Discover the True New York on a Walking Tour!

Discover the history, architecture, food & culture of the greatest city in the world on an unforgettable New York Walking Tour with Sidewalks of NY Tours. Our enthusiastic guides lead private and group tours along the streets of Manhattan that cover a variety of themes & experiences, from savory Food Tours of New York & Photography Tours to the Financial District & 9/11 Memorial Tour and our New York Food Truck walking tour.

It's amazing where your feet can take you. New York walking tours give you close-up views of the treasures and hidden gems in this city of secret hideaways. Be it that dinky "mom and pop" restaurant, hard-to-find delectable food truck, or an "off the beaten path" spot for a photograph with your friends & family, Sidewalks of NY guides you to the places the locals want to keep for themselves.

Channel your inner Betty or Don Draper - if only for a day - with our MAD MEN TOUR. Your guide will reveal facts about Mad Men and the history of the NYC ad industry as you meander through show hotspots and maintain hydration, Mad Men-style, at some of the casts favorite watering holes.

Advanced purchase required! Tours do sell out.
Check availability and buy tickets online at for a New York City Sidewalk Tour or call Zerve at (800) 979-3370

ADVANCED PURCHASE REQUIRED. TOURS DO SELL OUT!

Check availability and book tickets online or call Zerve at (800) 979-3370.

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New York Food Tours and Cultural Walking Tours

Sidewalks of NY offer unique and fun New York food tours and cultural walking tours through two of New York City's most savory and historic neighborhoods. Join our entertaining, native New Yorker sightseeing guide, as you explore streets with a hidden gem or two: remnants of a bygone era, beautiful architectural flourishes, and an interesting oddity or quirk.

Our acclaimed, West Village Best Of Food Tour, and Lower East Side Eats Tour include amazing food tastings from the best delis, bakeries, ethnic eateries, and specialty food stores in the city. Taste the best of New York City on a culinary walking tour adventure. Sample the international cuisines that make New York the most culinary diverse and delicious city in the world!

Where the locals eat!

New York Food Truck & Cart Walking Tour

New York City is know for it's glitz, glam, and.... Food Trucks! The recent explosion in the number of Food Trucks in NYC has made narrowing down a list of the best street food a daunting task. Tourists and locals alike, frequently ask us, where they can find the best street food. The answer is not a simple one, so we bring to you Food Truckin' walking tour.

They're numerous ethnic and American foods from which to choose. Then, comes the formidable undertaking of locating the street food vendor serving up your favorite cuisines. Mobile food trucks are constantly changing (and tweeting) their locations. Not to worry...

We have done extensive and delicious research to guide you to the best food trucks and carts in New York City. Join us on this 2 hour eating extravaganza, as you learn about the history and culture of the neighborhood and its street food. On our delectable journey, we will sample five mouthwatering and diverse cuisines from around the world. So, bring your appetite and get ready to eat your way through NYC's scrumptious streets.

Delicious Food Trucks in NYC with a Story!

New York Pizza, Beer and History Tour

Nothing quite goes together like pizza and beer, and when you combine the two while touring New York’s most culturally historic neighborhood, you have a recipe for a magical afternoon.

Drink and eat in the footsteps of those who made Greenwich Village the most culturally significant neighborhood in not just New York, but the United States! We'll enjoy beer at 2 of the West Village's most famous/infamous bars -- the oldest bar in the neighborhood (a literary mecca for generations) and a one-time hangout for the Beat poets for beer tastings.

We’ll also visit 3 of New York’s best pizza parlors to taste the food that New York made famous -- and explore the history, techniques and legends associated with what started on the streets of turn-of-the-century New York as humble peasant food. Along the way, our dynamic, expert local guide will transport you back through different eras in Greenwich Village history, hearing inside stories of the Village and its denizens from the Civil War, Prohibition, to the 1960s through today, and every era in between. So transport yourself to another time – join us on this delicious and thirst quenching tour, a perfect way to spend a winter’s late afternoon!

The 9/11 Memorial Tour

Reflecting Absence
9/11 Memorial Tour

Passes to the 9/11 Memorial included with the tour. No affiliation with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Join us in the Financial District as we explore the most historic area in New York. Bypass the ticket lines to the 9/11 Memorial, as your passes are included with the tour. Don't waste a New York minute taking a boat or bus to the 9/11 Memorial. Let us guide you to Reflecting Absence, the footprints of the former Twin Towers.

We bring you back in time as you walk in the footsteps of George Washington and Alexander Hamilton. Hear interesting stories about must see landmarks, such as Trinity Church, the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, St. Paul's Chapel and more.

The Most Comprehensive
Tour of the Financial District
& 9/11 Memorial

Sidewalks of NY Tours offer exceptional New York walking tours. As any New Yorker will tell you, walking tours are the best way to see the sights and hidden gems you normally wouldn't find on your own. Of course, New York walking tours are much better than flying by on a double decker bus because you get to see the real nooks and crannies of the city, and learn the history, culture and architecture of New York City neighborhoods up close and personal. We have many New York walking tours to choose from and they are all guided by licensed, native New Yorker sightseeing guides with interesting personalities and a whole lot of great stories to tell.

Our New York food tours take you to the ethnic eateries and mom-and-pop shops frequented by local New Yorkers. Our food tours are the best way to taste your way through the delicious streets and learn about the history of the neighborhood. We taste foods from six different establishments in Greenwich Village and the Lower East Side and learn the unique history of each one. With Sidewalks of NY, you can discover the absolute best of the city. But don't just take our word for it, join us today and see for yourself why we are known for operating the best walking tours and food tours in NYC!

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