CharacTour: Interactive Theater on Lower East Side
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3 Ratings
New York
This is more than a standard tour; it’s a live theater experience on the streets! Under the guidance of a tour guide, the group encounters an actor who breathes life into four or five historical figures through improvisation.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- The Pickle Guys - Have an opportunity to nosh on a NYC classic!
- Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (LES) - Can’t do NYC without a good bagel, or it’s regional cousin, the bialy!
- Essex Street Market - Newest version of immigrant commerce, from pushcarts to food halls.
- Tenement Museum - Life for immigrants was incredibly hard, but what the U.S. had more than their point of emigration was opportunity for success.
- Economy Candy - This Great Depression-era candy store is as much a museum as it is a store. Find all the favorites you grew up with and all the latest side by side.
What's Included
- Expert lead historical tour with an improvisational actor
- An engaging guide brings history to life
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Location
167 E Broadway
East Broadway
In the center of the Plaza (Straus Square) by the monumental column
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Matthewa2521
May 16, 2022
Interesting, enjoyable, and fun! - Wonderful, interactive, informative, and interesting tour. Also--just a lot of fun! We learned a great deal and enjoyed watching the history come alive. Our entire group made up of kids and adults all got a tremendous amount out of it.
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Hsn_13
Oct 20, 2021
Fantastic Tour of the LES - All the stops were fantastic, and meeting the characters from the past was especially engaging. Great experience
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Y2384iedp
Mar 15, 2021
A 1 service - I first met Jon in 2018 during a walking tour of the Lower Eastside. I was forced to go by a friend that really wanted to check it out. It turned out to really great time.. Jon was knowledgeable and very personable. In 2019, my family planned a trip to NYC and at the very last minute, I was called out of town on business. I wracked my brain thinking of who could show my family the sites and sounds of NYC. Fortunately, I remembered Jon. He was willing to fill in as a tour guide for my family. He took them from Yankee Stadium to Battery Park. They also shopped at Macy’s (an extra that wasn’t included in our initial agreement). They loved him so much they treated him to lunch and gave him a generous tip. Luckily for me, they were so exhausted, they stayed in their hotel the next day.
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