Private Lower East Side Food Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the vibrant Lower East Side
- Savor authentic New York street food
- Discover hidden culinary gems
- Learn about the area's rich history
- Experience a personalized tour with a local guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of the Lower East Side
- Tastings at local eateries
- Visit to historic landmarks
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
The Historic Lower East Side
Pass by: Eldridge Street Synagogue
Bilays and bagels
Pickles
Pass by: One of the best museums in NYC
A luxury eyewear store
A settlement house that helped shape the neighborhood
Lower Manhattan's most famous candy shop
A former Synagogue and current art space
NYC's most famou Deli
A Lower East Side staple
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
- Gratuity for the guide is appreciated but not included in the tour price.
- Please inform the guide of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on uneven surfaces.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for varying weather conditions; check the forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Operates rain and shine; please dress accordingly
- If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
- Involves a good amount of walking
- We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control.
- All food is Kosher Style and Vegetarian
- The Pickle Guys is Kosher Certified
- No substitutes for food items
- We are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions
- We cannot guarantee food has not come into contact with possible allergens
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Traveler reviews
Fantastic tour of the lower East side!
Who was a fantastic core guide! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered my questions very well. Would highly recommend her to other groups!
Very interesting, very delicious
Great tips for small shops where you would never have gone in alone. Great New York specialties for small money, very personable and knowledgeable guide.
Our bad luck with an average tourguide. Also overpriced for what you get.
The tourguide John didn´t particular made an event out of this far over-priced tour. Being a private tour of two, he even didn´t bother to find out the name of my friend. The ipad screen being smudgy and pictures difficult to read (on my comment on this I got back a ´o yes, that happens´). Mentioned we keep kosher he elaborated on a standard beef jerky joint, which we should really try. Well yes, not for us. The start of the tour is in front of the magnificent Eldridge Str Synagogue. I knew the entrance fee was not included, but also John intended to discourage us from going in because the tour was after all a food tour. All in all, we have had many, many excellent tourguides and believe John has a few things to learn how to attend to tourists (listening better never hurt anyone).
Liz is awesome! Foods were awesome!
Liz was an incredible walking tour guide! She is so knowledgeable and passionate about the city, its history, and its people. 20/10 tour skills! There was an awesome variety of foods to try and it was all delicious! We loved that on this tour you are shown places, given history, and given suggestions, but then choose which foods to purchase and eat. Most food tours pre-select and limit what you're going to eat, so that was a nice difference and allowed us to tailor it to our food preferences. We loved trying foods from a variety of cultures and it was a great walk around the Lower East Side. 10/10 recommend!
Great
Great fun. Grand experience. Historical Good food. Recommend if in New York City . Good web site to get attention