- Essex Street Market - Essex Street Market is New York City’s most historic public market. The market place has been around since 1888 and recently moved into a new facility which is a major upgrade from its former location across the street. The market as some of the freshest, most delicious, and most diverse food experience in New York.
- Water available at most stops
- Lunch included
- Guided by a professional
- (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Immerse yourself in the footsteps of the past as you meander through the tenement buildings of the Lower East Side, experience the vibrant life of Chinatown, and bask in the symbolic essence of Little Italy.
Dive into America’s primary cultural mosaic through an exploration of the diversity and history that envelopes the Lower East Side, all through irresistible cuisine. The narratives of the Lower East Side speak of immigrants hailing from Eastern Europe, Russia, Germany, and Puerto Rico who ventured to America in the pursuit of prosperity. They imprinted their ‘old world’ recipes into the American landscape, flavors of which persist today.
Your knowledgeable guide will steer you through historic synagogues, street art, and fashionable food markets, all the while narrating intriguing tales and shedding light on the production of these foods and their cultural significance. The guide will highlight interesting architectural features and parks, and delve into the district’s history and the various communities that have shaped the delightful dishes you’ll be tasting.
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