Food Tour - Immigrant Influence in NYC

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Discover the rich cultural history of New York City through a tapestry of diverse flavors.

Walk in the footsteps of immigrants, the beating heart of NYC, who brought traditions from their homelands that can still be tasted today from the Lower East Side to the bustling streets of Chinatown and the iconic shops of Little Italy.

Enthusiastic and knowledgeable local guides like Guide Lauren will share amazing stories of struggling travelers from Eastern Europe, Germany and Puerto Rico while you explore unique and historic neighborhoods, learning about the cultural significance of the beloved foods that make up New York City's celebrated and dynamic food scene.

Authentic Handmade Chinese Dumplings

Jewish Bagels and Bialys

Classic Jewish Knishes

Italian Cannoli

Italian Pizza

Pesto Gnocchi From a Zero-Waste Partner

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.

Minimum Guests 1
Maximum Guests 6
Food Stops 5
Approximate Duration 3 hours
Labels Chinatown, City Tours, Walking Food Tours

Reviews guests left for other experiences with Guide Lauren or Local Guide

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.

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 ... ;(

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.

Susan

28 Dec 2022

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!

Linda Meyer

05 Nov 2022

Our local guide was amazing and incredibly knowledgeable. It was a wonderful experience.

Michael

30 Jun 2022

Justin was fun, informed, articulate, and entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated our time with him.

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!

Reviews Guide Lauren or Local Guide received outside of Cozymeal

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.

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 ??