Immigrant New York: Lower East Side, Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour
3 hours
Commentary: Guide · en
New York City, USA
About this activity
Explore America’s great melting pot: learn about the rich cultural diversity and history of the Lower East Side through delicious food. Take a walk in their footsteps and explore the tenements of the Lower East Side, the bustling streets of Chinatown and the iconic heart of Little Italy.
Highlights
- Lower East Side
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
Full description
The streets of the Lower East Side tell the tales of struggling immigrants, Eastern Europeans, Russians, Germans, and Puerto Ricans, who came to America in search of opportunity. They brought with them recipes from the ‘old world’ and you can still taste these foods today.
From historic synagogues to street art and trendy food markets, your knowledgeable guide will provide amazing stories and an insider’s look at how these foods are made and what they mean to the cultures they represent. Your guide will point out interesting architectural flourishes and parks and discuss the history of the neighborhood and the ethnic groups that influenced the scrumptious foods you’ll be savoring.
Included / Excluded
- Professional Guide
- Water available at most stops
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
24 Essex St, Essex St, New York
Important information
Know before you book
- 24 hour cancellation policy
Know before you go
- Tours run rain, snow, and shine.
- Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your tour.
- Wear comfortable shoes!
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible