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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $461.54

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Mon 23 Dec

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 (18)

Palter

Dec 2021

John is so nice and you can really tell that he loves what he does. Very informative and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the tour tremendously.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thanks so much!

congregationagudathi

Dec 2021

We had the most delicious and insightful walking tour with Jonathan! He engaged our young teens, which is not a simple task, with interesting facts and beautiful sights. Our teens learned an incredible amount from Jonathan and even spent their remaining time together on the bus talking about the buildings they saw and wondering if their ancestors had come through and seen what they got to see. We cannot wait to spend more time learning from Jonathan!

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thanks so much! Can't wait to see you again for the next one!

Paradise02710148976

Dec 2021

This an excellent experience in every way you hope a food tour would be! I am local to NYC, but still learned a ton about the neighborhood and the city. And it was couples with some amazing food (and no lines!) at some of the most classic spots in the Lower East Side. The guide is a treat — extremely knowledgeable, fun, and thoughtful. You can be sure this is a great way to learn about and see on the city’s premier neighborhoods.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Thanks so much! Can't wait to host you for future tours!!!