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Lower East Side Food Tour: Ethnic Delicacies
4.9
86 Ratings
New York
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:
1 day
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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 old-world fabric stores, as well as traditional delis such as Katz’s and Russ & Daughters.
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 erstwhile immigrant and working-class area known for its cultural and ethnic diversity. Also, you’ll gain knowledge about the heritage of the area’s tenement structures among other captivating aspects!
- Wear comfortable shoes
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
4.9
(86 Ratings)
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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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Susiebmoskowitz
Jun 12, 2024
Lower East Side Walking Food Tour - Our guide, Ross, was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and took us to some great eateries. We were stuffed by the time the tour was over. We saw and tasted so many different things. He also told us so much about the history of the area. I’d highly recommend this!
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Ozziewandere
Jun 7, 2024
A great food experience. - As part of our NY tour, we took this walking tour and Ross was our guide. He was wonderful, with lots of history and commentary on the streets that we walked. Visited Katz Deli, Vanessa’s Dumplings, Essex market, Donut plant, Empanada Mommas, and Roni-Sue’s chocolates. It was wonderful and a definite highlight of our visit. Thank you Ross from the Aussies.
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Amy_g
May 27, 2024
A great experience - We had the best time!! Shaina was a fun, personable and knowledgeable guide. All of the food was delicious!
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W7202nejamies
Feb 19, 2024
A fun, unique way to taste your way through NY! - Andrea was super informative and we had a small group which was awesome! Loved all of the stops but Katz's Deli was a fav! The pastrami is delicious. Highly recommend. This was a highlight on our trip for sure!
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Bethieboozle
Dec 17, 2023
Great Food and Fun - The Lower East Side Eats Tour was so much fun. The food was amazing. Ross, the tour guide, was great and shared so much history. I highly recommend it and plan on doing their west side tour next.
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Marilynb1989
Nov 26, 2023
Well worth it! - Lydia was a wonderful food tour guide! We learned so much interesting information about the area and the food vendors. We sampled amazing food from the lower east side and left with good memories and happy tummies.
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