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Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour
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Sample a variety of gourmet foods from eateries loved by locals
Duration:
3h
Taking Covid-19 safety measures
Group size:
14
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
  • Duration:
    3h
  • Taking Covid-19 safety measures
  • Group size:
    14
  • Ticket type:
    Mobile
  • Free cancellation
About
Explore two of New York’s most charming neighborhoods, Flatiron and Union Square, on this food, history, and architecture tour. A local guide provides an insider’s perspective on the city and takes you to spots you may not have found on your own. The tasting menu constitutes a full lunch and includes treats such as artisanal grilled cheese, a classic New York sub, and fresh croissants.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
English
Highlights
  • Go with a guide: The amount of shops and cafes can be overwhelming
  • Learn little-known facts about the area’s history and architecture
  • Small group size ensures tailored, personal experience
What to expect
Meet your guide in the Flatiron district in the morning, and head to Eataly, an Italian food market. There, enjoy a coffee at Caffe Lavazza and a warm slice of breakfast focaccia. Stroll over to Eisenberg’s, a sandwich joint loved by locals and celebrities. Pause for photos of the iconic triangular Flatiron Building directly across the street as you listen to the guide’s stories about its architecture. Your small group size encourages questions and conversation. Follow the guide down to Beecher’s, a hard-to-spot gem near Union Square. As you indulge in one of its famous grilled cheeses, watch the cheese being made in the on-site factory. Absorb the revolutionary history of Union Square, courtesy of your guide. On arrival at Breads Bakery, hidden away from the bustle of Union Square, enjoy a fresh pastry with the group. The tour ends here, steps from the park and shopping on Fifth Avenue.
Know before you go
  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Available languages
English
Cancellation policy
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Highlights
  • Go with a guide: The amount of shops and cafes can be overwhelming
  • Learn little-known facts about the area’s history and architecture
  • Small group size ensures tailored, personal experience
What to expect
Meet your guide in the Flatiron district in the morning, and head to Eataly, an Italian food market. There, enjoy a coffee at Caffe Lavazza and a warm slice of breakfast focaccia. Stroll over to Eisenberg’s, a sandwich joint loved by locals and celebrities. Pause for photos of the iconic triangular Flatiron Building directly across the street as you listen to the guide’s stories about its architecture. Your small group size encourages questions and conversation. Follow the guide down to Beecher’s, a hard-to-spot gem near Union Square. As you indulge in one of its famous grilled cheeses, watch the cheese being made in the on-site factory. Absorb the revolutionary history of Union Square, courtesy of your guide. On arrival at Breads Bakery, hidden away from the bustle of Union Square, enjoy a fresh pastry with the group. The tour ends here, steps from the park and shopping on Fifth Avenue.
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Call the number below and use the product code: 8501P1
Important information
Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Water available at most stops
Exclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Duration
3h
Departure details
  • Eataly NYC Flatiron, 200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA Meet your guide 5-10 minutes before the tour starts at the gold Tiffany's clock in front of Eataly, located at 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY. The clock is in front of the Eataly Gelato entrance, between 23rd and 24th Streets. We cannot wait for late arrivals.
  • Breads Bakery, 18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
Inclusions
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Water available at most stops
Exclusions
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure details
  • Eataly NYC Flatiron, 200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA Meet your guide 5-10 minutes before the tour starts at the gold Tiffany's clock in front of Eataly, located at 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY. The clock is in front of the Eataly Gelato entrance, between 23rd and 24th Streets. We cannot wait for late arrivals.
  • Breads Bakery, 18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Duration
3h
Return details
  • Breads Bakery, 18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Additional information
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers
Travel safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
What you can expect during your visit
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Eataly NYC Flatiron
    200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA
    Meet your guide 5-10 minutes before the tour starts at the gold Tiffany's clock in front of Eataly, located at 200 5th Avenue, New York, NY. The clock is in front of the Eataly Gelato entrance, between 23rd and 24th Streets. We cannot wait for late arrivals.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Eataly
    Stop: 45 minutes
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  • 2
    Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
    Stop: 30 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Flatiron Building
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
  • 4
    Madison Square Park
    Stop: 10 minutes
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  • 5
    Beecher's Handmade Cheese - New York
    Stop: 20 minutes
    See details
  • 6
    Union Square
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
  • 7
    Breads Bakery
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 8
    Devoción
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • You'll end at
    Breads Bakery
    18 E 16th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
    See address & details
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Susan K
Franklin, NJ155 contributions
Yummy and informative!
Jan 2020
We took this tour on a chilly but sunny day. Justin, our tour guide, was excellent. He gave us lots of history of the area in a very interesting way, not dry facts but great details. He also was wonderful about giving us updates of what was coming next, how long we would be outside, restrooms, etc. The stops are delicious. Beginning in Eataly he explained each section as well as the architecture. It really helped make a rather overwhelming place make sense. We were given some sweet focaccia to try which we never had before. It was so good we returned later to pick up some for a snack for later in the evening. Eisenberg’s Sandwich Shop provided a delicious Reuben. Normally I don’t eat these as I don’t like sauerkraut and dressing but I tried it because they don’t overwhelm the sandwich with it and I enjoyed it. The next food stop was a grilled cheese at Beecher’s. I think I could eat that every day, especially with some hot soup Justin said they sell too. The cheese just drips out it is so gooey! The tour ends at Breads Bakery with Rugelach which was also perfection. At each stop Justin also got us water. He was always making sure we had what we needed. I highly recommend this tour. It is a lovely area to tour, you get some great history and you will definitely end up full on some of the best food NY has to offer.
Written 20 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LikeALocalTours
Wow! What a fabulous review! Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to leave this amazing review. As a small business, it helps us out a lot. Thanks again and we hope to see you on another tour!
Written 4 February 2020
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Suzanne Coldwell
New York City, NY1 contribution
Educational and entertaining
Dec 2020
We did a virtual tour for our company holiday party and it was fantastic. Justin is an excellent guide, informative and entertaining! What an education about our office neighborhood that we miss while on COVID lockdown. So great to dive deep into the history and architecture. I would love to do this again in real life when we can and I highly recommend the virtual tour while we can't do it live!
Written 10 December 2020
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Britt E
3 contributions
Informative and Fun!
May 2020
I did the virtual tour of the flat iron, and then immediately booked the greenwich village virtual tour for the next week! These are a great way to learn during quarantine, and see where you're going to visit when the stay at home order lifts. I signed my parents up as well, so they can feel more informed when they visit me.

Justin is an awesome guide, he seems to know everything about New York, but also makes it really fun and inclusive!
Written 17 May 2020
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LikeALocalTours
Thank you so much for joining our virtual tours and for taking the time to leave us this review. We really appreciate it. And we hope to see you and your family on one of our small group public or private walking tours when things get a bit back to normal. Thanks again!
Written 18 May 2020
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VanNessVoyager
Washington DC, DC186 contributions
Fantastic, interesting virtual Flatiron District tour
Jul 2020
Several of us took Justin's virtual Flatiron District Tour in July 2020. It was FANTASTIC. The tour was very organized, engaging, and interesting. Justin showed interesting images, maps, and photos. He seamlessly transitioned between the different items. Justin was a very engaging, interesting, knowledgeable tour guide. I highly recommend this tour.
Written 4 July 2020
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naord220
Israel36 contributions
The Flatrion food tour is cooool
Jan 2020
Did the Flatrion food tour. The guide was very interesting and had a lot of knowledge about the history of the places and NYC as well. We visited and tasted 5 places of food which each one was tasty by itself. Thanks for a greate time!!
Written 12 January 2020
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LikeALocalTours
So happy that you enjoyed the tour! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again on another tour!
Written 4 February 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Shannon S
6 contributions
Great food tours are BACK!
Jun 2021 • Friends
The history was interesting and the food was fantastic! Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. The buildings are ornate, unique and it felt a little like going to the Met. The bagels from Zucker's...wow! That pastrami was delish! My only suggestion would be more food stops...NYC just has so much to try. I'd pay more for that. Still a wonderful experience. Thanks again!
Written 10 June 2021
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LikeALocalTours
Thanks so much for joining us! Glad you enjoyed the tour and the food. We always try to squeeze more food on the tour and constantly monitor feedback on the pricing / food / timing ratio. Thanks again!
Written 11 June 2021
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Suzanne M
Victoria, BC, Canada10 contributions
Fascinating history
Jan 2020
You could walk this route on your own, but you'd miss 99% of what makes the Flatiron district so interesting. Our guide - Justin Van Voorhis - is a font of information that he presents in an entertaining way. His knowledge spans architecture, food and history. Excellent guide, excellent tour.
Written 27 January 2020
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cweissert
1 contribution
Great in every way.
May 2022
Justin was terrific. He was quite knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the Flat Iron area. The food was great and very filling. The small size (6 people) made everything easy. Even the weather was great.
Written 2 May 2022
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LikeALocalTours
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your Flatiron Food, Architecture, and History Tour with Justin. We hope to have you on another tour in the future!
Written 9 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Susan K
1 contribution
Great Experience!
Jun 2021
Truly enjoyed this tour with Justin. It was just the right amount of walking and eating. Justin was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information about the neighborhood, especially the old buildings and architecture. I would highly recommend this experience if you have an interest in this part of NYC.
Written 10 June 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
LikeALocalTours
We are so happy that you enjoyed the tour and the tour guide. I will pass along your kind words to Justin and we hope to see you on another one of our tours soon!
Written 11 June 2021
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Kak48
Richmond, VA12 contributions
Great tour guide!
Jul 2021
Our favorite part was our friendly and extremely knowledgeable guide Justin. The info he presented was quite comprehensive and interesting. The tour route was excellent and the food ample and delicious. Justin also paced the tour to fit the needs of our four group members. He was so patient with us!
Written 29 July 2021
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