Private Tastes of the Lower East Side Tour

Overview

The Lower East Side is the ultimate immigrant neighborhood. A popular place for newly arrived immigrants to New York going back to the 1840's, the Lower East Side has seen large immigrant populations from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. Join us for a walk through history as you learn why immigrants gathered in this area and why they left. Sample food from famous eateries in the area and see landmarks that tell the story of this unique neighborhood. This tour is perfect for food and history lovers of all ages!

City: New York City

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $80.00

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Sun 27 Apr

Starting at $80.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks

Private Tour

Local Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain and shine; please dress accordingly
If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
Involves a good amount of walking
We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control.
All food is Kosher Style and Vegetarian
The Pickle Guys is Kosher Certified
No substitutes for food items
We are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions
We cannot guarantee food has not come into contact with possible allergens
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.

What To Expect

Lower East Side

The Historic Lower East Side

Museum At Eldridge Street

Eldridge Street Synagogue

The Pickle Guys

Pickles

Tenement Museum

One of the best museums in NYC

Economy Candy

Lower Manhattan's most famous candy 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 (12)

micha_v

Mar 2024

The tourguide John didn´t particular made an event out of this far over-priced tour. Being a private tour of two, he even didn´t bother to find out the name of my friend. The ipad screen being smudgy and pictures difficult to read (on my comment on this I got back a ´o yes, that happens´). Mentioned we keep kosher he elaborated on a standard beef jerky joint, which we should really try. Well yes, not for us. The start of the tour is in front of the magnificent Eldridge Str Synagogue. I knew the entrance fee was not included, but also John intended to discourage us from going in because the tour was after all a food tour. All in all, we have had many, many excellent tourguides and believe John has a few things to learn how to attend to tourists (listening better never hurt anyone).

761chelsear

Sep 2023

Liz was an incredible walking tour guide! She is so knowledgeable and passionate about the city, its history, and its people. 20/10 tour skills! There was an awesome variety of foods to try and it was all delicious! We loved that on this tour you are shown places, given history, and given suggestions, but then choose which foods to purchase and eat. Most food tours pre-select and limit what you're going to eat, so that was a nice difference and allowed us to tailor it to our food preferences. We loved trying foods from a variety of cultures and it was a great walk around the Lower East Side. 10/10 recommend!

Steven_K

Sep 2023

Great fun. Grand experience. Historical Good food. Recommend if in New York City . Good web site to get attention