Lower East Side Bagel Tour

Overview

Take in the sights, mesmerizing aromas, and mouthwatering noshes of the Lower East Side as you are guided through this historic neighborhood where eating great food is a tradition. Since the early 1800’s, this area has been home to immigrants starting a new life in America who have made key cultural, economic, and epicurean contributions to New York City.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $58.67

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $58.67

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Fresh Bagel to start the tour

Professional guide

Food tasting

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 10 years old
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Dress code is smart casual

What To Expect

Lower East Side

This is a walking tour of the Lower East Side of New York.

Economy Candy

Famous establishments to be visited with mouth watering nosh/tastes are Yonah Shimmel's Knish Bakery, Russ & Daughters, Katz's Deli, Economy Candy, The Essex Street Retail Market, The Pickle Guy and Kossar's Bialys.

The Pickle Guys

See historic synagogues, museums and historic markers of what made this neighborhood a legend throughout New York City and America. Remember, all tour participants start off with a fresh bagel! - The Iconic Symbol of New York!

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (12)

mrhotwings

Aug 2018

Ben delivers as promised with an informative and tasty tour! We had never visited the Lower East Side and wanted to learn more of the culture and history of that area. Ben kept us entertained with stories and images of how the Lower East Side had changed over the years, while walking and sampling different treats from local shops. Starting with a bagel at the beginning of the tour, we sampled knishes, pastrami, kosher pickles, candy, and bialys. I really enjoyed his passion for the area and the family stories he told of growing up nearby. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a taste for or learn more about the Lower East Side!

Response from Host

Aug 2018

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cornflower02

Oct 2017

As a lifelong New Yorker I wasn't sure I would learn anything new on this tour. However, I found it extremely informative! It included some 'off the beaten path' historical places I would have missed on my own. I've even made a note of of some sites to revisit when I have time to explore further.

TJBick

Mar 2017

My wife and I took the Lower East Side tour and arrived a little early. We were pleased to discover that Ben was early as well. We were the only two who had signed up for the tour on the day we went, so we had a private tour. We started with a bagel, but throughout the hour+ we also ate a knish, two different kinds of pickles, and a bialy. Along the way Ben gave us a history of the neighborhood and showed us some of the older businesses and buildings in the area. He had photos on an iPad of the way things used to look, which was a nice touch so we could compare the old neighborhood to the current one. He was very knowledgeable and clearly a life-long New Yorker. I especially appreciated at the end of the tour when he asked if everything was what we expected and if we had any recommendations for him to make it better. I always like someone who constantly aims to get better. I would recommend Ben to someone visiting the city for the first time or a New Yorker looking to learn a little bit more about their city.