On this 3-hour food tour of the Lower East Side, you will eat your way through the streets, as you sample delicacies from New York's premier appetizing stores, ethnic eateries, and "mom and pop" restaurants. We make 6 different delectable stops on the tour (enough for lunch) Explore what was once an immigrant and working class neighborhood rich in ethnic diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings and much more!
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Licensed New York City sightseeing guides
✔  6 food tastings (enough for lunch)
✔  3-hour walking food tour with a discussion of neighborhood history and culture
✖  Transportation to and from the meeting location
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

We will be meeting at 205 East Houston Street (outside in front of Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888."

The sign is on the Ludlow Street side of Katz's. Katz's is on the corner of East Houston Street and Ludlow St. If your late, go inside Katz's

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Itinerary
1
Lower East Side The eclectic Lower East Side is where gritty alleys and tenement-style buildings mix with upscale apartments and chic boutiques. Nighttime draws hip, young crowds to the area's trendy bars, music venues and restaurants. The neighborhood's Jewish heritage lives on through Orchard Street's Lower East Side Tenement Museum and old-world fabric stores, as well as traditional delis such as Katz's and Russ & Daughters.

Duration:  3 hours

2
Essex Street Market Indoor market with rows of vendors specializing in meat, fish, cheese, produce & specialty foods.

Duration:  15 minutes

3
Orchard Street Orchard Street is a street in Manhattan which covers the eight city blocks between Division Street in Chinatown and East Houston Street on the Lower East Side. Vehicular traffic runs north on this one-way street.

Duration:  15 minutes

4
Savor the best pastrami in the world from this renown classic New York Dei serving the Lower East Side since 1888

Duration:  25 minutes

5
The Pickle Guys Eat different types of pickles done the old-fashioned way, sitting the barrels of brine for days, weeks and months.

Duration:  15 minutes

Additional info
•  Wheelchair accessible
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•  Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
•  All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•  Wear comfortable shoes
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Price:
From $89
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
3 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.