Lower East Side Eats Food Tour

Overview

On this 3-hour food tour of the Lower East Side, you will eat your way through the streets, as you sample delicacies from New York's premier appetizing stores, ethnic eateries, and "mom and pop" restaurants. We make 6 different delectable stops on the tour (enough for lunch) Explore what was once an immigrant and working class neighborhood rich in ethnic diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings and much more!

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Licensed New York City sightseeing guides

6 food tastings (enough for lunch)

3-hour walking food tour with a discussion of neighborhood history and culture

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wear comfortable shoes
**Please Note** Per New York City Regulations, You must show proof of vaccination for indoor dining. You must show proof of vaccination to take this food tour.
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Lower East Side

The eclectic Lower East Side is where gritty alleys and tenement-style buildings mix with upscale apartments and chic boutiques. Nighttime draws hip, young crowds to the area's trendy bars, music venues and restaurants. The neighborhood's Jewish heritage lives on through Orchard Street's Lower East Side Tenement Museum and old-world fabric stores, as well as traditional delis such as Katz's and Russ & Daughters.

Essex Street Market

Indoor market with rows of vendors specializing in meat, fish, cheese, produce & specialty foods.

Orchard Street

Orchard Street is a street in Manhattan which covers the eight city blocks between Division Street in Chinatown and East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. Vehicular traffic runs north on this one-way street.

The Pickle Guys

Eat different types of pickles done the old-fashioned way, sitting the barrels of brine for days, weeks and months.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (62)

raysfan0309

May 2018

The tour was great. Excellent selection of food samples. Matt was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and the foods.

blinky8

Apr 2018

Just did the Lower East Side tour this weekend with our excellent tour guide, Matt. So glad I did! Tour was part of a celebratory weekend and I was just along for the ride, as I don't consider myself a foodie. Now I just might be. Tour included eight stops over three hours with a mix of sweet and savory samples from both historic and brand-new businesses. Matt provided all of the necessary items for tastings and the tour allowed us to skip lines and avoid the long weekend waits. Portions were so generous that we asked at one point how many more stops were ahead because no one thought they could eat another bite. Not all heroes wear capes, however, and we were able to plow through somehow. Final stop included a very sweet surprise by Matt for the couple we were celebrating, and to say we were touched is an understatement. In between walks to each stop were tidbits about the history of the neighborhood and descriptions of the tenement living of the past vs the newer, luxury buildings that have arrived. Tour is well worth the $75 price (before tip) and was one of my all-time NYC highlights.

RedDog34

Jan 2018

I went on this tour yesterday. Matt - our tour guide, was amazing! Matt knew so much and really cared about everyone on the tour. The information was great - so much cool history. And the food was fabulous. 8 different food stops - plenty to fill you up for lunch. The food was so good, we bought stuff to bring home at 5 of the 8 stops!