Food Tour Guide
1 week ago
Tour Guide (Independent Contractor)
— Viral Food Tours (NYC, West Village)
About Viral Food Tours
Viral Food Tours is New York City's first tour dedicated entirely to the city's
most viral
restaurants — the ones with lines down the block and millions of views online. We make it possible to experience 6–8 of NYC's trendiest spots in under 3 hours
without waiting in line
. Our West Village route features icons like Apollo Bagels, L'Industrie Pizzeria, and L'Appartement 4F, blending incredible top-rated food with storytelling, history, and insider access.
About the Role
We're looking for charismatic, food-loving guides to lead our West Village tours. You'll bring energy, humor, and local insight to each stop while helping guests experience NYC's food scene like true insiders.
What You'll Do
- Lead 2.5–3 hour walking tours featuring 6–8 viral restaurants and tastings
- Share stories about NYC's food culture, restaurant history, and neighborhood landmarks
- Coordinate seamlessly with partner restaurants to ensure smooth logistics
- Capture and upload photos and videos during tours for marketing and documentation
Schedule
- Tours most frequently run on
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
, starting at
10:30 AM or 12 PM
. - Each tour includes roughly
30–60 minutes of prep
,
2.5–3 hours of guiding
, and a brief wrap-up afterward. - Occasional tours are offered on
Wednesdays and Thursdays (10:30 AM or 12 PM)
, along with private and corporate events throughout the week. - Guides choose which tours to accept. We simply ask for reliability once a tour is confirmed.
Compensation (per tour)
- $115
- Weekday public tours (~3.25 hrs total)
- $140
- Weekend public tours (~4 hrs total)
- $150–$200
- Private or corporate tours (varies by size & customization)
- Guides may also receive
tips directly from guests
at their discretion. - Guides are eligible for
cash bonuses
for being mentioned in 5 star reviews - Guides are welcome to enjoy plenty of amazing leftover food on and after the tour as well
Training & Onboarding
New guides complete a
paid onboarding process
to learn our routes, restaurant partnerships, and tour flow:
- One-hour
orientation session
— $35 - Several
4-hour "training tours"
— $140 each, including prep, live observation, and debrief. Before leading tours independently, guides typically complete
2–3 paid training tours
(some shadowing, some co-led with the Viral Food Tours team)
Who You Are
- Licensed (or license-eligible)
NYC Sightseeing Guide - Confident speaking to groups up to 12 guests
- Passionate about NYC's food scene and great storytelling
- Friendly, punctual, and detail-oriented
- Experience in hospitality, performance, or tourism is a plus
Brand Presentation
Guides are encouraged to wear
Viral Food Tours–branded shirts or apparel
during tours to create a consistent, professional guest experience. Shirts are provided by the company at no cost.
Contract Type
Independent contractor Flexible schedule, paid per tour, no guaranteed minimum hours. As Viral Food Tours grows, there may be opportunities to transition into part-time employee roles for those interested.
Interested?
If you're the kind of person who can make people laugh
and
make them hungry — we'd love to hear from you
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