The location is amazing, and Pier 57’s history, and current mission to provide a place for chefs’ to build, thrive, and share culinary expertise is one we were enthused to support! Our guide Liz was delightful, the tastings were delicious. You will not be disappointed!
A Market 57 Chelsea Private Food Tour Experience
Discover an exclusive progressive dining experience at Market 57 at Pier 57 on the Hudson River, a celebrated culinary destination in Chelsea curated by the James Beard Foundation. This vibrant food hall highlights some of NYC’s most exciting women-, minority-, and LGBTQ+-owned eateries-making it one of the city’s most dynamic private dining experiences.
Your group will indulge in six curated tastings, each course highlighting bold, globally inspired flavors-from savory small plates to sweet, decadent desserts. This progressive dining journey celebrates the diversity, creativity, and innovation of New York’s food culture, while offering an unforgettable private gathering.
Between courses, soak up panoramic views of the Hudson River, the Statue of Liberty, Little Island, and the panoramas of Pier 57’s rooftop park. Guided by a culinary expert, your private group will not only savor exceptional dishes but also hear the inspiring stories of the chefs and communities shaping NYC’s dining scene today.
Perfect for private celebrations, corporate events, or vibrant social gatherings, Market 57 at Pier 57’s private progressive dining experience blends flavor, storytelling, and skyline views– delivering a true taste of New York in style.
Tour Highlights
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Tour Details
Price
$110 (all ages)
Meeting point
Entrance to Market 57 (exact meeting location information provided with ticket)
End location
Within Pier 57
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Max. 20-40 guests
Included
- Six different food tasting locations from women-, minority-, and LGBTQ+-owned eateries
- A glass of wine or beer
- A handout that includes recommendations of Chelsea and the West Side of Manhattan, as well as a list of all the tastings
- A friendly, licensed guide
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
- Sense of adventure
- Willingness to try exciting, new foods!
- Everything else is taken care of!
Food restrictions
With advanced notice, we can fulfill most requests (vegetarians, gluten- free, no shellfish, etc.). See options at check-out.
Important details
Tastings are subject to change
Delicious Bites from Our Market 57 Chelsea Private Food Tour Experience
This NYC food tour experience takes you on a flavorful journey through the Market 57 food hall, spotlighting food made with purpose by women-, minority-, and LGBTQ+-owned eateries. Tailored for adventurous eaters, this experience combines dishes from around the world with local storytelling, making it one of the best New York food tours out there.
Here’s a taste of the curated dishes featured in your Market 57 progressive dining experience:
- Chinese dumplings with a twist from a Chinatown institution
- Crunchy sushi-style rice patties, a modern take on Japanese comfort food
- Lebanese flat bread from one of the oldest spice shops in NYC
- A hearty Italian sandwich from award-winning female butchers
- Caribbean-inspired empanadas
- Classic, handmade natural Mexican paletas from a husband-and-wife duo
- A delicious glass of wine or beer included
Every bite is rooted in culture and creativity, served alongside stories about the chefs, their communities, and the market’s evolution-making this not just a meal, but a rich, immersive culinary journey in the heart of NYC
What Makes the Market 57 Food Hall Tour So Special
Our Market 57 private food tour takes you inside Market 57, a unique food hall curated by the James Beard Foundation and home to some of the most exciting new chefs and food entrepreneurs in NYC. Every stop on this NYC food tour highlights a unique women-, minority-, or LGBTQ+-owned business, each with a meaningful story behind each bite.
This is our only tour that is entirely indoors, making it one of the most weather-friendly options for group activities in New York. After the tour, you’ll also have the opportunity to explore Pier 57’s rooftop park, with breathtaking views of the New York skyline, Little Park, and the High Line. This tour is perfect for locals and visitors alike, offering an experience full of flavor and impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
On our Market 57 Food Tour, we will taste dishes from 7 different local, independent minority and women owned businesses selected by the James Beard Foundation. Tastings include:
- Chinese dumplings
- Caribbean-inspired empanadas
- An Italian sandwich
- Japanese crunchy sushi-style rice patties
- Lebanese flat bread
- Mexican paletas
Food tasting locations can change without notice.
While we welcome children on our tours, our tours are mainly for a mature audience, since we taste a variety of cuisine and dive deeply into history and culture. We often find that children of a young age become easily disengaged. Although we are a family-friendly tour company, please consider if your child will enjoy the experience prior to booking. We find that children 13 years old and older enjoy our Market 57 Tour.
We walk less than ½ a mile at a moderate pace. There are many opportunities for seating throughout the Market 57 food hall.
The tour is accessible to everyone, with ramps to enter Market 57 and throughout the location.
Yes, the Market 57 food hall is equipped with restrooms that can be used at any point throughout the tour.
Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting does its best to accommodate any dietary restrictions and allergies. Please alert us upon booking your tour/dining experience.
Have more questions? Check out our FAQ page!
See What Real Foodies Love About Our Tours
Highly recommend this food tour of Market 57 with Ahoy New York Food Tours. We sampled a wide variety of tasty food and our host Liz was a gem!
We’ve taken Ahoy tours a few times and have always had a great time. We took the tour of Market 57 and Liz E was so personable, funny and also well informed. The food was delicious and for all that we got, the price is a bargain.
Really, it was a great time. Our guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. Food tastings were very good and wide variety. A good way to spend an afternoon. Minimal walking. The Pier 57 space is phenomenal.
As locals, we are always excited to find new ways to explore the city, and this was such a gem of a tour!
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