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

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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)

zahava85

Mar 2021

Lovely private guided tour. Jonathan is a wonderful and engaging guide, and we all learned a ton! Even the kids had a ball, especially at the amazing candy store!

Response from Host

Mar 2021

Thanks so much, Zahava! Can't wait to host you and the fam again for another adventure!

Michelle_brookline

Jan 2020

We had an amazing private guided tour of the Lower East Side with Jonathan. We had a mixed age group, with participants as young as nine and adults as old as 56. Jonathan was able to engage all of us and keep the young ones entertained. We all learn lots of new things and truly enjoyed spending time with Jonathan. He is friendly, knowledgeable and super easy going. We look forward to taking another tour with Jonathan when we’re back in New York!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

It was such a pleasure to explore the Lower East Side with you and your lovely family - come again any time!!!

108ilanar

Jan 2020

Jonathan Goldstein is an excellent and informative tour guide. I learned and saw things I never knew about the Lower East Side even though I've lived in New York City nearly 20 years. Jonathan managed to keep a group of children of varying ages engaged and amused. He made learning fun!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

I had such a blast with you and the family! Would love to explore more of NYC with you in the future!