Lower East Side Eats Food Tour

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    Lower East Side Eats Food Tour

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     US$101.31  per guest
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    Earliest available date: August 23, 2026
    Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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    10 meals
    Summary
    Experience Details
    What You’ll Experience
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    Location
    New York
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    Duration
    3 hours
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    Number of Guests
    1 - 10 guests
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    Language
    English
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    Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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    For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
    10 meals

    Experience Details

    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!

    What You Get

    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

    Good To Know

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    What You’ll Experience

    1

    Katz's Delicatessen

    The oldest and best delicatessen in New York (Est. 1888)
    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
    2

    El Castillo De Jagua

    Amazingly Delicious Authentic Dominican Cuisine (Est. 1986)
    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
    3

    Economy Candy

    The last old fashioned candy store in New Yorkl Stocking all types of candy, nuts, and dried fruit from floor-to- ceiling. “Noshers’ paradise of the Lower East Side.” (Est. 1937)
    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
    4

    Formaggio Essex

    Artisanal cheese shop, specializing in top quality goods from small producers. resplendent with beautifully packaged jams, honeys, mustards, vinegars, olive oils, and cured meats
    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
    5

    The Pickle Guys

    Pickles made the old-fashioned way, from traditional cucumber pickles to pickled mango and pineapple. Pucker up! (Est. 2002)
    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
    6

    Kossar's Bagels & Bialys (LES)

    The oldest bialy bakery in the United States. (Est. 1936)
    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
    7

    Doughnut Plant

    Unique flavors that redefine the doughnut. (Est.1994)
    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

    Meeting & Pickup

    Meeting Point

    205 E Houston St, East Houston Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002

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    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
    End Point

    379 Grand St, Grand Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002

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    Outside in front of The Doughnut Plant

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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    Reviews
    4.9
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    Even as a New Yorker, I’d still go again
    June 02, 2026

    The tour was fun, informative and the food was delicious!!!! Our guide, Connor was nice, attentive, funny and knowledgeable. Felt great to experience a different side of the city; a little history ...read more

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    Great way to spend a Sunday morning in Manhattan.
    May 25, 2026

    Ross W. Was a great guide. Knowledgeable and not at all bothered by the pouring rain which made it worth it and all the better. it was a fun way to learn some history while eating your way through ...read more

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    The best tour ever!
    March 31, 2026

    Ross was knowledgeable, approachable and fun! Would love him on every food tour

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    Great day, even with the cold weather!!
    February 11, 2026

    The tour guide, Ross W., was great. I would happily book another tour with him.

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    Highlight of our trip.
    November 09, 2025

    Outstanding tour with Josh of the lower east side restaurants of New York. Eight nice samplings in all. Each restaurant was unique in itself and many interesting facts of when the restaurant was st...read more

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