stories and a ton of personality.
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Get ready for a culinary exploration through two of New York City's best foodie neighborhoods.
On this private food tour with Guide Lauren, you’ll explore the food, history and architecture that shape two of NYC’s most iconic and picturesque neighborhoods: the Flatiron District and Union Square.
Your group will enjoy a more personal experience as Guide Lauren leads you through local favorites, landmark sights and neighborhood stories along the way. Highlights may include gourmet tastings of Roman-style pizza at an artisanal Italian food emporium, award-winning baked goods, a must-try pastrami sandwich, photo ops at the famous Flatiron Building and a stroll through Madison Square Park.
Please note that tasting stops may vary depending on availability, but every tour is designed to showcase the flavors, culture and charm of these beloved NYC neighborhoods.
Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.
Justin was a fabulous guide! Really personable and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the neighborhood (and we are originally New Yorkers). The food was all delicious. Would highly recommend!
Michael
30 Jun 2022
Justin was fun, informed, articulate, and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our time with him.
Verified guest reviews for other experiences with Guide Lauren or Local Guide
Mark
21 Apr 2026
My wife and I went on the Immigrant Influence food tour of NYC. Seth our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The food was good and plentiful. Make sure you go on an empty stomach. My favorite was the pizza at Nolita's and my wife's favorite was the roasted pork bun from Chinatown. The food stops also included a smoothie, pickle, a cannoli and a Jewish bialys.
Karina
07 Jun 2025
We had a great walking tour with Justin! Rain or shine - we learned about the history of Williamsburg and stopped at some tasty spots. Great way to see and explore a new area of the ‘city.’
Bryan
05 Oct 2024
He was good
Allen
25 Jul 2024
A tour with historical info and stops at a handful of the food stalls in the Chelsea Market and Market 57. Advice: skip breakfast and come hungry!
Note that Lauren isn’t the guide and 6 isn’t the maximum number of guests. Our group had 12 people and it was fine but not intimate or full of “hidden gems” as in the description.
Felipe
15 Oct 2023
The tour was amazing! We learned a lot about the history of Williamsburg and ate delicious food!
Tatiana
27 Aug 2023
Chris was very friendly and informative about the landmarks of Nyc. The tour was great, enjoyed trying different foods, and chatting with folks from different states
Pattie
10 Apr 2023
A fantastic food tour! We were stuffed with food and information about NYC.
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Michelle
27 Mar 2023
We had a wonderful time exploring parts of NYC that we had never been to! We live in northern New Jersey and are in the city plenty, but really enjoyed learning the history of the areas we visited! The food at Chelsea Market was AMAZING and our guide was so great! Thank you for such a fun experience!
Sam
27 Mar 2023
We participated in the Chelsea Market-High Line food tour. It was a great experience and the food was good but our tour guide was even better! David was friendly, knowledgeable and energetic! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and we would not hesitate to book again. Thank you David! You are awesome!!
Naomi
27 Mar 2023
We absolutely loved the flatiron food tour. Our guide Justin was so knowledgable and passionate about the area, and gave us a fantastic experience. Thank you so much for a wonderful trip!
Wendy
27 Mar 2023
This was a great trip. Interesting pieces of history and the food was great. Lots of food-make sure you are hungry! Justin was very knowledgeable and personable. He made everyone feel welcome! Great tour.
Maria A
27 Mar 2023
Our guide Chris was amazing. He told us about diversity of Williamsburg and gave great suggestions on where to eat and shop for unique foods. Food was delicious and a lot of different flavors to taste. Nothing really I dislike about this tour.
Sandy
27 Mar 2023
Walter was engaging and personable! We learned a lot of history and even the resident Brooklynites learned a thing or two about their neighborhood! The food was delicious and well curated.
Kim
27 Mar 2023
Bridget was awesome! She was passionate and informative, interjecting pearls and tidbits making history come alive. She was friendly, easy to talk with, and patient. The food choices were delicious with a nice variety.
Tj
27 Mar 2023
Had a great time on our food tour in Williamsburg! So many delicious foods (they’re not kidding when they say it’s a lot of food!!) Our tour guide, Walter, was excellent. He had many interesting details and stories about the area to share as we strolled through Brooklyn. I would highly recommend this tour!!
Stefany
27 Mar 2023
Chris was super professional and knowledgeable. My daughter age 6 enjoyed riding on her scooter throughout the tour. We had an amazing group. The food was awesome ??
Marcella
27 Mar 2023
Great tour and overall experience. Our guide Chris was super knowledgeable and engaging - he went well past the scheduled end time to ensure we experienced the entire tour and shared a lot of great recommendations for things to do, places to eat, etc. during our stay. Well organized - would definitely book another tour with this company and would recommend.
Linda Meyer
05 Nov 2022
Our local guide was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience.
Audrey
19 Jun 2019
The tour of Flatiron will give you a comprehensive look at the history of the district and New York City. She weaves in lots of fun anecdotes about the neighborhood and where the food you eat comes from. We tried New York staples and artisanal takes on classic dishes. I loved getting a true sense of how what I tasted was shaped by the changing of time!
Bart
08 Apr 2024
We had to leave at 1PM to catch our flight, but a croissant and a slice of pizza is not really what I expected for a food tour ... ;(
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