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New York City Lower East Side Culture and Food Tastings Tour

Overview
Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.
City: New York City
Thu 03 Apr
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Starting at $80.56
Thu 03 Apr
Starting at $80.56
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What's Included
Learn about the importance of immigration to the city
Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Sample 4 historic dishes on 4 Food stops (dish samples such as dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
See 100-year old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
Additional Info
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
  • Experience happens rain, shine, or snow unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
  • Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
What To Expect
1
African Burial Ground National Monument
We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
2
New York City Supreme Court
We talk about the history of the surrounding area that was once a poor Irish community and before that a polluted pond. You get to see the building that is now most famous for being featured on most episodes of Law & Order.
3
Columbus Park
We briefly walk through this park on the edge of Chinatown and talk about what used to be here: the notorious neighborhood of the Five Points. We discuss the Irish immigration and show photos of what the neighborhood used to look like.
4
Chinatown
We walk through part of the neighborhood, discuss Chinese immigration, and visit a dumpling shop that is a local favorite. We also give tips on where else to visit in the large community.
5
Little Italy
We head up and around Mulberry Street and discuss Italian immigration. We get to see some amazing modern street art, hear stories about organized crime, and visit an historic local Italian food shop for a delicious tasting.
6
Nolita
We cruise through one of the most trendy neighborhoods in New York today and discuss the changing neighborhood. This used to be Little Italy, but today it’s loaded with hip bars and restaurants and we get to see some of the best street art in the city.
7
Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
As we walk through Nolita, you get a chance to see the original St. Patrick’s and learn about the hardships Catholic immigrants first suffered when coming to this country.
8
Sara D Roosevelt Park
Learn about the history of this park, named for FDR’s mother, and take a quick stroll through the northern end. We’ll also stop at the M’Finda Kalunga Garden inside the park to discuss Latin American immigration and how this neighborhood has changed throughout the decades.
9
Lower East Side
See the transformation of the neighborhood from an area filled with run-down tenements and poverty to one that is currently being gentrified. See lots of great street art and community gardens. Learn about Jewish, German, and Latin American immigration in this neighborhood and sample some traditional food.
10
Tenement Museum
We share stories about the founding of the museum and its important part in Lower East Side history. Our tour ends very close to the museum and our guides can give you tips on how to get tickets and explore their excellent gift shop.
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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 (964)
Diane_G
Mar 2025
Astrid was awesome. Lots of information in an easy to understand for preteens. Lots of food along the way.
Kauaiguest
Mar 2025
Seems I am breaking the mold. I have only given one star so that I could write a review. I would prefer to give none. Our guide DID NOT SHOW and the company DID NOT CONTACT US - AT ALL - and still haven’t responded to my emails. We only knew that the guide wouldn’t be showing up because someone called another tour participant and she advised us. She was the only one that got any kind of communication. And don’t bother trying to contact them. The internet advertising platform is just that, and will say they aren’t holding your money and can’t do anything about it and to call the tour provider directly. But the number given by the tour provider - Intrepid - is that of the platform provider. a perfect way to avoid accountability and avoid refunds. I wouldn’t recommend this tour provider it if were the only one available. Better to walk by yourself.
marjam307
Feb 2025
We really enjoyed our tour of the Lower East side. The food was great and our guide, Brian, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the food and history the area. I would definitely book another tour when we are in the city.

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