New York · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink tours book out on autumn weekends, and the great ones go first. The 11 best sit below, priced and timed, with a line on who each suits.
Taste Long Island wines with a certified sommelier, local lunch, two winery visits, and round-trip transport from Manhattan.
“Our tour guide same was excellent. The bus was on time. Everything was smoothe and on time. Comfortable seats. Nice educational experience. Wish there was more food served. Wine was tasty . Vineyards were beautiful”
Spend nine hours tasting Long Island wines with a sommelier, meeting winemakers, walking vineyards, and sampling local farm foods from Manhattan.
“Everything was wonderful from start to finish! The pickup location was easy to find and our driver was excellent through the city. Both wineries were fun, especially the free time to explore on our own. Also, the proportion of wine for tasting was more than usual, which was great to truly experience the taste. It was a stress-free day that was fun and relaxing. We also enjoyed the farm stand. Great tour overall”
Taste five Brooklyn-made wines, tour a working Williamsburg winery, and learn how wine is made during this compact one-hour experience.
“We had a fantastic time with Kirsten - she was knowledgable, friendly, and gave us a special treat to try on the day. Thank you!”
Sip three wines, hear New York alcohol lore, and tour Midtown in a refurbished 1920s or 1930s vintage car with a private guide.
“Unique New York experience! A must do to see amazing sights. Both guides were absolutely brilliant and went above and beyond. We were able to see beautiful streets of Manhattan, stopped for photos and after cruising to see the live John Lennon memorial in Central Park. After we returned to the cafe, we enjoyed an in depth 11 bottle wine tasting. Would absolutely recommend on spending a few hours doing this special tour as you would not always have ability to find!”
Tour Manhattan’s Great Jones Distillery, learn how whiskey is made, and taste three bourbons and rye in a one-hour guided visit.
“Alec was a wonderful tour guide and made it extremely informative, funny, and he knew answers to every question asked. It was a very fun experience and I don’t even like whiskey much (this was a gift for my boyfriend). I think it’s a little pricey for what it is, but it was still a fantastic tour!”
Review of a sommelier-led Hudson Valley wine tour from NYC, with two wineries, local lunch, eight tastings, and roundtrip coach travel.
“I thoroughly enjoyed both place's hosts, wineries, vineyards and especially our guide Steve. He was absolutely awesome. Steve was patient and explained everything. The whole time we were in good hands. Thank you and I look forward to doing it again Bonnie.”
Ride a vintage car through Midtown, then taste wine and cocktails at Central Park Cafe while learning about New York’s Prohibition past.
“The car part of the tour was great and a little different to other tours, our guide was knowledgeable and funny. The staff at the wine tasting did their best and the service was very attentive. They did great but we didnt really learn anything about the wine as I don't think this was necessarily something they were trained for. It would also be good to state in the activity info that the wine is Armenian and Georgian as these are a very acquired taste and would have probably put me off booking for the price paid.”
Taste seven wines, whiskey, or hard cider with charcuterie, desserts, and a seasonal drink at Adirondack Winery in Queensbury.
“Had a great time at the Queensbury Adirondack Winery. Beautiful tasting room with indoor/outdoor seating. Arielle was our wine tasting expert and she was wonderful, very knowledgeable and passionate about the wine and winery!”
Spend eight hours tasting Hudson Valley wine or beer with lunch, scenic river views, farm treats, private pickup, and all tastings included.
“Situated right off of Rt82 in Verbank, Hudson Valley Portuguese Churrasqueira, isn't in the most convenient location but it's worth the trip. They have Portuguese specials each day of the week. We went on a Sunday which is roasted suckling pig day. Typically served cold, they do offer it hot upon request. The skin was crispy and the meat was succulent. The sauce served alongside was quite salty but had loads of garlic and other spices which made it a wonderful accompaniment with the piglet.”
Review of Seneca Lake’s seven-hour wine tour, with four tastings, winery lunch, lake views, small-group transport, and practical value advice.
“The tour guide Ron was excellent who made the day special for us and the wine tasting experience learning about the wines in this region was very interesting”
Taste five global wines with cheeses and cured meats in a small Greenwich Village gathering, with expert guidance and a 24-hour cancellation option.
“No tour!!! We were given a number to call the vendor whom told us that the tour was cancelled due to Viatour NOT PAYING them!! We walked for @ in the heat and humidity looking for tos tour! I’m very disappointed either way Viatour because I’ve used you for years without a glitch!”