Private Walking Tour: Jewish Lower East Side

Overview

A tour through the Lower East Side explores the story of immigrant life following the arrival at Ellis Island for Eastern European Jews. One of the most famous neighborhoods on earth, the Jewish Lower East Side hosted remarkable political, social, artistic, economic, and culinary movements that would help to define the modern American experience.

Come learn about the origins of the bagel, pastrami, kosher pickles, socialist movements, iconic department stores, and Hollywood film studios by visiting the Yiddish Forward Building, Eldridge St Synagogue, the Gershwin brothers' childhood home, a historic Loew's Movie Theater, Kossar's Bialys, The Pickle Guys, and a high school that minted many of the U. S. 's biggest movie stars.

City: New York City

Wed 23 Apr

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Starting at $461.54

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Wed 23 Apr

Starting at $461.54

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What's Included

Tour 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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Museum of the City of New York

We'll see the stunning architecture as a monument to the wave of Russian Jewish migration at the end of the 19th century.

The Pickle Guys

Here we'll have an option to taste a classic Jewish American nosh!

Essex Street Market

Bathroom stop and an opportunity to see what the classic Lower East Side pushcarts evolved towards in the form of this market.

Economy Candy

Stop to see the best candy store in NYC (more of a candy museum from the Great Depresssion!).

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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 (27)

lesliesK2378NO

Jun 2024

This was an absolutely lovely and delicious experience. No stone was left unturned. We learned so much history and were able to taste the many Lower East Side Jewish delicacies. Jonathon was fantastic and knowledgeable.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Such a pleasure!

V5509XPjenniferr

Jun 2024

Jonathan was a wonderful tour guide. He knew our area of interest and really focused on that. He was very easy to understand, came well prepared and really took good care of us. I look forward to our next tour with him!

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thanks so much! Looking forward to the next one!

albertorH7910JX

Jun 2024

We had a great time and learned quite a few things we weren’t aware of. I highly recommend Jonathan! Very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Such a pleasure!