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Famous Fat Dave's Food Tours

New York City, NY (Financial District)
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Ranked #9 of 403 activities in New York City
Type: Tours
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Sydney
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

This was by far the highlight of our 6 week holiday to the USA. Four of us did the Brooklyn and Queens tour. We were picked up in his white checked cab Dave is a fantastic and knowledgeably guide in relation to food and many other topics. He is warm and friendly and introduces you to eating experiences that you... More

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Manchester, Connecticut, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

The cab is a super comfortable ride and Dave makes sure that you don't miss any of the sights that you pass. Dave knows the best places to go and checks his ideas with you first to make sure that it's your kind of thing to try. On our 3 hour tour we did a big Brooklyn loop. Everything we... More

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NYC, NY
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

What a terrific way to spend three hours on a Saturday afternoon! We were given a gift certificate for two for Famous Fat Dave's food tour and invited two more friends to join us. Whether you are familiar with NYC or not, the tour will be enlightening, delicious and fun. Dave knows his stuff...facts and food! He is chock full... More

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Milliken, Colorado
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

You have got to put this expeirance on your bucket list. First of all spring time in NYC and Fat Daves food tour.Dave is a whirlwind of information part tour guide,great host and of course food aficionado. Your day starts with Dave picking you up in Sweetness his late model restored checker cab an experiance in it's self,then he gives... More

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Bullaburra
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Our party of seven were split over two 1/2 days tours with Dave in his delightful Checker cab. It was our first full day in New York, and the best way to be introduced to the real side of the city. Dave is full of info, history, details, anecdotes and humour, he is not opinionated, or full of himself. He... More

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Leeds
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Spending 4h in a car with a stranger COULD be awkward, but not with Dave – he is easy company and conversation was never less than absorbing. We got off to a great start, with an unexpected and rare (for winter) appearance by the Checker. Such a beauty, and we weren’t the only ones who thought so – passers-by would... More

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Velp
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Go! Eat! Explore! We went today and it was great. It is such a nice way to explore New York City. Driving through parts of New York that you would never go to on your own. Away from Manhattan and all the touristy things. Naturally you go and see the main attractions but this is something else. Seeing the genuine... More

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New York City, New York
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11 attraction reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Dave's tour was absolutely amazing! We live in Manhattan and Dave took us deep into Brooklyn (Coney Island, Sheepshead Bay, Sunset Park) to explore parts of the city we'd never experienced before. Not only were all of the food tastings absolutely delicious, but Dave's knowledge of food, food history and New York history was incredibly entertaining. I learned so much... More

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Hamilton, Alabama, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Dave doesn't just know food. There was no other way we could have learned as much about the food, culture and geography of NYC in just a few hours. It was my first trip to New York but it won't be my last and I'll definitely take another tour with Dave!

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Sliedrecht, The Netherlands
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

I was a bit hesitant at first, but after doing all my homework i decided to contact Dave and see if he had something available. It was organised real short notice, but he already had a party of 2 booked so we could just join them. This tour is about more than just food. This is a real social happening.... More

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