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Hasidic Williamsburg Walking Tour in New York City

Hasidic Williamsburg Walking Tour in New York City

Overview

This tour is a little-known gem in Hasidic Williamsburg, led by Frieda Vizel, who was raised in the Satmar Hasidic Jewish sect. The tour aims to bring you to a deeper, humanizing understanding of Haisidic life. Groups are small so visitors can get to know each other, and the tour price includes food stops and audio equipment!

City: New York City

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $99.00

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Informative, friendly, professional guide

Sampling of kosher food

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Bedford Avenue

The longest Avenue in Brooklyn; we visit the Hasidic section.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (204)

Travelingcinco

Oct 2017

We walked around Hasidic Williamsburg while Frieda explained various aspects of Hassidic culture and religious rituals. We visited a few shops then sat down for a hefty snack of various kosher foods. The walking part wasn't very long so all ages can do it. We stopped several times to have more in-depth conversations. Frieda is so knowledgeable and can explain the Hasidic community's perspectives. She's very respectful of the Hasidic community and a thoughtful, most articulate guide.

AprilLovesToTravel

Sep 2017

Just took a tour of Hasidic Williamsburg with Frieda Vizel, a young woman who has left the Satmer sect. We happened to be there on a day between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur when we could witness families observing kapporot with chickens outside on the street, a custom that can baffle Jews from other traditions. Frieda was extraordinarily informative and forthcoming about what we were seeing and very generous with her answers. We stopped at a bakery for some delicious pastries and babka, and nibbled on them while we passed other shops in the neighborhood and heard discussions about economic life, education, social expectations etc. in the community. At the end of the tour, seated around a table in a deli with a nice assortment of various tastes, rather like Jewish tapas, Frieda entertained all questions thoughtfully and head-on, with intelligence, wit, and respect for the community she knows well.

maxinelm

Sep 2017

I have taken walking tours of communities, buildings, towns, and archaeological sites all around the world. The best ones are always the ones that are the most anthropological, i.e., they provide the chance to learn about people and how they live in their communities. This particular tour was one of the best. I came away with a much greater understanding of a people and their community--right here in new York City--that I never would have become acquainted with otherwise. Our tour leader was terrific, especially the first-hand insights that she passed on to us. And the food was not bad either.