New York City

New York Sandwich Tour

Badge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA
New York Sandwich and History Tour
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Is a hotdog a sandwich? Get the answer to this question, and many more food-related queries, on this fun small-group walking tour of New York City. Visit eateries that only NYC locals know about and debate whether hamburgers, tacos, and hotdogs are sandwiches while feasting on three generous sandwich portions. Learn all about the history of the ubiquitous food format and discover street art to learn about the history of New York City.
  • Sandwich-focused food tour of New York
  • Get a locals-only perspective on the city's best sandwich shops
  • Tour price includes three generous half-sandwich portions
  • A small group means more attention from your guide

What's Included

  • Lunch

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Bluestone Lane Astor Place Coffee Shop
      51 Astor Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

      We will meet out the front of the Blue Stone lane cafe in Astor Place. I'll be the guy standing out front with a coffee and a blue and grey hat on!

    Start time

    01:00 PM

    End point

    • 96 Loisaida Ave, New York, NY 10009, USA

      We finish at a cozy bar that let's us sneak our sandwiches inside to eat!

    What To Expect

    East Village

    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Jake_S
    This tour far exceeded all of our expectations! It is so much more than just eating sandwiches, although of course we ate some delicious ones on the tour. Ben is an amazing host. He is a great story-teller, and is super knowledgeable about sandwiches and about the history of New York. Get ready for a passionate debate about hotdogs too. I’m still thinking about it!

    Reviews

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    Disappointing, more a...
    Jonathan_R, Apr 2024
    Disappointing, more a tour suited for tourists who wanted to walk a small part of the city and the food was minimal (splitting small portions) and chain (Black Seed) or well known (burger) joints. In a city of limitless sandwiches, there weren't any "traditional" sandwiches or hidden gems to be found.
    We finish each others... sandwiches.
    Sacha_H, Sep 2023
    Ben is a sandwich king. He clearly cares a lot about a good sandwich, and we're on our way back to one of the stops for another sandwich. Spent the whole day chatting about life and sandwiches. Honestly thinking about taking the tour again.
    Great sandwich tour!
    blymarini, Sep 2023
    We had a lot of fun on the sandwich tour! Ben did a great job. He made sure to enter act with all the guest. The sandwiches were really good too. I will recommend the sandwich tour to my friends and family. Thanks Ben.
    This tour is a must!
    Joshua_N, May 2023
    This tour was unreal! Ben is super friendly, knowledgeable and a lot of fun! The man knows his stuff and not only gave us some nice insights into the area, but also some really great stories behind the delicious Sandwiches that we were munching! Get yourself along to a tour, you’ll love it!
    So much fun
    Katie_A, Jul 2022
    As a local I didn’t know what to expect taking a food tour in my home city but the New York Sandwich Tour was seriously amazing. It was something different and the most fun I’ve had in the city in a long time! All the sandwiches were delicious and the hotdog debate was good fun. Ben is a total natural, which made the 2 hours fly by. I highly recommended this tour!
    Ben was a terrific host...
    Sonja_M, Jul 2022
    Ben was a terrific host and the sandwiches are delicious! Highly recommended if you want do discuss the philosophical question "what is a Sandwich?"
    Delicious experience! Ben...
    Tim_D, Jun 2022
    Delicious experience! Ben is a great guide and clearly passionate about sandwiches and New York. He made the whole group feel welcome immediately and made sure everyone got involved in the debate about hotdogs. The sandwiches were all amazing too and there was a lot to eat. Book now!
    Great food and fun!
    David_K, May 2022
    I had a great time on the New York Sandwich Tour! The food was delicious and came from locations that I would not have easily found on my own......there was also plenty and we all left super full! I loved the stories of the creation of sandwiches and the people behind them. I would highly recommend that you book this excellent and fun tour if you love great food!
    The Philosophy Of The Sandwich
    Dr_H, May 2022
    This was by far the highlight of my trip in New York City. Ben is a class act host with an incredibly jubilant demeanor - I don't know how he is so positive! You will eat & grub - but most importantly - philosophize about the origins of "the sandwich" with other new friends. The key trait of Ben's tour is his ability to bring strangers together, break bread (no pun intended), and create outlasting connections. Thank you Ben for making my trip around the East Village a spectacular one!
    What is a sandwich?
    Jake_S, May 2022
    This tour far exceeded all of our expectations! It is so much more than just eating sandwiches, although of course we ate some delicious ones on the tour. Ben is an amazing host. He is a great story-teller, and is super knowledgeable about sandwiches and about the history of New York. Get ready for a passionate debate about hotdogs too. I’m still thinking about it!
    A delicious tour of the East Village
    Dani_H, May 2022
    Ben is an amazing host - a great storyteller and so knowledgeable about sandwiches (and about NYC!). I learned so much about sandwiches and the many different types of sandwiches.. and of course I got to eat them! This tour is informative and delicious at the same time - highly recommended!
    Worth every bite!
    Scott_S, May 2022
    This tour was awesomely delicious! Ben is a fantastic host. Great knowledge about the East Village and each sandwich we tried was really really good. Even as a local, I discovered two new spots I’d never been. I highly recommend this tour to anyone. And come hungry!!
    Best thing I did in NYC!!!
    Christy_H, Apr 2022
    This is a MUST DO in NYC! What an amazing tour! Ben was super knowledgeable about the locations we visited, with the owners/chefs coming out at some locations to say hello to us and introduce the food. The sandwiches were all delicious and we loved the option to get a beer at spots along the way. Dropping stories about the history of the East Village between eating spots was also a very pleasant surprise and really took the tour to the next level Don’t hesitate to book this New York food tour now. 10/10!
    Great afternoon spent eating and learning about the East Village!
    WoodyMoore, Apr 2022
    We had such a great time strolling through the East Village, eating AMAZING sandwiches and learning about the area. Our host was lovely and super knowledgeable, we even met a few local characters along the way. Highly recommend for a first timer to NYC or even if you have been before and want to explore the area a little more like a local.
    A Tour as Good for the Brain as it is for the Belly!
    Georgia_K, Apr 2022
    Fantastic tour! Ben is an incredibly knowledgeable, fun and engaging host. I enjoyed the learning about history of sandwiches (and New York) as much as I did eating them... and left highly satisfied on all fronts.

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