• Lower East Side - 2 hour walking tour of the Lower East Side
• Museum at Eldridge Street - Eldridge Steet Synagogue
• The Pickle Guys - Pickles
• Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (LES) - Bialys and bagels
• University Settlement House - A settlement house that helped shape the neighborhood
• Economy Candy - The most famous candy shop in Lower Manhattan
• The Angel Orensanz Foundation - A former Synagogue and current art space
• Katz’s Delicatessen - New York’s most famous deli
• Yonah Schimmel’s Knish Bakery - A Lower East Side staple
• Essex Street Market - New York’s Most Historic Market

• Local guide

• Entrance to the Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Audio Guide ( that translates the tour)
• Gratuities
• Entrance to the Tenement Museum
• Snacks

The Lower East Side stands as one of New York City’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods, where countless newcomers began their American journey. Since the 1840s, immigrants from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia have settled here, contributing to the area’s rich cultural tapestry.

This captivating walking tour invites participants to explore the streets where these communities lived, worked, and established new lives. Learn about the factors that attracted immigrants to the Lower East Side, the neighborhood’s evolution over time, and the reasons many families eventually moved elsewhere.

Blending food, history, and culture, this tour provides a flavorful exploration of the neighborhood that played a significant role in shaping New York City and the American immigrant experience.

• 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.

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