Midtown Mix Guided Public Tour (Hell’s Kitchen)

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About Tour

12-Time TripAdvisor Award Winner

Literally steps away from the hustle and bustle of tourist traps but a world away are the real New York places where the locals eat. This tour takes you to those places and unlike standard food tours you get to choose what you like and how much at every stop. Enjoy walking the neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen and meeting and mingling with others (potential new friends) from around the world. Tour includes both savory & sweet stops and all tour stops are a
surprise! We think it’s much more fun that way.
As one of our first tours from when we started in 2009 this tour remains one that is close to our heart as our guests learn of the inexpensive eats so close to Times Square and get to know about the neighborhood. Our tours are about the eats and seeing and feeling the neighborhood like a local.

Choose the ticket that fits you best but either way the tour is the same. Platinum Tickets include a $22 food credit and SuperSaver Tickets allow you to pay-as-you-go. Most guests spend about $20 to $25 for food on the tour. Take the tour as one of the first things you do in New York for unbiased restaurant
recommendations to help you eat great and save money for your whole trip.

Tour Highlights
1. You choose what you like and how much at every stop. You eat WHAT YOU LIKE!
2. Licensed born & raised in New York guides.
3. Meet & mingle with others from around the world. Our tours go from a few to forty depending on sign-ups for that day and are designed differently than a standard food tour.
4. Our tours are surprise tours. We don’t tell you the stops because the anticipation of the
next stop is much more fun!
5. Our stops are brick and mortar (storefronts). We do not go to food trucks.
6. Our stops are all local and sometimes small.
7. This tour has a minimum of four stops and includes one or more sweet stops.
8. All stops have vegetarian options. We cannot guarantee vegan options.

9. Gluten free options are available at some but not all stops. Check with us before you
book because tour stops can change.
10. Since you make your own choices on our tours they are perfect for those with dietary
issues.
11. Tours are rain or shine.
12. Not all stops have seating but we will accommodate you if needed, when possible.
13. Come hungry.
14. Unbiased restaurant recommendations to help you eat great and save money for the
rest of your trip.

Accessibility, Tickets & Transportation

  • Exact meeting point and directions are provided in your confirmation email. This tour meets on W. 50th St. near 8th Ave.
  • Your confirmation acts as your ticket. The guide will check your name from a list. No physical tickets are issued.
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the posted tour start time. Late arrivals may miss the tour and refunds are not provided.
  • Guides will help direct you to your next destination after the tour ends.
  • Restroom access is available at least once during the tour but guests are encouraged to use facilities before arrival.
  • This tour includes short distance walking between stops.
  • All our tours end within walking distance of the subway.
  • The tour is handicapped accessible. We suggest you contact us before booking to
    discuss your specific needs.
  • Multiple ticket types are available, including food-inclusive and pay-as-you-go options.
  • Ticket types and cancellation terms depend on the package or partner program purchased from.
  • Pay-as-you-go guests should bring about $25 cash in small bills for food purchases. Most guests spend about $20 to $25 for food on the tour.
  • Tours should be booked in advance as they often sell out.
  • Duration: Approx 3.5 hours
  • Group Size: 2 to 40
  • Ages: All ages
  • Live Guide: English

Why travelers love this:

Truly a non-tour “tour” with a more relaxed format.
Authentic local NY eats in real non-tourist neighborhoods with native guides.
Ability to choose what you like at every stop.
Unbiased restaurant recommendations for the rest of your trip.
Chance to meet & mingle with others from around the world.
Real NY Guides.

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Highlights

No physical ticket is required. Your booking confirmation is your ticket, and the guide will have your name on a list. A subway pass or ride (MetroCard/OMNY) may be used, but no separate pass is required for entry.
You must arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Late arrivals risk missing the tour, and refunds are not issued for no-shows or lateness under any circumstances.
The tour includes 4–5 surprise local food stops in Midtown/Hell’s Kitchen, featuring a mix of savory and sweet items. You choose what you want at each stop.
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type, but generally:
Corey

CEO / Founder

About the operator

In 2009 I started Food On Foot Tours with the motto Eat Like A New Yorker! to help visitors eat great and save money in NY. Today we’re tours and so much more. Of course, I’m proud of the ten straight years of TripAdvisor awards (that were unfortunately stopped by Covid) but what makes me happiest is seeing the smiles on the face of someone eating their first slice of NY pizza or when a guest comes back again (as thankfully many have) and talks about their first tour or a place we stopped at or a restaurant we recommended. Since Day 1 my commitment to our guests is to have them see the neighborhoods where New Yorkers live and eat and enjoy the food locals eat, at the places locals go to, often for a lot less than other restaurants. I am passionate about what I do and care greatly about what you eat so unlike other tours you choose what you like on our tours (although we’ll make suggestions). I want you to eat great whether you’re a local or a visitor on your first trip to NY. Many of our guests or reviewers advise others to take a tour with us early in their stay so I can help you eat great and save for your whole trip. I’ve hosted thirty thousand plus guests and made so many friends from across the world that I’d love to meet, eat with you and do what a friend would do for you and if I’m not your guide please know that your guide will have the heart of a friend.

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Highly recommend the tour!

May 7, 2026

Great tour. Highly recommend the tour. Corey was a brilliant tour guide and the food was amazing and the prices were very reasonable

Daniel J

Delicious food options in Hell's Kitchen!

May 7, 2026

Corey was so insightful, friendly and informed. A delightful way to spend the day learning of the about the delicious food options in Hell’s Kitchen.

Patty G

Brendon K

May 7, 2026

Excellent tour. Invaluable dining insights and historical information. Corey is full of knowledge that can only come from a local. Do this tour early on in your holiday as it will save you time and money, knowing where to find the best food and at the best price.

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Melissa P

May 7, 2026

The tour was a great choice! Corey took us to places we would have never even have known to go to! He also recommended other places to dine at. At the same time, met some fun people to enjoy a few meals with! Definitely a good thing to check out!

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