We are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999! Our tour will not only leave you full with EIGHT TASTINGS (not samples like on other Chelsea Market tours), but will include under-the-radar historical tales of Chelsea Market, like how it used to be a factory for Nabisco and the origin of the Oreo cookie. In addition to the trendy and bustling spots on the main floor, we will also visit Chelsea Local downstairs, where locals actually shop for their food. 8 tastings are included with this tour with two opportunities to sit down. All tastings are done inside Chelsea Market. We will make sure you leave full and satisfied with a buttermilk biscuit, homemade Italian crostata, NYC #1 hot dog, Pizza, Gelato and much much more! Once outside, walk on the High Line, NYC’s elevated public park. You’ll hear compelling tales of the rail line that once served the West Side’s factories and butchers. You’ll wander through the Meatpacking District and find out how this area went from not to hot!
- Pre-purchase admission to see “Down Home Country” in Branson
- Enjoy an evening of live music performed at Grand Country Music Hall
- Listen to classic country music and gospel songs
What To Expect
Chelsea Market
Join us as we reveal the secrets and uniqueness of one of the greatest indoor food markets. Discover why the OREO COOKIE was invented in this building in 1912. Enjoy artisanal foods including; an artisanal NY hot dog from Dickson’s, Sicilian Pizza from Filaga, NY State Cheeses from Saxelby’s, a delicious Italian Crostata from Buon Italia, a Japanese inspired Taco from Takumi Taco, Buttermilk Biscuit and Homemade Jam from Sarabeth’s, Gelato from L’arte Del Gelato, and always something special from Chelsea Market Baskets. (Tastings are subject to change)
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sarabeth’s Bakery Ltd
Learn how Sarabeth’s started in one woman’s apartment kitchen. Tasting: freshly baked biscuits and small batch jam.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Buon’Italia
Gourmet Italian grocer. Tasting: Hot Zucchini Crostada.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Dickson’s Farmstand Meats
Neighborhood butcher shop offering artisanal meats and house-made charcuterie. All meat is sourced from small, family farms in upstate New York that are carefully handpicked for their humanely-raised, high-quality animals. Tasting: Award-winning hot dog, made in house. Seated tasting.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Saxelby Cheesemongers
Cheese shop that supports sustainable, regenerative agriculture, bolstering rural economies, and the American artisanal cheese-making. Tasting: 5-vault cheddar with sun-dried fig.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chelsea Market Baskets
Showcasing a collection of high-quality gift-worthy items, many of which made right here in New York. Tasting: Leonidas bonbon.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Takumi Taco
Serving Japanese-Mexican fusion. Tasting: Japanese beef curry taco. $7 Drinks available for purchase.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Filaga
Authentic Sicilian pizzeria, characterized by its square shape. Tasting: Buffalina pizza.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Meatpacking District
Learn about the last of the Meatpacking District’s working butchers while learning about the nightlife revolution of this not-to-hot neighborhood.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The High Line Park
You’ll take a guided walk on the HIGH LINE for three blocks, NYC’s elevated outdoor park. You’ll love hearing tales of the High Line trains that once served the butchers below the tracks and local industries, local building architecture and it’s fashion scene, the Titanic and see the newly built Little Island.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
L’Arte del Gelato
Homemade, all-natural, traditional gelato. Tasting: 1 scoop of gelato.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
We are only able to provide vegetarian and nut-free substitutions. We cannot accommodate vegan, gluten free, or other specific food allergies.
Please mention in the booking notes any dietary restrictions, including meat restrictions or nut allergies.
Please contact our office directly for any other questions related to dietary restrictions.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Max group – 15
