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Taste the world in Harlem: a culinary adventure

Local Food & Drink Tastings • 3 hours 5.0
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Taste the world in Harlem: a culinary adventure

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

Avoid annoying a New Yorker by walking too slow or stopping in the middle of the sidewalk to take a picture!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Immerse in the rich cultural heritage of Harlem through food
  • Sample diverse cuisines, such as Soul Food, African-American, Caribbean, and Latin American
  • Enjoy iconic dishes like fried chicken, BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, collard greens, plantains, and jerk chicken
  • Visit traditional cafes, soul food restaurants, and local bodegas for a authentic taste of Harlem
  • Shop at the vibrant Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market and taste a variety of global cuisine from Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know
Avoid annoying a New Yorker by walking too slow or stopping in the middle of the sidewalk to take a picture!
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

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 not included

Food and drinks other than the ones included in the experience
Transportation costs
Tickets to any attractions
Gratuities (optional)

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.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

Discover the vibrant flavors of Harlem and explore the roots of diverse communities through food as you sample cuisines like Soul Food, African-American, Caribbean, and Latin American. Dig into popular dishes like fried chicken, BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, collard greens, plantains, and jerk chicken. Visit traditional cafes, soul food restaurants, and local bodegas for a true taste of Harlem.

Stop at the Malcolm Shabazz Harlem Market, a vibrant bazaar filled with delicious food from all over Africa. Enjoy a slice of what some argue is the best pizza in NY, or treat your tastebuds to empanadas and mofongo from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. This culinary journey will take you around the world, all while staying in one of NYC's most exciting neighborhoods.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
Per person incl.
taxes & fees $182.83 for
Adults (Aged 13+)
Children (Up to 12 years old)
$182.83
per person
including taxes & fees
Select a date and start time
Tailor your experience
Flexible start times
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Nicole Aug 2022

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

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Karen Sep 2021

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 :)

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Anthony Jun 2021

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

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Andrula Jun 2018

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!

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Lisa May 2025

The locations we choose

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Lyndsay May 2025

Olga was amazing! She customized the tour to exactly+more than what we’d hoped for. She had such passion in her details of history and local art, plus knowledge of current hot spots, etc. she followed up with so many good links and details that give us more than we could have hoped for.

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Nicole, Aug 2022

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

Karen, Sep 2021

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 :)

Anthony, Jun 2021

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

Andrula, Jun 2018

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!

Lisa, May 2025

The locations we choose

Lyndsay, May 2025

Olga was amazing! She customized the tour to exactly+more than what we’d hoped for. She had such passion in her details of history and local art, plus knowledge of current hot spots, etc. she followed up with so many good links and details that give us more than we could have hoped for.