New York City: Hell's Kitchen Midtown Food On Foot Guided Tour
Overview
Experience New York like never before on this award-winning food tour near Times Square! Winner of 11 City Balloon Tours awards and praised by over 3,300 five-star reviews, this is the city’s most authentic and fun culinary adventure. Led by a passionate local, you’ll explore real New York neighborhoods where locals live and eat—far from the tourist spots. With your food credit, you choose what to enjoy at 4–5 tasty stops featuring diverse cuisines and one sweet treat. This isn’t a sampling tour—it’s a full meal, packed with flavor and personality. Along the way, meet travelers from around the world, soak in insider restaurant tips, and discover where New Yorkers really dine. Perfect for foodies and explorers alike, this owner-operated experience feels more like hanging out with a friend than taking a tour. Book early, come hungry, and taste the real New York—one bite at a time.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Non-tourist neighborhood walking tour
- Not a standard food tour. On this tour you can choose what you like at every stop!
- Restaurant recommendations, so you can eat like a local and save money
- Food Credit of $22 (Most guests spend between $20 to $25). Not samples. Tour is a meal.
- Licensed professional guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
308 West 50th Street
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
609 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10036, USA
The tour ends in the NYC Theater District close to Times Square.
What To Expect
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Hell's Kitchen
3 hours 45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years of age
- Vegetarian options are available at most stops
- Gluten free options are available, but limited
- This is a real eating tour and not a sampling tour; you choose what to eat, which may be helpful for those with dietary restrictions
- A moderate amount of walking is involved and all walking is within one neighborhood
- The tour is wheelchair accessible; if assistance is required, tour guests must provide their own caregiver
- Operates rain or shine, so please dress appropriately
- Take the tour as early in your stay as possible for unbiased restaurant recommendations around the city for your whole trip
- Part of the fun of the tour is that each stop is a surprise, but you can make your own choices too
- Meet & mingle format allows you to make friends or not, your choice.
- Take in a real NY neighborhood on this non-traditional relaxed manner tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-21115P18
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Average 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 139 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Lunch.
- Non-tourist neighborhood walking tour.
- Not a standard food tour. On this tour you can choose what you like at every stop!.
- Restaurant recommendations, so you can eat like a local and save money.
- Food Credit of $22 (Most guests spend between $20 to $25). Not samples. Tour is a meal.
- Licensed professional guide.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New York City: Hell's Kitchen Midtown Food On Foot Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York City: Hell’s Kitchen Midtown Food On Foot Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Non-tourist neighborhood walking tour
- Not a standard food tour. On this tour you can choose what you like at every stop!
- Restaurant recommendations, so you can eat like a local and save money
- Food Credit of $22 (Most guests spend between $20 to $25). Not samples. Tour is a meal.
- Licensed professional guide
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years of age
- Vegetarian options are available at most stops
- Gluten free options are available, but limited
- This is a real eating tour and not a sampling tour; you choose what to eat, which may be helpful for those with dietary restrictions
- A moderate amount of walking is involved and all walking is within one neighborhood
- The tour is wheelchair accessible; if assistance is required, tour guests must provide their own caregiver
- Operates rain or shine, so please dress appropriately
- Take the tour as early in your stay as possible for unbiased restaurant recommendations around the city for your whole trip
- Part of the fun of the tour is that each stop is a surprise, but you can make your own choices too
- Meet & mingle format allows you to make friends or not, your choice.
- Take in a real NY neighborhood on this non-traditional relaxed manner tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
