Immigrant New York: Lower East Side, Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour

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Highlights

Lower East Side
Chinatown
Little Italy

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

24 Essex St, Essex St, New York, New York, 10002

Dropoff location

195 Grand St, Grand St, New York, New York, 10013

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Professional Guide
Water available at most stops
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

24 hour cancellation policy

Before you go

Tours run rain, snow, and shine.
Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your tour.
Wear comfortable shoes!

Covid Policy

Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

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

Redemption information

We are going plastic free, so please bring a reusable water bottle. You can fill it up along the way. We offer water at a couple of the stops as well but we strongly advise to bring your own. This is a walking tour after all. Stay hydrated!

Tours run rain, snow or shine.

Let’s make some memories! Our tour guides are trained photogs who will take your photo while you are in action! We know all the best photo locations and we email you the photos after the tour (completely free of course!). During the tour, tag us on social media! Our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram handle is @LikeALocalTours. We love to share fun photos and posts with our followers!

Your tour guide works hard for you during the tour, so gratuity is greatly appreciated.

$2 of every ticket sold goes to charity.

Thanks for choosing us!
The Like A Local Team

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Get to know NYC & Brooklyn with our highly-rated food, fashion and art tours! There is no better way to know a neighborhood and savor its unique charm than by walking in the shoes of its residents. How are we different? From epicurean adventures to must-see sights, our unique and memorable tours are your one stop source to experiencing some of NYC's best neighborhoods … like a local. Frequently listed at one of the Top 10 Tour Companies in NYC, our vibe is gourmet food, street art, hidden gems, history, architecture, wine, craft beer … you get it. We are made for locals and tourists alike! We are available for large groups, corporate outings and private events but no tour is too small. Take a tour with us today! Our top selling tours are: Flatiron Food, History & Architecture; Williamsburg Bites - A Brooklyn Foodie Adventure; 5th Avenue Hidden Gems & Secrets Tour; Chelsea Market, High Line & Hudson Yards Food & History Tour.