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NYC Lower East Side: Manhattan Food Exploration Tour

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New York

Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of NYC's Lower East Side and indulge in a culinary adventure. Discover the area's rich history and savor delicious food at seven different destinations.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Katz’s Delicatessen - What is there to say about this spot which When Harry Met Sally… made even more famous.
Lower East Side - Stroll. Learn. Nosh. Now you can explore an up-and-coming hip neighborhood that’s rich in history and stacked with infamously famous eats.
Vanessa’s Dumpling House - Vanessa’s Dumpling House has the most delicious pork dumplings. Happy to substitute to veggie for those who don’t eat pork. You won’t believe how good these are.
Essex Street Market - Stop and shop (if you wish) at Essex Street market but before you do we visit my friend Saad who gives us a tasting of Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oils at his Essex Olive & Spice shop.
The Pickle Guys - The Pickle Guys pickles almost everything. We try three of their top sellers. They’re sweet. They’re sour. They’re awesome.
Economy Candy - Economy Candy has been around since 1937, dishing out chocolates, nuts, gummies and the candy so many generations have grown up on.
Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys (LES) - Kossar’s Bagels - you bet your babka you’ve never tasted bagels or bialys like this before. And the cream cheese? It’s the best I’ve ever had. Ever.

What's Included

Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Seize this chance to delve into the sights, sounds, and mouth-watering cuisine of a region undergoing more transitions than any other in Manhattan. Relish this intimate group 3-hour stroll, stopping at seven locations and partaking in diverse culinary experiences along your path. Also, benefit from the insights of a local guide and discover rich historical narratives of Manhattan.

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Rain or shine
Dress code is casual
Vegetarian option is available, please advise when you meet your guide
Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements when you meet your guide

Location

Katz's Delicatessen

East Houston Street

This NYC institution is the home of the worlds greatest pastrami.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Victoria_g

Mar 12, 2024

Great tour & great food! - It was an awesome tour! Emmeline was really knowledgable about both NY and the stops/food we had. There is a lot of food, thankfully we skipped breakfast! Would highly recommend this tour!

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Amy

Mar 8, 2024

Great morning on the Lower East Side - This tour was fantastic! Adam went above and beyond to make this a great experience. He gave us great background about each stop and the neighborhood. He also personalized the tour for us, even arranging for us to meet the owner at two of our stops. The food was amazing. My college-aged daughter and I, experienced visitors to New York, both agreed this was one of the best visitor experiences we’ve ever had. Please, please go if you can!

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Bruce_j

Feb 26, 2024

Fun, Delicious, and Belly Filling Walk Through Lower East Side - Katz's pastrami at 10:30 am, Russ' rugelach, Vanessa's scrumptious dumplings, Pickle Guy's pickled cukes and pickled pineapple (!!!), donuts, bagels, Essex Marketplace, Economy Candy! Adam and his guest, Russ, were excellent hosts! Just three of us had a great personalized tour, with great food and conversation. Highly recommend!

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Jsilversteinmd

Feb 15, 2024

Great experience - Great walking tour of different iconic eateries on the lower east side. Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable. We all had a great time. Highly recommend

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Anneg22855

Feb 11, 2024

Yummy food tour - This was a lovely experience. Emmeline met us right on time and was well prepared and so so engaging. There was a wide variety of foods planned and everything was delicious. I highly recommend this tour.

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327marnin

Feb 4, 2024

Great food and great fun! - We loved our Lower East Side food tour with Emmeline! Even though we lived in NYC for years, it was great to learn about the history and taste the delicious foods. We left satisfied both mentally and gastronomically!! Thanks again for a great, fun morning!

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Sunshine16189860717

Jan 29, 2024

Fantastic! - When my friends and I signed up for this, I really didn’t know what to expect but wow was I blown away. Our tour guide, Emmeline, was absolutely fantastic! Not only was she super personable, friendly and fun, she was also very educated in the history of the neighborhood, restaurants and food of the area. I highly recommend this tour and Emmeline. I feel like we made a new friend and I hope we can go back and do it again. Thank you for a memorable experience!

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844christis

Jan 28, 2024

Fun and Flavorful - This tour was fantastic! Our guide Emmeline was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was delicious. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting NYC!

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Ruachelm

Jan 28, 2024

Must do in NYC - This food tour was the best part of our NYC girls trip! The food stops were incredibly delicious and there was so much fascinating history shared. Emmeline was our tour guide and I can't rave enough about her. Very personable and a pleasure to spend 3 hours with. I've been on other foods tours before and this was by far my favorite.

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C4549wrkatiet

Jan 27, 2024

Amazing! - This tour was fantastic! Emmeline was so great! Super fun and cheerful and she knew so much about the area. I would give her 10 stars if I could!

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