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Explore the Lower East Side on a small group, three hour walking tour through one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Take in the sights, sounds, and savory food of an area experiencing more change than anywhere else in Manhattan while visiting 6+ tasting destinations along the way. The route includes Orchard Street, named one of the coolest streets in the world, the First Romanian American Synagogue on Rivington Street, the Tenement Museum, Kehila Kedosha Janina, the first Greek synagogue in the United States, views of the Williamsburg Bridge, and the Seward Park High School complex. Led by a local guide, this relaxed paced tour blends food, history, and culture into an authentic Lower East Side experience.
What is there to say about this spot which When Harry Met Sally... made even more famous. “I’ll have what she’s having?” You better believe it. The pastrami here is the best on the planet.
Sample delicious Rugelach
Named for the actual orchard that stood here before the tenements did. Pushcart market, then garment district, then bargain strip, and Time Out New York recently called it one of the coolest streets in the world.
Economy Candy has been around since 1937, dishing out chocolates, nuts, gummies and the candy so many generations have grown up on.
Ninety-seven Orchard housed roughly seven thousand people from more than twenty countries before the landlord sealed the upper floors in 1935 and walked away. It's a museum now because of what was still sitting up there when someone finally opened them.
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.
The only Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. The congregation came from Ioannina in Greece, carrying a tradition that runs separate from both Ashkenazi and Sephardic Judaism and goes back nearly two thousand years in the eastern Mediterranean. Built in 1927, still holding services.
When it opened in 1903 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It also emptied this neighborhood out, carrying a generation of Lower East Side families across the river and into Brooklyn.
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 pickles almost everything. We try three of their top sellers. They’re sweet. They’re sour. They’re awesome.
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.
Stroll. Learn. Nosh. Now you can explore an up-and-coming hip neighborhood that's rich in history and stacked with infamously famous eats. The Doughnut Plant Russ & Daughters
World famous and award winning Bobbly Flay defeating cake doughnuts - YUM!
Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 13 stops.
Prices start at $99 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is This NYC institution is the home of the worlds greatest pastrami.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Tour guide Amanda bubbly, warm, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. Brava! The 6 food stops delicious. My favorite Katz’s pastrami and Mr. Pickle. Historical stops so fun and entertaining.
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Ian was awesome! So knowledgeable about all of the places we ate and knew a lot of the people working. We felt like we were walking around with an old friend. We definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Ian 😊
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Amanda did a fabulous job; very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!
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Amanda was wonderful. Very friendly, very knowledgeable. Love her knowledge of the neighborhood and the history of it. The food choices were excellent would definitely recommend.
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Fun tour with great eats. Amanda was very knowledgeable and fun. Learned a lot and got to try some of the area’s best treats. Glad we went.
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Amanda was a great tour guide - knowledgeable, fun, personable & organized. We’ve done all the NYC food tours now this ranks in the top 3 💪🏻 It was a small group - perfect size to really connect with the stories & city.
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Had a great time. Amanda, our tour guide, was awesome! So many interesting facts about the neighborhood and the food! The pastrami was to die for!! Will recommend to friends!
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Couldn't have been nicer. Tour delivered as promised. Guide were friendly and knowledgeable. Food was absolutely delicious. A great day!
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Took the New York City Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour today, with my sister. We had a fantastic guide, Ian. He did an amazing job of giving us a thorough overview of the Lower East Side, as well as being very informative about the many food establishments that we visited. The tastings at each stop, were all delicious, as well as being generous in size! Glad we didn't eat a big breakfast this morning! I highly recommend that you consider taking this tour. Many thanks to Ian, for making our tour so enjoyable.
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Was great tour. Very informative, Amanda the tour guide was a pleasure. Portions of food were generous. .
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