Tastes of the Lower East Side in New York City booking from $40.00

Tastes of the Lower East Side

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

Mon 18 Nov

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What's Included

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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates rain and shine; please dress accordingly
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour's designated start time. The tour departs promptly and no refunds will be given for guests who miss the tour due to being late
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
Food vendors are not guaranteed
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control.
Once the tour begins, if you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we cannot guarantee we can reunite you with the group.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Food is not included. We suggest bringing $20-$30 cash per person.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Lower East Side

2 hour walking tour of the Lower East Side

Museum at Eldridge Street

Eldridge Steet Synagogue

The Pickle Guys

Pickles

Economy Candy

The most famous candy shop in Lower Manhattan

Essex Street Market

New York's Most Historic Market

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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 (19)

juffnstuff

Oct 2021

This was a great find. My mother and I took a five day trip to NYC for my birthday, and it was great to take a tour of the Lower East Side with Laura. It wasn't terribly cold or too warm, and it was a beautiful day to learn more about different cultures. I am Chinese and Jewish, and it seemed like fate to go on this tour. We also learned about Puerto Rican, German, and Buddhist history and culture. I will say that you should know that the price of the ticket does not include any food samples. We got cash because a few of the stops didn't accept credit cards, but nothing was too pricey. Laura was knowledgeable and charismatic. I felt a kinship with her as we were excited to see dogs on the street and bonding over our love of German chocolate (be sure to stop by Economy Candy!). It was a great activity for our last full day in the city.

alanahX2200SC

Oct 2021

Fun, Delicious, Informative, Well-Paced, Everything you could ask for! Laura, our tour guide, was personable, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a great time!

Kathy G

Nov 2019

Everything you could want in a tour. Our tour guide, Joel, was terrific. He providing a fascinating history of quite a number of buildings and the stories of the individuals associated with them over the years. Even the places we stopped to snack had fun histories and we had the the best Bialys too. We have been New Yorkers for over 20 years and learned so much during our afternoon excursion. We will definitely take another tour with Joel and Top Dog Tours. Thank you.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Hello Kathy, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your Lower East Side Tour with Joel. We're so glad that you enjoyed the history and of course the food in this historic neighborhood. We hope to see you again in the future! -The Team at TopDogTours

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