New York Trip Overview
Join me on this mouth watering food tour of Manhattan, where you will sample scrumptious food while enjoying the sites of Central Park. If you are a food enthusiast or living with celiac ~ coeliac disease, a gluten-free diet is 100% essential. Enjoy real food minus gluten additives that have become the norm in food preparation and production.
This tour is a must do as we take you to a selection of establishments that offer delicious gluten-free food. On our walk I will also point out notable landmark sites throughout Central Park. At the end of each tour I will direct you to other haven’s that you must visit during your stay for a yummy gluten free travel experience.
My free app Gluten Free Traveling Toon also lists GF restaurants worldwide for future travels but for this tour bring your walking shoes!
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New York, New York, United States
Join me on this mouth watering food tour of Manhattan, where you will sample scrumptious food while enjoying the sites of Central Park. If you are a food enthusiast or living with celiac ~ coeliac disease, a gluten-free diet is 100% essential. Enjoy real food minus gluten additives that have become the norm in food preparation and production.
This tour is a must do as we take you to a selection of establishments that offer delicious gluten-free food. On our walk I will also point out notable landmark sites throughout Central Park. At the end of each tour I will direct you to other haven’s that you must visit during your stay for a yummy gluten free travel experience.
My free app Gluten Free Traveling Toon also lists GF restaurants worldwide for future travels but for this tour bring your walking shoes!
Stop At: Noglu, 1266 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10128, USA
Noglu, 100% gluten free patisserie. Here you will meet your tour guide and you will be offered coffee or tea and a savory food. Depending on what food is available on the day your choices will be a gluten free Croissant, Scone, Vegan Cake, Chocolate Eclair, Muffin, Brownie or a Cream puff with a tea or coffee.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Alice in Wonderland Statue, 76th Street and 5th Avenue near Conservatory Lake, New York City, NY 10021
We make our way to Conservatory Water or better know as Central Park Model Boat Pond. We will pass Hans Christian Anderson bronze portrayal, reading from The Ugly Duckling with its main character at its feet. As we known it was in fact a swan and we will also pass by the famous Alice In Wonderland Tea Party held by the Mad Hatter sculpture. Donated in 1959 by George Delacorte in memory of his wife who often read Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to their children. This sculpture has many little visitors daily; it is a must see. Delacorte also donated the musical clock in the Central Park Zoo.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: The Loeb Boathouse Central Park, Park Drive North, E 72nd St, New York, NY 10021, USA
As we make our way to Bethesda Terrace we pass by the historic Loeb Boathouse. This is the lake’s launch point for rowboats.
Calvert Vaux, Central Park’s designer incorporated Victorian touches.
Stop At: Bethesda Fountain, Midpark at 72nd St. Transverse Central Park, New York City, NY
Bethesda Terrace, the most recognized area of Central Park. We can take in the Minton tile ceiling which opens up to the Bethesda Fountain. The Angel of Waters sculpture stands 26 feet high, created by Emma Stebbins, one of the first public art commissioned from a woman. It marks the 1842 Croton Aqueduct that brought fresh water from Westchester County into NYC. This was very important in ending the Cholera Epidemic. The Lily in her hand represents purity and the four figures at the base signify peace, health, purity and temperance. The Angel is modeled after stage actress Charlotte Cushman. We also stop by the Central Park lake and admire the turtles who have made this lake their home.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Strawberry Fields, John Lennon Memorial, W. Park Dr. and W. 72nd St., New York City, NY 10023
Strawberry Fields was created to memorialize the Beatles songwriter and legend John Lennon whose life was sadly taken on the 8th of December 1980 from gunshot wounds from Mark David Chapman as he walked through the archway of his building. He was only 40 years old and had become a notable Peace Activist. His ashes are scattered here in Central Park so for many Beatles fans this is sacred ground. The “Image” mosaic feature was gifted by the city of Naples, Italy. Take a moment to enjoy this peaceful memorial amongst the American Elm trees.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Central Park, Central Park, New York City, New York
As we make our way out of Strawberry Fields we will pass the Cherry Hill Fountain. This fountain was originally created as a drinking fountain for horses. Today many birds take advantage of the flowing water and use it as their own bird bath, they also drink from one of the six cups on the fountain’s main stem. Also a popular photo destination.
Duration: 7 minutes
Stop At: Bow Bridge, 74th Street West of Bethesda Terrace, Connecting Cherry Hill and The Ramble, New York City, NY
We will navigate our way over The Bow Bridge; this iconic bridge in Central Park has been the location of many marriage proposals and you may be already be familiar with its fame as it is also one of the most photographed bridges in Central Park. Also appearing in many movies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Belvedere Castle, 79th Street Mid Central Park, New York City, NY 10021
Belvedere Castle built on Vista Rock sitting 130 feet high, it is the second highest point in Central Park. In present day the main tower is our source of wind speed for weather reporting and just south of the castle the current weather station, an automated surface observing system (ASOS) is located. This is where New York collects meteorological data from this beautiful point so make sure to check the weather report on your visit. At the base of Belvedere Castle lies Turtle Pond, named for its inhabitants.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shakespeare Garden, W. Park Dr. and 79th St. Transverse, New York City, NY 10024
Shakespeare Garden is a beautiful four-acre space, planted with trees and flowers that were mentioned in William Shakespeares plays and poems. We make our way out of Central Park admiring the Swedish cottage, now home to Marionette Theatre, sadly still closed due to covid but it has delighted children since 1947.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 474 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024, USA
We end our tour for a well deserved lunch at Modern Bread and Bagel Monday – Thursday and Thyme and Tonic on Friday. Both are 100% gluten free with vegan offerings. At Modern Bread and Bagel you will have the choice to build your own kettle boiled “authentic” bagel. A Focaccia Sandwich or choice from their daily specials. On Friday Thyme and Tonic you can indulge in the “Impossible Burger” to their Tempeh bacon – BLT sandwich. Menu’s may be subject to change but you will have other options on the day.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Sample Menu
• Bagel – Choice of Plain, Everything Bagel, Sesame or Cinnamon Raisin Bagel. – Choice of Plain, Tofu, Chive, Veggie or Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese spread. Your tour guide will give offer you over 10 choices for Coffee or Tea.
• Cheese Bread Sandwich. – Cheese Bread Sandwich with a choice of Slow Cooked Meat, Chicken or Smoked Salmon with Soda or Water
• Gluten Free Cupcake, Muffin or Scone. – Dessert, we end our day with a gluten free cupcake, muffin or scone.
