Overview

Taste Harlem Food and Cultural Tours is tour company created to offer unique tours of Harlem, by introducing NYC residents and visitors to Harlem culture by way of its food, art and history. Daily tours will allow food, art and history enthusiasts to “taste Harlem”. No other tour companies are offering art gallery tours or food tasting tours in Harlem. We explore the unexplored spaces and places that are not typically in the tour guide books.

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221 reviews

Excellent84%
Very good13%
Average2%
Poor1%
Terrible0%

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363 Lenox, New York City, NY 10027

Harlem

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Herman N

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing tour

I have done many NYC tours but wanted to try something different and in another neighbourhood than in downtown. This was an amazing tour. Jackie was a great guide and really helped us understand the local cuisine and history of Harlem. The food tastings were...More

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Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Please plan to come again there is so much more to see! Check out the website. Sincerely, Jacqueline Orange Owner Taste Harlem Food and...More

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608gordon

Melbourne, Australia

1

Reviewed July 3, 2018

Great Walking Tour

Great tour. Food was very good but the real benefit was gaining a good history of Harlem and a great insight into issues there today. Jackie is a fabulous guide.More

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Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Please plan to come again there is so much more to see! Check out the website. Sincerely, Jacqueline Orange Owner Taste Harlem Food and...More

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ALouise1978

21

Reviewed June 23, 2018 via mobile

Awesome Tour

My friend and I have been to New York several times in the past 10 years, and I must say, this is one of the best tours we have taken. It was very informative and the food was great! Our tour guide was the best....More

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Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Please plan to come again there is so much more to see! Check out the website. Sincerely, Jacqueline Orange Owner Taste Harlem Food and...More

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Elizabeth R

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Reviewed June 17, 2018 via mobile

Food and Fabulous

Lead by the effervescent and energized Jackie, this tour packed a lot of history, culinary delights, and revitalized street scene into a few short hours. Lower Harlem has been reworked into a beautiful, tight- knit neighborhood— a dramatic face-lift when compared to as little as...More

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Amazing review! Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Please plan to come again there is so much more to see! Check out the website. Sincerely, Jacqueline Orange Owner Taste Harlem...More

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Reviewed June 16, 2018

So glad we went

The 7-person tour was so interesting, some history, some food, and a lot of culture. Our guide was delightful. It was nice for us to walk around an area we had not explored before. Harlem is becoming the hot place to live and the restaurants...More

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Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Please plan to come again there is so much more to see! Check out the website. Sincerely, Jacqueline Orange Owner Taste Harlem Food and...More

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1RobS60

Perth, Australia

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Reviewed June 15, 2018

Great experience

Great tour. Take good wet weather gear as tour runs in rain, hail or shine. Jacqui was very informative. It was a little hard to hear at times so maybe a microphone would be helpful. Interesting to hear about the borough and the food.More

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Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I will consider your recommendation. I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Please plan to come again there is so much more to see! Check out the website. Sincerely, Jacqueline Orange...More

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NYCfamilyUES

New York City, New York

32

Reviewed May 21, 2018

Fabulous food and fun learning about Harlem!

We had the most wonderful experience with Taste Harlem! Taste Harlem organized a tasting with food and drink at a number of wonderful Harlem restaurants, ending at a Blues Club and everyone had a fantastic time! Jackie Orange arranged every detail flawlessly and we learned,...More

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Dana, It was great meeting you, your husband and friends. Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I am glad to know the evening was enjoyed by all and especially your husband. I look forward to seeing you again in the...More

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Jarrod B

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Reviewed May 21, 2018

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kelsey133

Kansas City

2

Reviewed May 20, 2018

Disappointing For The Higher Price Tag

I would not recommend this food tour for the $75 price tag. My husband and I have gone on a number of food tours all around the $50-60 range. For $75 we had higher expectations, and they were not met. We were originally supposed to...More

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Thanks so much for your review! I am sorry the experience did not meet your expectations. I am sorry I wish someone had indicated the food was cold. I would have addressed it on the spot. The grocery store is a chain based in Long...More

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Lew2011

Perth, Australia

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Reviewed May 15, 2018

A diverse side of NYC

During our previous 2 visits to NYC we had not venture to Harlem and very glad we did so this time with Taste Harlem. Jacqueline not only looks after you well but is a wealth of local knowledge. Tasting of the local fares is icing...More

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Thanks so much for taking your time to write this review! I look forward to seeing you again in the future. Please plan to come again there is so much more to see! Check out the website. Sincerely, Jacqueline Orange Owner Taste Harlem Food and...More

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Questions & Answers

Sara S

We have 1 vegan, 1 vegetarian and two gluten free in our group. Is it possible to accommodate us?

November 6, 2017|

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Your Tour Guide Jackie will ask if there are any diet restrictions at the beginning of the tour. She can accommodate everyone’s preference. Just clarify your preference at the beginning of your tour!