2 to 3 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Indulge in a taste of the Big Apple’s classic dishes—and explore the leafy Upper West Side neighborhood, also famous for its filming locations and historic landmarks—on this two-in-one tour. Don’t worry about finding your own way around: Your guide will whisk you to in-the-known spots for everything from pizza and cupcakes to hot dogs and bagels. In between, see where “Seinfeld” was filmed, where John Lennon lived, and more.
We’ll start our tour at the famous Broad Nosh Bagels. Indulge in a freshly baked bagel with cream cheese from one of New York’s most popular bagel stores.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
No NYC food tour would be complete without eating a slice of classic NYC-style pizza. We’ll visit our friends at Mimi’s Pizza who offer some of the best slices you can get on the Upper West Side. This ain’t no frozen pizza, this is a handmade slice that takes over 72 hours to create and it’s 100% guaranteed to change your life.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Explore The Belnord Apartments, among the Upper West’s most prestigious residential complexes and the primary filming location for the acclaimed TV series ‘Only Murders in The Building.’
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Our next stop is Zabar’s, a 90-year-old Jewish market that is known for its coffee and homemade rugelach. You’ll have some time to explore the market before we enjoy some chocolate / cinnamon rugelach fresh out of the oven.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Visit the Hammer Boy, a small but iconic mural painted in 2013 by the famous English street artist Banksy.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Visit The Beacon, a world-famous theatre where popular artists including Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Jerry Seinfeld have all performed.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Visit a breathtaking piece of French architecture with a rich history, once home to legends like Babe Ruth (Yankees) and the renowned composer Igor Stravinsky.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gray’s Papaya is an institution on the Upper West Side who have been serving 100% beef hotdogs to the masses for well over 50 years. We’ll swing by their stand, grab a hotdog and enjoy it on the sidewalk like a true New Yorker.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pay a solemn visit to the site where the tragic assassination of John Lennon took place.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
On our way from the Dakota we’ll visit Strawberry Fields. This now iconic location was put in Central Park as a memorial for the late John Lennon
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
To round out our tour we’ll finish at the world-famous Magnolia Bakery. They’re known for their banana pudding and their cupcakes. You’ll have the difficult decision to choose which you want to try but the good news is that they’re both absolutely sensational and are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free