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The Lower East Side Food Tour
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Duration
2 hours
Languages
English
Meeting point
Outside Yonah Schimmels knishery
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Vegan-friendly. Not gluten-free friendly.
Discover why the Lower East Side is one of New York City's best neighborhoods for food. For generations, immigrants from around the world brought their traditions and flavors here, creating one of NYC's most diverse culinary destinations.
Unlike most food tours, you choose what you'd like to eat and how much you'd like to spend at each stop. Sample favorites like a Jewish potato knish, bialy (or bagel), New York-style pizza, Chinese fried dumplings, a classic New York pickle, a decadent tres leches doughnut, and candy from around the world.
Between bites, your guide—a real New Yorker—shares the fascinating history behind the neighborhood. Discover how it transformed from one of the most densely populated places on Earth into one of Manhattan's trendiest districts. Hear stories about Lady Gaga's connection to a 180-year-old synagogue, a statue of Vladimir Lenin on a rooftop, and other hidden gems.
We can't wait to share our favorite foods, local stories, and love for the Lower East Side! On rare occasions, a stop may be closed, but we'll substitute another delicious local favorite.
Discover why the Lower East Side is one of New York City's best neighborhoods for food. For generations, immigrants from around the world brought their traditions and flavors here, creating one of NYC's most diverse culinary destinations.
Unlike most food tours, you choose what you'd like to eat and how much you'd like to spend at each stop. Sample favorites like a Jewish potato knish, bialy (or bagel), New York-style pizza, Chinese fried dumplings, a classic New York pickle, a decadent tres leches doughnut, and candy from around the world.
Between bites, your guide—a real New Yorker—shares the fascinating history behind the neighborhood. Discover how it transformed from one of the most densely populated places on Earth into one of Manhattan's trendiest districts. Hear stories about Lady Gaga's connection to a 180-year-old synagogue, a statue of Vladimir Lenin on a rooftop, and other hidden gems.
We can't wait to share our favorite foods, local stories, and love for the Lower East Side! On rare occasions, a stop may be closed, but we'll substitute another delicious local favorite.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- The Angel Orensanz Foundation
- Essex Market
- Russ & Daughters
- Kossar's Bagels & Bialys
- Katz's Delicatessen
- Sugar Sweet Sunshine Bakery
- Economy Candy
- Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery
- Sara D. Roosevelt Park
- The Pickle Guys
- Licensed Tour Guide
Our Guides
Jon Noto
Courtney
On arrival
The guide will make themselves visible Outside Yonah Schimmel's knish bakery. If you provide a functioning number, you will be given a GPS of the location.
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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