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

Wed 23 Oct

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Starting at $79.99

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Wed 23 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)

PeterinFayetteville

Sep 2021

Tour was a small group. Well managed with a broad assortment of things to taste. Dante provided historical and personal anecdotes.

bprahl

Aug 2021

You can tell Dante loves what he does and enjoys meeting people along the way! Before the trip Dante was super helpful as we made plans to visit NYC. Day of the tour we received text updates and knew exactly where and how to meet him. The tour itself left us with some interesting facts about the area and restaurants, and of course filled bellies! We've done food tours before, and Dante gave us the right balance of leaving us full, but not overwhelmed or wanting! The variety of food was great, and loved knowing we were visiting places only Dante himself would want to eat at. The walking was at a slow/decent pace and either very short to moderate distances; we were lucky to have seating at each place we visited, giving plenty of opportunity to rest in between. The other attendees were great, and conversation flowed easily and naturally between everyone. This is a great way to see parts of the city, try new food, and meet new people! Can't wait to visit again and try the Greenwich tour.

Voyager44857014321

Aug 2021

I highly recommend this tour if you want to visit authentic, tasty, historic, famous and some hidden gems of restaurants and eateries in the Lower East Side. My wife and I enjoyed every stop. The food started off great and only got better as the tour went along. Highlights include the pastrami from Katz deli and Vanessa’s dumplings. You could go to these iconic and yummy places on your own, but you would miss the camaraderie of your fellow tourists and the insightful, funny, and friendly tour guide Dante. Dante takes care of everything. All the food is already paid for and Dante is able to cut long lines to get the samples for the tour group making the experience hassle free and VIP. Dante’s friendly banter with the the vendors and merchants was part of the fun. Also the food and locations are very photogenic, so don’t forget your camera. The portions are perfect so you feel satisfied without feeling stuffed at the end of the tour. You could feel stuffed if you take advantage of all the second helpings Dante offers along the way. It is a walking tour, but Dante paces the destinations out perfectly with hilarious stories and fascinating history lessons in between the stops. This tour was definitely a highlight of our NYC vacation and I would highly recommend it to family and friends. I am eager to take his other food tour next time in NYC.