Lower East Side Food Tour: Ethnic Delicacies

Embark on a 3-hour food tour of the Lower East Side and indulge in a variety of ethnic delicacies. Discover the rich history and diverse culture of this immigrant neighborhood while sampling delicious treats from appetizing stores and local eateries.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lower East Side - The eclectic Lower East Side is where gritty alleys and tenement-style buildings mix with upscale apartments and chic boutiques. Nighttime draws hip, young crowds to the area’s trendy bars, music venues and restaurants. The neighborhood’s Jewish heritage lives on through Orchard Street’s Lower East Side Tenement Museum and…
What's Included
  • Explore with licensed NYC sightseeing guides
  • Enjoy 6 delectable food tastings sufficient for lunch
  • Discover neighborhood history & culture on a 3-hour walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to and from the meeting location
Additional Information

During this culinary journey spanning 3 hours in the Lower East Side, you’ll indulge in the local flavors, sampling delightful treats from some of New York’s top-notch delicacy shops, culturally diverse eateries, and family-owned restaurants. Our tour includes 6 appetizing stops that will suffice for a sumptuous lunch. You’ll get to discover an…

Location
205 E Houston St
East Houston Street
We will be meeting at 205 East Houston Street (outside in front of Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888." The sign is on the Ludlow Street side of Katz's. Katz's is on the corner of East Houston Street and Ludlow St. If your late, go inside Katz's
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rich_h
Nov 16, 2024
Friendly and knowledgable... - Friendly and knowledgable guide, and a really nice group of people. The Pastrami at Katz was by far the nicest food item.
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Lorraine_m
Nov 11, 2024
Lower east side food tour - Russ was a great tour guide!! We ate so much and really had fun!! We were celebrating our friend’s bday.
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C5067fwsuzannem
Nov 1, 2024
AWESOME food tour with gluten free options!! - Ross was a fantastic tour guide and went above and beyond to accommodate my need for gluten free options!! Highly recommend the private tour option!
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Jennifera820
Aug 15, 2024
Outstanding Food Tour - Jack Z led a great tour. He was super knowledgeable and fun! The food stops were outstanding. We left very, very full!!!!
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Sharm
Jul 28, 2024
Josh shared his love of history and food with us which made for a very enjoyable afternoon. - Great way to learn about the history of the Lower East Side neighborhood and enjoy an amazing sampling of food from local establishments.
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Cz_t
Jul 7, 2024
Culinary trip across the Globe - There was soooo much food included , it was impossible to eat it all. Truly demonstrates New York as a melting pot. Most memorable part was facing the impossibility of trying to eat pickles and then doughnuts after a culinary trip around the globe !
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997kidt
Jun 24, 2024
Fabulous tour! - We flew redeye from California and started our NYC trip with Meg and a really fun group. She was engaging, informative and kept us well fed. Highly recommend for a thorough tour of the yummy foods and history of the lower east side.
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Lisa_g
Jun 19, 2024
Great fun - Our host! Shaina is enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Food was fabulous. Loved the choices and the history of the lower east side.
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Lisagb1586km
Jun 17, 2024
Great Fun - Five star all the way! Shaina was fantastic. Funny, informative and easygoing. We were very lucky - our group of 3 were the only ones there. We loved it - food was great and so is Shaina - would recommend any time.
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Ralph_s
Oct 1, 2024
We don’t recommend this tour - We were a small crowd of 6 people including the guide. She did a great job trying to make the best out of a rainy day. However I can not recommend the tour. We went to several places and had tiny portions of food. The first stop was at Katz Delicatessen to try their famous pastrami sandwich. Everyone became only a bite. It probably didn’t sum up to a whole sandwich for 6 people. The -I think 6 or 7 stops- didn’t provide enough food to at least satisfy everyone. Considering the price, me and my wife were not by far full. After the tour we had to go eat somewhere else. Not only the amount of food was poor- the selection also gave me the impression of keeping everything cheap. We would not recommend this tour - Meg the guide did a good job. It is not to blame on her that the organization behind the tour is seeking the most profit possible.
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