I was so happy when Jim at CityWalksNYC shared some itinerary options for a team-building walking food tour. I had looked at some other options from larger food tour companies and they looked underwhelming: a few slices of pizza, a few cannoli, a few dumplings…and not much else. Our CityWalksNYC tour was full of culinary and cultural history, 5 different eateries, and some lovely refreshments to end our 2-hour walking tour. It wasn’t just a great experience for my team, it’s also great knowledge for the next time I’m in NYC so I can relive some of the delicious bites that left me wanting to come back. Thanks so much Jim!
— Michael K., Bespoke Tour (Lower East Side to Greenwich Village)
“What an amazing, delicious, and enlightening tour of Brooklyn enclaves and cuisines I never knew about—wonderful to encounter Korean Kirghiz (mid the Chinese ballroom dancers and the old card-players) and Albanian and Georgian and Muslim Chinese delicacies! Jim, thank you so much for that revelation—it was so much fun diving into all those restaurants and hearing the historical background, and it was great to meet you.”
— Fernanda E., Culinary Cartographies of Bensonhurst
“Jim's walking tours are a true delight! Bring your comfy shoes and your appetite--he knows the most esoteric historical trivia as well as great spots for a snack along the way! A walk with Jim is a great way to get to know hidden corners of NYC you would never have seen otherwise.”
— Amanda M., Bespoke Tour (Williamsburg to Morningside Heights)
“James is a master leader who will guide you on a magical journey of cultural and culinary delights. His depths of knowledge and good humor will keep you entertained long after the walk ends.”
— Cherie R., Culinary Cartographies of Northern Boulevard
“Jim Baker will lead you on a pretty stellar walking tour. He's informative, funny, and, most important of all, always knows where to grab a good beer.“
— Lane S., Culinary Cartographies of Astoria
“This city walking tour was a great way to see NYC!! Jim was a knowledgeable guide, full of interesting facts and knew all the best spots to eat and drink through the neighborhoods. I definitely recommend this walking tour whether it’s your first visit or you’re a NY native!”
— Brooke M., Manhattan Long Tour (Inwood to Pearl Street)
“Finding good restaurants in NYC can be overwhelming. Jim is your guy if you are looking for food that is both delicious and authentic. I went on a food walk with him from Harlem to China Town sampling multiple types of cuisines. There is tons of history behind all of the stops as well as great bites. Jim is energetic, knowledgeable, and most importantly fun to share a meal with.”
— Chris Palmer, Bespoke Tour (Harlem to Manhattan Chinatown)
"I love Jim's walking tours! He knows seemingly every nook and cranny of New York, even places that are off the beaten path. You will learn a lot, get some good exercise in, and also eat some tasty food, because Jim knows the good spots to go for a bite to eat."
— Doug J., Brooklyn Long Tour (Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island)
“We thoroughly enjoyed the walk including you imparting your vast knowledge about the countries, their food and their cultures. We also found the various food dishes to be delicious! Exciting that by visiting these different ethnic restaurants and enclaves combined with your knowledge you feel like you are eating somewhere in these distant lands.”
— Peter B., Culinary Cartographies of Bensonhurst