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)

Hannah W

Oct 2021

Loved coming back to the LES with Jonathan! This tour packs in so much fascinating history plus great food to nosh on while exploring this incredible corner of NYC

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thanks so much, Hannah! Looking forward to more tours together in the future!

empathetics

Oct 2021

Loved this tour. The guide was super knowledgeable - I've been living in NYC my whole life and left with lots of great history that I hadn't known before. We also did the food tour which was delicious - highlight was pastami at Katz's deli.

Response from Host

Oct 2021

Thanks so much! It was a pleasure exploring the LES with you!

kobic368

Oct 2021

Jonathan, our guide is very communicative, knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He was really able to deliver the LES experience to our group. We have made the right choice by booking this tour with him!