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 24 Dec

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Starting at $79.99

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Peter K

Mar 2018

Dante runs a GREAT TOUR!! This is my second time taking a tour with him and my wife's third and this time we brought the whole family (and a friend). So happy with this tour. The first one we did was Greenwich Village and this lower East Side tour was great. 8 stops and you'll be so full at the end. A decent amount of walking (which we love), plenty of great info and a full variety of food from the different areas. Dante is nice, funny and accommodating. My wife and I do a lot of food tours as we actively travel the country and Dante's tours are tops!! I can't recommend this tour enough!!

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Hey peter! You and Andrea were an absolute delight. Your son, daughter, and daughters friend were also a pleasure to have on the tour. Please tell Andrea I am grateful for her continued patronage and that she is Nice Gal of the month next month! We just need to get a picture together :) Dante Mercadante Chief Eating Officer Nice Guy Tours

James W

Mar 2018

Dante runs this food tour himself and has smartly designed it to touch on a good range of different sweet and savoury foods that included some great Chinese dumplings, propper pickles and authentic Pastrami and bread.

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Hey James! Thanks for the review. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. “Proper pickles” - I’ve never heard them described that way, I love it! Hope to see you on another tour real soon. Dante Mercadante Chief Eating Officer Nice Guy Tours

Paul B

Mar 2018

What an amazing way to spend a few hours discovering The Lower East Side, NYC. Dante was fantastic, a really warm and fun person, with a wonderful passion for the area and history of the locations we toured. Dante showed us some of the oldest bakeries and eateries, and we got to try all sorts of foods, including knishes, pickles, and the amazing pastrami at Katz to name but three. Dante, you brought this alive for us... Thank you. We will be booking on the Greenwich tour next time...

Response from Host

Mar 2018

Hey Paul! It was a real treat showing you guys around. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour. Btw I emailed you the picture I took of you guys at the When Harry Met Sally table at Katzs deli. Hope you got it! See you next time in Greenwich Village! Dante Mercadante Chief Eating Officer Nice Guy Tours