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 22 Oct

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Starting at $79.99

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Tue 22 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)

JaninSoCal

Oct 2021

Wow! My husband and I have been on 27 food tours around the world, and this is right up there with the best of them! Dante is wonderful and knowledgeable about all things New York, and his incessant curiosity leads him to looking up the origins of phrases and traditions, which he was more than happy to recount as we talked about random things. It is the first time on our many food tours where both he and the food each made up 50 percent of the wonderful experience. Oh, yeah, there was FOOD! Fabulous, tender pastrami at Katz’s Deli; terrific rugelah from Russ & Daughters; outstanding bagels with schmears of cream cheese at Kossar’s; Vanessa’s delish pork dumplings; mind-blowing doughnuts at the Doughnut Plant; three levels of “sour” in three pickles from The Pickle Guy; and a first-time, thick, enjoyable potato knish from Yonah Schimmel’s Knishes. We even walked through an old-fashioned candy shop! Quite a tour around the world, huh? But it was a tour around the lower East Side, and we appreciated the history lesson and background that came with the food as we walked and talked. It was thoroughly enjoyable, and at a really affordable price. Go! Just go! Book it and have as great a time in this wonderful old area of New York as we did! Say hi to our friend, Dante…we just met him today, but he is that kind of guy, one who feels like a friend for life.

Susan_A

Oct 2021

My friend and I really enjoyed. There were a few things we felt could be improved. It should have started with the bagels at 10:30 rather than Katz’s. The pickle store was great but everyone sticking fingers in container during Covid times was really just not ok. Use a fork or get separate containers. Would have preferred ending with donuts and pickles. It also ended at 1:00 when it was suppose to end 1:30 (I thought). We ended up going into the market by Williamsburg bridge and stopped at olive oil/spice place which was good, but our guide said we stopped because owner was there and he enjoys us coming by. What if he wasn’t. Would the tour have ended even earlier? Some of the portions were alittle skimpy such as the 1/4 of bagel and 1/4 of donut. How much is a bagel or donut that we couldn’t have a half. Everyone touching all the food breaking in half was not ok during Covid times and I’m really not super crazy with Covid. our guide was great and we did tip him as he deserved, but I’m sure he was following what the tour itinerary was. He Knew interesting facts and stories and was very pleasant. We had a good time but just thought there were some easy constructive criticisms that could be fixed.

mrrickysmith

Oct 2021

Dante was such an amazing tour guide! I’ve lived in NYC for over a decade and still got to try things I’d never had before…plus some classics. Great mix of foods with wonderful conversation and relevant history. Dante knows it all and will even cater your experience to your tastes and preferences. HIGHLY recommend for groups—great for NYers and visitors alike.