Food Tour - The Sustainable Side of Harlem

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What You'll Do

Take a taste of the history of one of NYC's most vibrant and diverse communities.

Guide Lauren and team have planned a food tour of Harlem that illuminates the contributions made by this beloved district. Participate in vibrant local organizations that make the region a landmark locale for community and culture.

Your journey starts at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, followed by a jaunt to a sustainable eatery to sample a healthy grain bowl. Then, learn about urban gardening and help clean up the streets, visit a community center where responsible clothing is created and learn about the evolution of sustainable fashion.

Your Tastings

Stop 1

Take a look at the vibrant black history that makes Harlem what it is today.

Stop 2

Enjoy a grain bowl from locally, black-owned and sustainable restaurant.

Stop 3

Take part in a street clean up & learn about urban gardening.

Stop 4

Learn about and volunteer with an important and impactful new venture from the New York fair trade coalition at the sustainable fashion community center. The space serves as a clothing recycling center, a member-led pop-up shop, and a safe space for gathering, sharing, and educating.

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.

Tour Facts

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 14
Food Stops 4
Approximate Duration 3 hours
Labels City Tours, Walking Food Tours

Meet your guide

Guide Lauren or Local Guide

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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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What You'll Do

Take a taste of the history of one of NYC's most vibrant and diverse communities.

Your Tastings

Stop 1

Take a look at the vibrant black history that makes Harlem what it is today.

Stop 2

Enjoy a grain bowl from locally, black-owned and sustainable restaurant.

Stop 3

Take part in a street clean up & learn about urban gardening.

Stop 4

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.

Tour Facts

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 14
Food Stops 4
Approximate Duration 3 hours
Labels City Tours, Walking Food Tours

Reviews

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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.

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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.

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.

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!