Guided tour

Jersey City: Taste of the Heights Food Tour

Activity provider: Beyond the Plate Food Tours
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    Guided tour

    Jersey City: Taste of the Heights Food Tour

    Activity provider: Beyond the Plate Food Tours

    From US$ 79.50 per person

    Explore the food scene of Jersey City as you experience 5 decades and 5 continents of unique and worldly cuisine with a local guide.

    About this activity

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    Duration 2.5 hours
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    Live tour guide
    English
    Small group
    Limited to 10 participants

    Experience

    Highlights
    • Taste your way through the diverse gastronomy scene of Jersey City
    • Savor 6 tastings ranging from Mexican, Peruvian, West African, and much more
    • Meet with chefs and restaurateurs to discover the inspiration behind the food
    • Explore historic Central Ave while learning about food and culture
    • Visit hand-picked "mom-n-pop" style restaurants
    Full description

    Eat like a local while learning about the history and inspiration behind six diverse eateries during this food tour through Central Ave in Jersey City. Discover why New Jerseyans travel from all over the state to get the most authentic and delicious bites they can’t find anywhere else.

    Count on a mix of 5-6 unique hand-picked “mom-n-pop” restaurants, ranging from authentic Mexican and Peruvian to West African and so much more. This tour has 2 sit-down tastings and 4 standing (Subject to change).

    While your local guide will focus on the stories behind the dishes, you’ll also leave with an appreciation for the eclectic art and rich history of the area.

    Come away feeling deeply satisfied, not just by the delicious variety of food, but by your newfound appreciation for the food scene in the (JC) Heights. Potential Tasting Locations:

    - Andrea Salumeria (Rated best deli in NJ) - Irmas (Mexican/Salvadorian) - Ozu Foods (Japanese) - El Gordo (Peruvian) - Griot Cafe (Afro-Caribbean inspired) - The LoDG (Rated the best donuts in Hudson County)

    Includes
    • 6 x tastings, including dessert
    • Non-alcoholic drinks
    • Local guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    Not suitable for
    • Children under 8 years
    • Wheelchair users
    Covid-19 precautions
    Safety measures in place
    • All required protective equipment is provided
    • All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
    • You must keep social distance while in vehicles
    • The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
    Traveler requirements
    • Masks are required while indoors

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    Participants

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    Meeting point

    Meet your guide at Pershing Field, on the corner of Central Ave and Manhattan. Your guide will be wearing a "Beyond the Plate" t-shirt.

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    Important information

    What to bring

    • Passport or ID card
    • Comfortable shoes
    • Comfortable clothes

    Know before you go

    • Activity occurs rain or shine
    • The tour is done at a leisurely pace, with no more than a 10-12 minute walk in between each stop (less than 1 mile)
    • A light breakfast is recommended since there is plenty of food on the tour for a filling lunch
    • Due to the culinary diversity of this tour, it is not possible to accommodate dietary/allergy restrictions

    Product ID: 412884