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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- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
Starting location:
African Burial Ground National Monument
New York County Supreme Court
Visit (5 minutes)
Columbus Park, New York City
Visit (5 minutes)
Chinatown, New York
Visit (20 minutes)
Little Italy, New York
Visit (20 minutes)
Nolita
Visit (15 minutes)
The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, NYC
Visit (5 minutes)
Sara Delano Roosevelt Park
Visit (10 minutes)
Lower East Side
Visit (30 minutes)
Finish at:
Tenement Museum
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
- Discover the best eats in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy
- Learn about the significance of immigration to New York City and its people
- Get a taste of the local flavor with 4 classic dishes on 4 stops in Manhattan
- See 100-year old bakeries, churches, historic New York sites, and much more
- Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator
Stroll the streets of the Lower East Side of Manhattan to discover the history of different immigrant communities. See how they made this part of New York their home and treat your taste buds to food samples from all over the world.
Stop outside significant local landmarks including the African Burial Ground Monument and the New York Supreme Court. Learn about the facinating origins of the African American community in New York.
Head to the Chinatown district and learn more about the Chinese community which once lived in the area. Try some fried dumplings at a spot that is popular with locals.
Then, discover the adjacent district of Little Italy which was home to thousands of immigrants from southern Italy. Enjoy some classic Italian flavors which have formed the basis of some of the most popular modern American snacks.
Next, enter the Nolita neighborhood and stop outside St Patrick's Old Cathedral, a key focal point of the Irish Catholic community. Take a short stroll through the Sara D Roosevelt Park.
Learn about the history of the Jewish community as you stroll through the Lower East Side. Try knishes, a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish snack made with potato-based dough and a variety of fillings. End your tour outside the Tenement Museum.
- Local English-speaking guide
- 4 Food Stops with 4 ethnic dishes samples
- Additional food and drinks
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- This tour is organized and led by the world's largest travel B-Corp certified company. B Corp Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices
- The activity provider reserves the right to change both the route and locations visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.