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New York Food Tour: Lower East Side Ethnic Eats
4.8
963 Ratings
New York
Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.
Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- African Burial Ground National Monument - We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
- African Burial Ground National Monument - We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
What's Included
- Learn about the importance of immigration to the city
- Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
- Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Sample 4 historic dishes on 4 Food stops (dish samples such as dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
- See 100-year old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
- Learn about the importance of immigration to the city
- Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
- Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Sample 4 historic dishes on 4 Food stops (dish samples such as dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
- See 100-year old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional food
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional food
Additional Information
- Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge.
- Maximum group size is 14.
- This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten…
- Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge.
- Maximum group size is 14.
- This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
- Experience happens rain, shine, or snow unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
Location
7 Elk St
Elk Street
In front of the African Burial Ground National Monument, across from 7 Elk Street (between Duane and Elk Street), New York, NY 10007
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(963 Ratings)
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Smithtobie
Jan 3, 2025
A wonderful way to spend a few hours exploring NYC! - So much fun! Bruce was really knowledgeable about cool NYC history and facts and tied it all together with the foods we tried. I really wonderful way to spend a few hours exploring NYC. We have done a few NYC food tours, and this was definitely the most enjoyable- highly recommend!
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Jeffsands
Jan 2, 2025
Excellent tour excellent guide - Great tour, Bruce N. was an amazing guide. We enjoyed the food and the historical facts and conversation. Would definitely do it again
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620fergusm
Dec 21, 2024
Fascinating, rewarding and delicious! - This was a fantastic tour. Our guide, Bruce, has an infectious love for the Lower East Side and shared his wealth of local knowledge in a genuine, engaging way. The food stops were varied and excellent and learning about this historic area was fascinating. We would have loved to do Bruce's other tours if we had time. Highly recommended!
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H6181abjoes
Dec 11, 2024
Would Highly Recommend Tenements Tales and Tastes! (Especially with Brian!!) - We had a blast on the Tenements Tales and Tastes!! Brian was great! He was very friendly, and took time to get to know each person on the tour. We felt much more connected to the city learning about the rich history and the immigration from all over the world, and felt like a NYC insider by going to spots that weren't touristy, and felt authentic. Would recommend any tour with Brian, as he makes you feel comfortable and made the whole experience more fun. We will definitely be reaching back out if we are back in the city.
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Sara_s
Dec 8, 2024
Awesome food and history lesson of the LES - Brian was an awesome tour guide! We loved all of the food selections and learned so much in a fun and informative manner! I would highly recommend him again.
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Cwynn13
Nov 27, 2024
Fabulous couples tour - We had a private tour for 2 couple. Our tour guide was Erik. He was so knowledgeable! We learned so much about the immigrant lifestyle. The four food stops were wonderful. We were so glad we didn’t have breakfast on the way to our tour. This tour was a perfect way to see so many different cultures. We highly suggest this tour but make sure to ask for Erik!
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Megan_c
Nov 20, 2024
So glad we did this tour! - Great tour! We loved the food so much! Loved all the history and stories Mickey shared with us. Sooooo glad we did this tour!
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Harrisink
Nov 20, 2024
Loved the Lower East Side Tour! - The food was great, and our Tour Guide Bruce was THE. BEST. He was super friendly, knew the area inside and out, and shared all kinds of fun facts and interesting tidbits. Such a fun way to learn about NYC's Lower East Side!
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Patty_n
Nov 17, 2024
Tasty Learning Experience - Erik, our guide, was very engaging. He was knowledgeable about the buildings and the foods. Pace of the experience was great. Would recommend!
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Esal45
Nov 15, 2024
Great tour! Very enjoyable! - Super tour! We walked through parts of Soho, Tribeca, Bowery, Little Italy, Chinatown and Lower East Side. We covered so much in 3 hours. Our family of mixed ages all really enjoyed it. Tour Guide Bruce was fantastic - very knowledgeable and interesting. Food stops were wonderful - a multitude of different tastes! You don’t need to eat lunch after! Would highly recommend.
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