About
What the f*ck is a sandwich tour?
Well for starters, it’s a whole lot more than just eating sandwiches.
Think amazing sammies, great laughs, cold drinks, and a surprisingly high amount of history and storytelling.
What started as a crazy idea for ‘a bar crawl for sandwiches’ in 2017, quickly became a deliciously fun walking tour that values having a laugh as much as it does feasting on great sandwiches.
Each tour will take you to 3 hidden gem locations to enjoy delicious sandwiches made by real New Yorkers. As you eat, you’ll learn about the history of the dish you are enjoying, the people who made it, and the neighborhood you’re eating in.
Our ‘signature move’ though is to blow your mind while you eat with a fun debate about whether or not a hotdog is a sandwich. Or a burger. Or a burrito… You’ll never believe how strong your opinions are about sandwiches until we try to convince you that a lasagna is one.
So set aside 2 hours for a deliciously fun and unique way to experience New York food. Just come hungry.
New York Sandwich Tour Guide
Ben
After moving to NYC as a lawyer in 2016, a single New York sandwich changed Ben Gollan's life. The pastrami sandwich from Harry and Ida's Deli (RIP) convinced him to leave behind the law and instead become a New York sandwich tour guide. He's never looked back!
Since then, he has hosted thousands of guests on his sandwich walking tours and online cooking classes - over 30,000 of them to be exact.
Less impressive is the fact that Ben truly believes a lasagne, Cesar salad and a T-bone steak are all sandwiches. Opinions he's shared on national TV, broadcast radio, multiple print media publications, podcasts, and panels.
Stefan
Stefan is a playwright, an actor, and most importantly a former Subway ‘sandwich artist’.
Originally from Switzerland, Stefan fell in love with NYC, and its famous chopped cheese sandwich when he moved here in 2020. He has been touring the city as a tour guide and storyteller for over 3 years.
Being Swiss, he can even tell you in 3 different languages why the Hamburger changed it’s name (an why it might just be a sandwich)! So good luck arguing with him!
Tim
Tim is the Sandwich Squad's designated hitter. With a regular 9-5pm gig (we'll soon take care of that), Tim is hosting weekends purely for the love of the game.
As another former 'sandwich artist', Tim has dived deep into the sandwich debate ever since his college dorm days, and now brings those debate skills to the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
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Why choose us?
New York City Food Tours With A Twist.
This is not your average walking tour. We have been privileged to lead over 20,000 guests on a uniquely New York adventure. Only the highest quality sandwiches, burgers, and other heavenly handfuls are featured on our tours to ensure you enjoy juicy meats, moist buns, and fresh ingredients. How do we ensure this? We personally eat all of them ahead of time. After all, someone has to do it!
World-class Sandwiches
We only eat world-class sandwiches. With the mouth-watering sandwiches that New York has to offer, you’ll never want to go back home after a tour with us! We eat at independent restaurants and ho...
We only eat world-class sandwiches. With the mouth-watering sandwiches that New York has to offer, you’ll never want to go back home after a tour with us! We eat at independent restaurants and hole-in-the-wall establishments that have been delivering high-quality sandwiches since time immemorial.
Knowledgeable Guide
Ben has been recognized as a great tour guide by becoming the #1 reviewed host in all of New York City on the Airbnb Experiences platform. So trust us, he knows his way around a good sandwich! Pl...
People Are Talkin'
Our New York sandwich tours have been featured on National Television in both the USA and Australia, as well as in Forbes Magazine, Lonely Planet, Eater, and many more publications. Check them out, an...
Our New York sandwich tours have been featured on National Television in both the USA and Australia, as well as in Forbes Magazine, Lonely Planet, Eater, and many more publications. Check them out, and feel free to reach out to Ben Gollan for any more information you need!
The Sandwich Capital of the World New York City
New York City is the most populous city in the United States, the most diverse, commercially driven, famously known as the most photographed city in the world, and the most attractive urban center in the country. With its diverse culture and flexibility, New York is a place where different international cuisines, snacks, and food are to be found. They say that once you visit New York, it is a must to eat as many sandwiches as you can for it really is the sandwich capital of the world. From mouth-watering Reubens to classic bagels, or satisfying hotdogs to outrageous ramen burgers, New York has them all!
Frequently asked questions
Most frequent questions and answers
A Man and His Sandwich (AMAHS) is widely regarded as one of the best food tours in New York City - a unique NYC experience built around the greatest food on earth - sandwiches.
It's part neighborhood tour, part culinary experience, part heated debate - and entirely worth your time.
We run food tours across New York City. Our flagship - the New York Sandwich Tour - is based in the East Village, Manhattan. We also run tours in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and Times Square.
Tours run approximately 2 hours and include all food. Tickets are $75 per person - making it one of the best value food experiences in New York City.
All food, a knowledgeable and frankly excellent guide, and a small takeaway to remember us by. What's not included: drinks (don't forget we finish at a bar!) and gratuity.
No. Our goal is to get you stuffed, not sick. Eating a full sandwich at every stop would achieve the latter. Instead, we split sandwiches so you leave satisfied but comfortable after 2 hours.
Yes. We can accommodate almost all allergies and dietary restrictions - vegetarian, pescatarian, no shrimp, nuts, peppers, beef... we've heard them all.
Gluten free and vegan can be more difficult though, so please reach out before booking so we can chat about how to best accommodate you.
Both. Tourists get an authentic NYC neighborhood experience beyond the usual stops. Locals consistently discover sandwiches (and fun facts) they didn't already know. We take that as a compliment.
Yes. Kids of all ages are welcome - even the ones who won't eat anything. The tour moves at a relaxed pace and there's enough going on to keep younger ones entertained while the adults (and big kids) handle the important business of eating sandwiches.
Yes - and it's one of our favorite things to do. If your team bonding calendar is full of trust falls and sad conference rooms, we're here to help. AMAHS corporate and private group tours are one of the most unique team experiences in New York City, and we customize the experience to fit your crew.
Yes. We're biased of course, but the 3,000+ five-star reviews suggest we're not wrong. AMAHS consistently ranks among the top food experiences and things to do in New York City on Airbnb, Google, TripAdvisor, GetYourGuide and major travel platforms. We've also been recommended by NBC, The Morning Show, Eater, Forbes, Lonely Planet, Variety Magazine and the New York Times.
Come on the tour. We'll discuss.
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