The Culinary Scene

LinkNYC kiosk visible near street food cart and pedestrians.

Rotisserie chickens displayed in a metal tray at a food market in New York

M&G Soul Food sign hangs on a brick building in New York

Hot dogs and sausages displayed at a food market stall in New York

Mural on a brick wall depicting multiple faces and cultural symbols in New York

Fast food tray with Popeyes packaging and fries in a restaurant in New York

4.9 (34)

Taste the world in Harlem: a culinary adventure

3 hours English

4.9 (34) 100% Personalized

Savor the rich cultural heritage of Harlem! Your tastebuds will travel the world as you sample Soul Food, Caribbean, African & Latin American cuisines

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation:

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring:

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

What’s Included:

A private and personalized experience

3 hours with your host

6-8 tastings of various local food specialties

A glass of wine, beer or soft drink

Walking experience

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience

Transportation costs

Tickets to any attractions

Gratuities (optional)

Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our New York Experiences

It was great that Mei was able to find delicious bars and restaurants that suited my tastes on the run. We didn’t do the usual places, but a really nice little bar for nibbles and drinks, a Vietnamese cafe and Spanish restaurant. I like tasty little flavour bombs rather than pizza, and this really delivered. Great bites but most memorable was the pan cont tomate at the Spanish restaurant. I also enjoyed the stroll through Greenwich and West Villages with Mei’s commentary.

Rhonda

New York

Andrew

New York

She took us to. Great restaurant and also took amazing pictures.

Nicole

New York

Ross shared a lot of history with us about NYC and Harlem. The food was great and the establishments were interesting. Ross made sure we were comfortable with the pace. He made sure we knew how to return to our accommodations before leaving us near the subway. He spent extra time with us, too! Before our tour, Ross effectively communicated through email and text to assure us where he would meet us. Although the tour was pricey, we would recommend it to others. We will definitely book another tour :)

Karen

New York

Great tour guide who is very knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We had such a fantastic time together. I highly recommend this tour guide.

Anthony

New York

I wasn't sure what to expect from Harlem , but this was my 3rd time in New York and I thought that it was about time I stepped outside of the areas I usually explore. Marlon bought me to a few of his favourite eateries in Harlem. We started off with delicious waffles and chicken and had a nice chat about the area. Marlon has been living in Harlem for the past 2 years, so he had a lot of stories to share. The food was so good, but the conversation really made this experience special for me. Thanks Marlon!

Andrula

New York

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