CharacTour of the Lower East Side

Overview

This is not just a tour, bur interactive theater on the streets! Accompanied by a tour guide throughout, the group meets an actor improvising four or five different characters from history along the way.

City: New York City

Mon 09 Sep

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Starting at $1062.77

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Mon 09 Sep

Starting at $1062.77

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Improvisational Actor Bringing History To Life

Expert Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
We recommend face masks for any stops indoors.

What To Expect

The Pickle Guys

Have an opportunity to nosh on a NYC classic!

Essex Street Market

Newest version of immigrant commerce, from pushcarts to food halls.

Tenement Museum

Life for immigrants was incredibly hard, but what the U.S. had more than their point of emigration was opportunity for success.

Economy Candy

This Great Depression-era candy store is as much a museum as it is a store. Find all the favorites you grew up with and all the latest side by side.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (3)

MatthewA2521

May 2022

Wonderful, interactive, informative, and interesting tour. Also--just a lot of fun! We learned a great deal and enjoyed watching the history come alive. Our entire group made up of kids and adults all got a tremendous amount out of it.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks so much, Cantor Matt! it was such a great group. A true pleasure!

hsn_13

Oct 2021

All the stops were fantastic, and meeting the characters from the past was especially engaging. Great experience

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thanks so much! Our looks forward to hosting your group again in Harlem and Lower Manhattan later in the semester!

Y2384IEdp

Mar 2021

I first met Jon in 2018 during a walking tour of the Lower Eastside. I was forced to go by a friend that really wanted to check it out. It turned out to really great time.. Jon was knowledgeable and very personable. In 2019, my family planned a trip to NYC and at the very last minute, I was called out of town on business. I wracked my brain thinking of who could show my family the sites and sounds of NYC. Fortunately, I remembered Jon. He was willing to fill in as a tour guide for my family. He took them from Yankee Stadium to Battery Park. They also shopped at Macy’s (an extra that wasn’t included in our initial agreement). They loved him so much they treated him to lunch and gave him a generous tip. Luckily for me, they were so exhausted, they stayed in their hotel the next day.

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thanks so much! We have loved exploring with you and your family! Can't wait for the next NYC adventure you and yours!