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

Wed 04 Jun

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Starting at $99.00

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Wed 04 Jun

Starting at $99.00

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

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 (92)

Lorraine_M

Nov 2024

Russ was a great tour guide!! We ate so much and really had fun!! We were celebrating our friend’s bday.

C5067FWsuzannem

Nov 2024

Ross was a fantastic tour guide and went above and beyond to accommodate my need for gluten free options!! Highly recommend the private tour option!

Ralph_S

Oct 2024

We were a small crowd of 6 people including the guide. She did a great job trying to make the best out of a rainy day. However I can not recommend the tour. We went to several places and had tiny portions of food. The first stop was at Katz Delicatessen to try their famous pastrami sandwich. Everyone became only a bite. It probably didn’t sum up to a whole sandwich for 6 people. The -I think 6 or 7 stops- didn’t provide enough food to at least satisfy everyone. Considering the price, me and my wife were not by far full. After the tour we had to go eat somewhere else. Not only the amount of food was poor- the selection also gave me the impression of keeping everything cheap. We would not recommend this tour - Meg the guide did a good job. It is not to blame on her that the organization behind the tour is seeking the most profit possible.