NYC Lower East Side: Ethnic Food and History Tour
4.8
918 Ratings
New York
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of NYC's Lower East Side to sample the best ethnic foods while learning about their history and the people behind them.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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.
What's Included
- Learn about immigration’s role in city history
- Visit century-old bakeries, churches, and landmarks
- Explore Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on a 3-hour food tour
- Receive recommendations for other attractions and eateries
- Enjoy tastings at four historic food stops
- Guided by a local, English-speaking food enthusiast
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Additional Information
Without the culinary contributions of immigrants, America’s food scene would be quite bland. This 3-hour walking tour around New York City’s Lower East Side is the perfect way to experience the rich diversity of ethnic foods. However, this isn’t just about tantalizing your taste buds with delicious morsels; a knowledgeable guide will educate you about the history of the cuisine, the establishments where it’s served, the sights on your route, and the individuals behind these food stories.
- Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge.
- Maximum group size is 14.
- This tour can cater vegetarians, vegans, gluten free customers, but for any any specific dietary request we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
- Tour runs rain or shine.
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(918 Ratings)
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D2737cvdinab
Apr 24, 2024
the Tenements Tales and Tastes walking tour by Bruce Northam - We loved the Tenements Tales and Tastes walking tour by Bruce.
These were places in New York I never saw on tv.
Thanks for the stories en history.
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Andrewjbrandt
Apr 20, 2024
Great food, interesting history! - Had a great time with our 7 and 9 year old girls. The food was also very kid friendly, which was a bonus!
Bruce knew a ton about the area and it was fun learning the history behind the neighborhood and food
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Andrew_b
Apr 20, 2024
Great food. Great time! - Had a great time getting to know the city and eating some great food. We had our 7 and 9 year old daughters with us. It turned out the food we got was very kid appropriate. Potstickers, pizza, empanada, etc. they actually ate most of the food we tried, which was a bonus!
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Beth_v
Apr 14, 2024
Great guide! Great tour! - Eric did an amazing job explaining the history of New York, immigration, and the growth of the metropolis! He was interesting, fun,
and very personable! The food was delicious, however, I do feel it should have included at least two more tastings.
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Sashaf488
Apr 4, 2024
A must do! - We did this tour with Bruce, and it was fantastic! There was not a question he did not know the answer to, and all the food we had was delicious! Could not recommend him enough!
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Gretchen_k
Apr 2, 2024
Mickey was so... - Mickey was so knowledgeable! We had fun exploring and learning from her. It truly was a small group and we were able to connect with Mickey and ask questions to learn more. The mix of history and food was just what we were looking for!
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Amy_l
Apr 2, 2024
AMAZING TOUR WITH ERIC - We loved our tour with Eric. He was knowledgeable, patient, was able to keep our children interested. He brought the history to life and knew a ton about food too.
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Q6691lbsamanthas
Mar 24, 2024
A must for history and food lovers! - Despite an incredibly soggy day in Manhattan, we had an amazing time on the tour! Mickey was a fantastic guide…knowledgeable, accommodating and added a personal touch to the tour! If you are a lover of culture, history and food, this is a must! Bring a bottle of water and comfy shoes! And a light snack before you go is fine, as it’s really just a taste of things on the tour.
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H930zgsamanthas
Mar 24, 2024
A must for a foodie and cultural history lover! - In the miserable, rainy weather, we had a fantastic time on this tour! Our guide was wonderful, knowledgeable and very accommodating in the downpours! The food stops were fantastic and gave a great taste of the cultures of the area! The historical significance of this area was definitely the highlight and I highly recommend it!
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Ian_g
Apr 10, 2024
Lower East side history tour, with a little food - We had a terrific three hours on a beautiful NYC day with our excellent guide, Alex. Interesting history and a very personable guide. The only reason for not giving five stars, is we only had four food stops. And only two of those were particularly excellent. Still worthwhile, but other food tours we have taken have had six or seven different food stops.
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