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NYC: Culture and Flavor of the Lower East Side Foodie Tour

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NYC: Culture and Flavor of the Lower East Side Foodie Tour
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291 reviews

Taste delicacies from all over the world on a guided tour of Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Visit markets and eateries to discover the history and culture of the immigrants who settled in the area.

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Duration 3 hours
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Lisa Ellen – United States

An amazing tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. I was fortunate that I was the only one that signed up and was grateful to Astrid for tailoring it to my interests. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. Thank you Astrid!

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Eugenia – Greece

Our tour was extremely educational and interesting, despite the cold ! Our guide is passionate about what she does and she is amazing at her job !

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    7 Elk St

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    New York County Supreme Court

    Visit (5 minutes)

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    Columbus Park, New York City

    Visit (5 minutes)

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    Chinatown, New York

    Visit (20 minutes)

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    Little Italy, New York

    Visit (20 minutes)

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    Nolita

    Visit (15 minutes)

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    The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, NYC

    Visit (5 minutes)

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    Sara Delano Roosevelt Park

    Visit (10 minutes)

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    Lower East Side

    Visit (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Tenement Museum

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Savor bites from Chinatown, Little Italy, and more on a foodie adventure
  • Glimpse into the history of the immigrant communities that shaped NYC
  • Taste iconic dishes along the way, including fried dumplings and knishes
  • Meet fellow food lovers as you taste your way through the Lower East Side
  • Learn about the people and stories behind the flavors on this guided walk

Full description

Stroll through the streets of the Lower East Side of Manhattan to discover the history of different immigrant communities on a guided foodie walking tour. Treat your taste buds to food samples from all over the world, displaying the melting pot of cultures and cuisine that characterized the Lower East Side.

After meeting your guide, learn more about the origins of the African American community in New York. Next is the famous Chinatown district, the ideal place to learn more about the Chinese community that once lived in the area. Try some delicious fried dumplings at a spot that is popular with locals.

Continue to Little Italy and explore what was once home to thousands of immigrants from southern Italy. Get the opportunity to experience classic Italian flavors. Next, enter the Nolita neighborhood and stop outside St Patrick's Old Cathedral, a key focal point of the Irish Catholic community.

Discover the history of the Jewish community and try some knishes, a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish snack made with potato-based dough and a variety of tasty fillings. As you explore the various neighborhoods, learn about how the various immigrant communities influenced modern American cuisine and culture, before ending your tour outside the Tenement Museum.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Food tour
  • 4 food stops
  • 4 dishes samples (examples: Chinese dumplings, pizza, knish, and empanada)
  • Drinks and additional food
  • Tips

Meeting point

Meet in front of the African Burial Ground National Monument, across from 7 Elk Street (between Duane and Elk Street).

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • This tour operates rain or shine with the exception of force majeure
  • This tour is carbon neutral, and operated by a B Corp-certified company committed to using travel as a force for good
  • This tour was created as a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater to vegans and gluten allergies, or intolerances. For any specific dietary request, please contact the activity provider 24 hours before the tour
  • Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day
  • This tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking
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Lisa Ellen – United StatesFebruary 11, 2025 – Verified booking
An amazing tour with a very knowledgeable tour guide. I was fortunate that I was the only one that signed up and was grateful to Astrid for tailoring it to my interests. I would definitely recommend it to my friends. Thank you Astrid!
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Eugenia – GreeceJanuary 25, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour was extremely educational and interesting, despite the cold ! Our guide is passionate about what she does and she is amazing at her job !
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Andrew – AustraliaDecember 21, 2024 – Verified booking
This was a fantastic tour. Our guide, Bruce, has an infectious love for the Lower East Side and shared his wealth of local knowledge in a genuine, engaging way. The food stops were varied and excellent and learning about this historic area was fascinating. We would have loved to do Bruce's other tours if we had time. Highly recommended!

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