Lower East Side Food Tour

Highlights

Discover America's great Melting Pot in one neighborhood.
Pay for only what you want to eat.
Learn some useful Yiddish phrases for ordering food.

Summary

The streets of the Lower East Side tell the tales of struggling immigrants - Eastern Europeans, Russians, Germans, 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.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Participant: (5-80 years)

$0.00

Why take this tour?

Where can you find a historic Synagogue next to a Bulgarian punk discotheque, trendy boutiques that sit comfortably beside decades-old "Mom and Pop" shops, or tenement apartments interspersed between luxury high-rise condos?

Look no further than our Lower East Side Food Tour to discover America's great Melting Pot!

The streets of the Lower East Side tell the tales of struggling immigrants - Eastern Europeans, Russians, Germans, 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.

Ever eaten a potato knish? How about a bialy or pretzel? Care to try a green tea doughnut?

Join Free Tours by Foot as we visit historic synagogues, check out the area's latest in arts and architecture, learn about life in the tenements, and master useful Yiddish phrases, all while refining our palates with delectable treats from around the globe.

What’s included?

Licenced Local Tour Guide
Digital Ticket
Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals
Food
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Tour is in English.
2 hours and 15 minutes in duration
The booking fee is optional.

Before you go

Participants must book in advance.
Tour is in English.
Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model

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

Confirmation necessary?

Yes

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Operator Website

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About operator:

Tours by Foot is a group of fun-loving tour guides who have come together for a common cause: To teach history and entertain guests with creative tours and travel advice for the world's greatest cities.

Tours by Foot has partnered with expert local guides to offer thousands of walking tours for more than a decade and is among the top-rated walking tour companies in all our cities.

We offer both small-group/semi-private walking tours as well as walks that have no upfront costs so that everyone can enjoy fun, creative, and educational walking, food, bike, and bus tours for any travel budget.

Our guides have to work extra hard to entertain you and earn your appreciation. It's the best guarantee in the business!

We also offer private, fee-based tours for families, students, and any group looking for a more intimate and affordable sightseeing option.

We've been featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet, top press like the New York Times, and travel bloggers from all over the world. We have given tours to Hollywood stars, foreign ambassadors, and local elementary schools.