Food, Wine & Nightlife in New York City

Experience the flavors of New York City's Lower East Side on a 3-hour culinary walking tour through a vibrant and historic neighborhood. Explore the area with a food-loving guide, and learn the history of the immigrants that gave the Lower East Side its diverse, rich cuisines. Pause for tastings at six shops, restaurants and cafes, and enjoy tastings at each destination. Sample traditional Jewish delicacies and old-fashioned candies as well as creative donuts and sweets in a neighborhood packed with galleries, boutiques and local charm.   

Sip New York City's best pints on a 4.5-hour beer and brewery tour through Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Get an insider's take on the New York brewing scene as you explore with your guide, and enjoy snacks paired with cutting-edge craft beers. Sample the beers and take a tour behind the scenes at Birreria Brewery in Manhattan. See what's on tap at the celebrated Brooklyn Brewery. Enjoy an artisanal food and beer paring at a specialty bar in Williamsburg, and finish your tour with acclaimed lagers and IPAs in the up-and-coming borough of Queens.

Explore the art, architecture and history of New York City's Grand Central Terminal with a 1.5-hour tour that begins in true NYC style"”with a hot, fresh bagel. Spot the starry skies that arc above the terminal's main concourse as you follow your guide to trace the details on its famous façade. Capture images of the beautiful Tiffany clock, see the hidden and romantic Campbell Apartment, and hear stories about New York's golden age of rail in the Kissing Room and the Whispering Gallery. 

See two of New York City's most iconic and picturesque neighborhoods, Flatiron and Union Square, on this 3-hour food, architecture and history walking tour. Try tastings at some of the most unique food stops in the city. Visit Caffe Lavazza at Eataly Market, an epic artisanal Italian food emporium. Also, enjoy a classic New York pastrami sandwich (vegetarian option available) from a historic spot and try Big Apple's best grilled cheese sandwich. Along the way, see and learn about Madison Square Park, the famous Flatiron Building, Union Square and more.

Immerse yourself in the Old World elegance of 1920s St Petersburg with a meal at New York City's Russian Tea Room. This elegant establishment is beloved by movers and shakers of Manhattan for its luxurious Imperial decor and excellent Russian-inspired fare. Enjoy a memorable three-course lunch or dinner in the opulent Midtown dining room "” ideally located for a preshow mean before heading to Carnegie Hall or the Lincoln Center.

Departing most Saturdays from New York City. A full day to explore the beautiful Hudson Valley region of New York. Located only 90 miles (150km) north but feels like a world away from the city as we leave behind skyscrapers for rolling farmland and high mountain peaks. Hudson Valley farms feed the New York City area and the region is the epicenter for the farm-to-table movement and an exciting, growing brewery scene.Designated as a National Heritage Area, the valley is steeped in history, natural beauty, culture and food. Among many attributes, it's the oldest wine producing area in the country, and the magnificent scenery inspired artists whose works became the Hudson River School of Painters. Lonely Planet describes the Hudson River Valley as "a real city break, with leafy drives, wineries and plenty of farm-to-table foodie options." National Geographic Traveler named the Hudson Valley one of the top 20 must-see destinations in the world.