Lower East Side Food Tour: Ethnic Delicacies
4.9
77 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
(77 Ratings)
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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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Karengt9541jj
Nov 12, 2023
Fun for all ages - This was a great way to learn about the history of the area and taste the delicious food. It was very informative and fun. I would recommend it highly.
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Daydream784487
Nov 3, 2023
Eating through history - We really enjoyed our food tour of the Lower East Side with Russ. We stopped at a variety of places, some well known and others that we would never have found on our own. Plus, we learned a lot about the history of the neighborhood. Recommended.
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U8127buandrewm
Jul 9, 2023
Food and Fun - My wife and I had a great time! We really enjoyed the diversity of the types of food. Our guide Lydia was very friendly and helpful. We couldn’t be happier!
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Mattr3662
Jun 11, 2023
Great time, even for locals! - All of the food was delicious (especially the pastrami at Katz's), and Lydia shared some really interesting history between the stops. I had a blast, and would highly recommend the experience, even for New Yorkers!
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Rachel_s
Jul 20, 2023
Mediocre tur - Very little Lower East side history was orovided. This is mostly just a food tour. We were hopimg for more historical information.
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Heather_m
Jul 18, 2023
Lot's of tastings, but needed more cultural and historical information along the way.... - Our tour guide was on time and very nice. But, I was expecting a bit more history about the Lower East Side as we did the tour. I left feeling that I had the opportunity to try a bunch of different foods from different locations in the Lower East Side, but did not feel that I really got an appreciation for the people who came there from all walks of life and how they inpacted the community as a whold & the foods we tried on the tour.
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Lorri_o
Oct 10, 2023
Stick to the food that is being promoted - Exploring the lower East side was very interesting. The places we visited were good. Although, I was expecting knishes and Chinese dumplings. That did not happen. Also, the tour guide was not as vibrant as other tour guides I have been with.
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