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What You’ll Experience

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Location

Dutchess

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Beacon, NY on a gourmet tour. Taste local cheese, wine, and more. Enjoy views, meet chefs, and discover food secrets. Perfect for foodies and culture lovers. Ages 21+ for drinks.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Stroll Beacon, NY’s picturesque Main Street, voted “#1 Coolest Small Town in America” by Budget Travel. Taste sought-after specialty foods. Think Cheese. Bread. Wine. Olive Oil. Chocolate. Savor the creamy goodness of Hudson Valley cheeses straight from the farm. Experience the nuanced flavors of the finest olive oils and learn how to buy the best balsamic, as we taste an assortment. Chow down on the juiciest sandwich and design your very own donut. Find out about a secret ingredient that makes our chocolate tasting so surprisingly delicious. Get behind-the-scenes access to chefs, chocolatiers & cheesemongers. This tour is the perfect blend of food, art, history and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains & river valley. See the site of the infamous Seinfeld series finale. Learn how Beacon built The Big Apple — brick by brick. This is the essential food-lovers walk and a great way to explore New York State & the Hudson Valley through food & drink. Bite by bite. 21+ for drinks.

What You Get

Brunch

All food tastings are included

Alcoholic beverages

Drink tastings are included. Alternates are provided. 21+ Only.

Gratuities

Good To Know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

Mount Beacon (Pass By)

See the remains of the world’s steepest incline railway. The Mount Beacon Incline Railway, built in 1902, carried millions of passengers to the summit of Mount Beacon during its 76 years in operation.

Beacon (Pass By)

Voted the “#1 Coolest Small Town in America” by Budget Travel and named #5 on “The 15 Most Beautiful Main Streets Across America” by Architectural Digest, Beacon features a picturesque main street with no shortage of culinary options.

Hudson River Valley (Pass By)

This region is dominated by rolling hills, farms, and orchards as well as beautiful river and mountain views.

Beacon Bread Company

Sink your teeth into our signature sandwich, piled high with thinly sliced rib eye steak. The artisan in-house made bread is toasted to golden perfection, and brushed with butter, creating a satisfying crunch with every bite. This is not your ordinary sandwich - it's a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more. Top it off with a cocktail.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Scarborough Fare

Slowly swirl the cold-pressed extra-virgin Olive Oil to inhale the aroma of the mediterranean. Take a small smooth sip and let the buttery flavor coat your mouth as you wait for the peppery finish. With our extensive and fun loving education from the olive oil purveyor (the mother of all olive oil buyers) find out how to never end up with bad olive oil again. Ever.

25 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Beacon Pantry

Let our friendly cheesemonger guide you as you savor artisanal and uniquely delicious Hudson Valley cheeses from local farms. Find out our best tricks and tips for how to pair cheese with different types of accompaniments at home to make your own perfect cheese board.

20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Håkan Chocolatier

xperience an indulgent, high-end chocolate tasting led by the Chocolate Olympics Gold Medal Winner, Swedish chocolatier Hakan viking. He looks like a weightlifter, but has the softest heart and the most creative culinary touch.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Miss Tea

End the day with this secret oasis for tea lovers. Discover the health benefits as you taste a selction of their loose leaf teas in a welcoming and calming atmosphere.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Glazed Over Donuts

Make your own donut, and eat it! Choose your glaze, your topping and your drizzle. Watch them customize it before your eyes.

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Beacon Bread Company, Main Street, Dutchess County New York, United States, US, 12508

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Meet your Tour Guide Outside in front of Beacon Bread Company, located on Main Street between Cliff Street and S. Elm Street. This cozy & cool restaurant and cafe - on Main Street in charming Beacon, NY - is a perfect place to purchase a cup of coffee before the tour. There is a restroom available.

End Point

Miss Tea, Main Street, Dutchess County New York, United States, US, 12508

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Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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Earliest available date: July 26, 2025

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10 meals

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Taste the Hudson Valley with Gourmet Beacon Food Tour

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Mount Beacon (Pass By)

Beacon (Pass By)

Hudson River Valley (Pass By)

Beacon Bread Company

​Scarborough Fare

Beacon Pantry

Håkan Chocolatier

Miss Tea

Glazed Over Donuts

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyAll bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

Scarborough Fare

Cancellation Policy
All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.