NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

Overview

Take this opportunity to come and explore the sights, the sounds, and the savory food of an area going through more changes than any other in Manhattan. Enjoy this small group 3 hour walking tour and visit seven destinations, and take your time to taste various foods along your way. Also, enjoy being led by a local guide and learn about some of the great histories of Manhattan.

City: New York City

Tue 29 Oct

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Starting at $79.99

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Tue 29 Oct

Starting at $79.99

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What's Included

Local guide

Bottled water

Lunch

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Rain or shine
Dress code is casual
Vegetarian option is available, please advise when you meet your guide
Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements when you meet your guide

What To Expect

Lower East Side

Stroll. Learn. Nosh. Now you can explore an up-and-coming hip neighborhood that's rich in history and stacked with infamously famous eats. The Doughnut Plant Russ & Daughters

Essex Street Market

Stop and shop (if you wish) at Essex Street market but before you do we visit my friend Saad who gives us a tasting of Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oils at his Essex Olive & Spice shop.

The Pickle Guys

The Pickle Guys pickles almost everything. We try three of their top sellers. They’re sweet. They’re sour. They’re awesome.

Economy Candy

Economy Candy has been around since 1937, dishing out chocolates, nuts, gummies and the candy so many generations have grown up on.

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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 (426)

Livertraveller1967

Feb 2019

For something a little different I would certainly recommend this tour. Dante is both friendly and knowledgable. He tells you all about the area, the food stops and the food you are going to taste along the way. You may well even have your own when Harry met Sally moment when tasting the pastrami in Katz deli. All in all I could not rate the tour more highly, in fact you could say Dante’s Peak(ed) and is at the top of the food (tour) chain

IsabelleLD

Feb 2019

I was gifted this food tour as a birthday present - and it was one of the highlights of my trip to New York! Coming from a family with a background in food tourism also, I had high expectations. This is a great introduction to the Lower East Side area (as we later realised how close we were to Katz's Deli we returned) and the duration of the tour is just right, with opportunities to make a little purchase at one of the stops, or sit, or go to the bathroom. It was also highly informative and Dante was keen and able to answer all of our questions (which were many). I think the only thing I would have liked a bit more of is history of the area. The size of the tour group was ideal, as we didn't feel crowded into small shops, and were able to have nice conversations with the other tour members. We started the tour on an empty stomach, having done the 2pm one, we omitted lunch. However, by the end of the tour we were positively full and also omitted dinner. We later returned to another location of Vanessa's dumplings and were brainstorming how we could bring some home to Germany with us.. Do not miss out on this tour!! If I come back to NY I will do the Greenwich one too.

Hailey C

Feb 2019

Dante nailed this food tour! I've been to NYC several times and this was my first time to visit with my husband. Every international trip we take, we like to go on a food tour to better experience the local culture...I realized why not go on one within the US, especially NYC?! The food and quality of our experience was great! I love supporting small business owners, especially while also experiencing the Lower East Side through food & culture. Highly recommend checking it out!