Chelsea Market/Meatpacking Dist Food Tasting Tour

Having just arrived in NYC less than 12 hours hours before, this was an exciting welcome to the city. Kurt, our guide, was very welcoming and enthusiastic- a good welcome to the city. He was very knowledgeable about the market, the shops, the owners, and the food. You could tell he loves this- what he is showing, what he is presenting for the tastings, the people, it seems he was having as much fun as the rest of us. Whatever you do- don't eat a big breakfast just before the tour! And don't worry about lunch- you will eat plenty. Some of the tastings are a bit unusual, but interesting- like the "salt tasting", but some of it is downright delicious- like the cup of lobster bisque and the italian meats and cheeses tastings (trust me- try the mortadella- it melts in your mouth). Once out of the market, you will walk a lot- have your comfy walking shoes on! Our ending was an especially surprsing and relaxing end, which I will not disclose because I don't want to ruin the surprise! Especially for the "foodie," but great for anyone.

This was my third trip to New York and this food tasting walking tour is on my top ten things to do!!! The tour guide (Kurt) was very enthusiastic and well versed in the area and the food. He kept the tour moving along, but did not rush the group. I would highly recommend this tour, and will be taking the other tours offered on future trips to the area. Great food and a good time!!!! Thank you Kurt!!

I would recommend this tour to anyone - all ages. The tour guide was great, and we had a great time. Thanks for offering it!

My husband & I were in NYC in January 2006. We liked the Greenwich Village tour so much that I decided to do the Chelsea tour with my friends on a return trip in September. Kurt, our guide, was great; knowledgeable and super funny. I would say that the food tastings on the Village tour are a little better, more variety. I would recommend either tour; and I look forward to the next one!!

We LOVED this tour! Our guide, Kurt, was very informative, but he also had an amazing sense of humor. We didn't want to miss a word he said! The food we sampled was not only delicious, but also gave us a "taste" of the history of the area. We went back at night for steak!

What a wonderful way to learn about an area in this hugh city.

The tour guide was fantastic, funny and witty. The tour was informative and interesting. The food was excellent. I would highly recommend this tour.

We are originally from Brooklyn, NY and New Jresey. We live in Florida for the past 35 years and go back to NYC regularly. On each trip we sign up for a tour and we are amazed at what we never knew and the direction that the City is taking. We learn so much about the people that give and donate to preserve and to make the city a place of history for all to come, see, taste and enjoy. We highly recommend this tour so you can hear the evolution of a great city in motion.

This tour was really a lot of fun and very informative. The food was amazing and really was enough for lunch plus. Our guide was very entertaining (I think his name was Daryl??) and did a great job keeping our interest. I would definitely recommend this to anyone interested in the history of the area and anyone who enjoys good food. Chelsea Market had many great shops and I would go back just to browse the market itself. I would also go on other tours offered by this group based upon my enjoyment of this tour. Definitely wear comfortable shoes!! I'd love to go on one of upper Manhatten!!

Not as much walking or history/facts as the Greenwich Village tour, but very interesting, food samples were great and unique...lots of fun