
Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 167 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park worth booking?
Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park is a 3-hour experience in New York, United States, from $99 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 167 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 78 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (167)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $99 per person
THE ULTIMATE FOOD PARADISE: Become a Chelsea Market Insider serving up 8 separate tastings! Embark on an enticing food tour with Food Of NY Tours, the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999, as we uncover the secrets and stories of one of the greatest indoor food markets. Discover the birthplace of the Oreo cookie and savor artisanal delights on our tasting tour. Join us as we explore Chelsea Market, visiting a variety of top vendors and sharing their fascinating beginnings. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely walk on the High Line*, NYC’s elevated park, and hear tales of its history serving West Side factories. Wander through the Meatpacking District, understanding its transformation from “not” to “hot.” Immerse yourself in a flavorful journey through history and innovation!
What you get
About this experience
THE ULTIMATE FOOD PARADISE: Become a Chelsea Market Insider serving up 8 separate tastings! Embark on an enticing food tour with Food Of NY Tours, the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999, as we uncover the secrets and stories of one of the greatest indoor food markets. Discover the birthplace of the Oreo cookie and savor artisanal delights on our tasting tour. Join us as we explore Chelsea Market, visiting a variety of top vendors and sharing their fascinating beginnings. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely walk on the High Line*, NYC’s elevated park, and hear tales of its history serving West Side factories. Wander through the Meatpacking District, understanding its transformation from “not” to “hot.” Immerse yourself in a flavorful journey through history and innovation!
What's included
Included
- Licensed NYC Tour Guide
- Lunch
Not included
- Tour Guide Gratuity
- Alcoholic beverages
What you'll see and do
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 here · Admission included
Learn how Amy started her business and became a NYC institution. Tasting: Pistachio Twist.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Gourmet Italian grocer. Tasting: Hot Zucchini Crostada.
10 minutes here · Admission included
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 here · Admission included
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 here · Admission included
Showcasing a collection of high-quality gift-worthy items, many of which made right here in New York. Tasting: Leonidas bonbon.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Serving Japanese-Mexican fusion. Tasting: Japanese beef curry taco. $7 Drinks available for purchase.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Authentic Sicilian pizzeria, characterized by its square shape. Tasting: Buffalina pizza.
10 minutes here · Admission 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 here · Admission included
The High Line
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 here · Admission included
Homemade, all-natural, traditional gelato. Tasting: 1 scoop of gelato.
15 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New York
Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave) Please enter the market through the 9th Ave entrance (bet 15th & 16th Sts). Once inside the market, walk 100ft and meet your guide in front of the Chelsea Market Shop (on the right).
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave) Please enter the market through the 9th Ave entrance (bet 15th & 16th Sts). Once inside the market, walk 100ft and meet your guide in front of the Chelsea Market Shop (on the right).
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Foods of New York Tours
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 166 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
166 verified traveler reviews for Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Just book the tour!!!
This is my 4th tour with this group! It is well thought out (happens just as market opens- so not busy). Foods are ready as we arrive at each spot. Delicious stuff to try- even for my 16 year old. Cool stories about the neighborhood and the history of the building itself. Our guide seemed genuinely excited to spend her morning with us!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the 5 star review, we really appreciate it! We hope to eat with you again soon in one of our other neighborhoods! Foods Of NY Tours
via Tripadvisor
Best Food Tour
This was the Best food tour we have been on. Lots of food and our guide Cindy was great. The tacos were my favorite.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Cindy really is a great NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. And thank you taking multiple tour with us! Foods Of NY Tours
via Viator
Excellent tour. Food was...
Excellent tour. Food was amazing from every place we visited. Our guide Cindy was brilliant. So knowledgeable and brilliant fun
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Cindy really is a great NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
via Viator
I absolutely loved this Tour! Thanks Cindy!
If there is one tour in New York, that you are thinking of, this Chelsea Market one is a must, with Foods of NY Tours. I did Greenwich Village the day before which was excellent, and I’m going to do a review on that. However, I absolutely loved touring this market. First, the tour coordinator, Cindy made this worth every penny. She is a wealth of knowledge. A historian for New York and this tour. Her enthusiasm was priceless! And she, along with the owner of this tour, presented the best of this market. The crowd size was appropriate. I liked that it was capped at a certain number because we all got to share in the experience together. The three hour tour was just right as we started on time. Chelsea market is a remarkable reinvention of a historic building. Not only did we get to enjoy some wonderful food right from the start, but it was consistent right through to the finish. And, to hear the history of this area was fascinating. I was not aware of everything on this side of town. And take note, this is a place where the Food Network frequently films. This is a foodie’s paradise. And, Cindy nails it with her passion of NY and food. I was blown away by the Japanese miso infused curried beef taco! How do you even go there? We experienced a beautiful crostata that I couldn’t even dream of making. And, Amy’s Bread was absolutely perfect with what was almost like a pistachio croissant. Every single place we went to was a unique experience well worth the time. I love Chelsea Market so much that it is going to be a must on every New York visit. In fact, I ended up going back in the evening to eat there again, the same day. I truly have to thank Cindy for making this well worth my time. I’ve been to New York multiple times, but never did any organized tours. When I get back to New York again, I think I will do this tour all over. It’s a foodie’s dream! Again, I highly recommend taking any one of their tours based on this experience. I can’t imagine that it would be any different on the others. If you’re a foodie and you love New York, this is an absolute must!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the 5 star review and recommendation, we really appreciate it! We agree, Cindy really is a great NYC food tour guide and we love having her on our team. We hope to eat with you again soon! Foods Of NY Tours
via Tripadvisor
Loved Chelsea Market!
Chelsea Market was fascinating. Timing the tour at 10 AM was perfect as it was not nearly as crowded as it was later on. The food selection was excellent and we learned a lot of the area history. A walk on the High Line is included as well.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the 5 star review, we really appreciate it! We hope to eat with you again soon in one of our other neighborhoods! Foods Of NY Tours
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 58
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Foods of New York Tours, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 77.3.
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Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.
How much does Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park cost?
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Prices start at $99 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.
Is Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 167 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park?
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Around 58 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New York?
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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New York?
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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park?
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Included: Licensed NYC Tour Guide; and Lunch. Not included: Tour Guide Gratuity; and Alcoholic beverages. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park?
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Chelsea Market (75 9th Ave) Please enter the market through the 9th Ave entrance (bet 15th & 16th Sts). Once inside the market, walk 100ft and meet your guide in front of the Chelsea Market Shop (on the right). Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and Wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in New York. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park?
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Across 167 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, food and drink, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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