NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Explore NYC's Lower East Side on a 3-hour walking food tour. Discover history, savor diverse flavors, and visit 7 destinations with a local guide in an ever-evolving neighborhood.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Take this opportunity to come and explore the sights, the sounds, and the savory food of an area going through more changes than any other in Manhattan. Enjoy this small group 3 hour walking tour and visit seven destinations, and take your time to taste various foods along your way. Also, enjoy being led by a local guide and learn about some of the great histories of Manhattan.

What You Get

Local guide
Bottled water
Lunch
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements when you meet your guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise when you meet your guide
  • 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

What You’ll Experience

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Katz's Delicatessen

What is there to say about this spot which When Harry Met Sally... made even more famous. “I’ll have what she’s having?” You better believe it. The pastrami here is the best on the planet.
25 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Lower East Side (Pass By)

Stroll. Learn. Nosh. Now you can explore an up-and-coming hip neighborhood that's rich in history and stacked with infamously famous eats. The Doughnut Plant Russ & Daughters
2

Vanessa's Dumpling House

Vanessa's Dumpling House has the most delicious pork dumplings. Happy to substitute to veggie for those who don’t eat pork. You won’t believe how good these are.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Essex Street Market

Stop and shop (if you wish) at Essex Street market but before you do we visit my friend Saad who gives us a tasting of Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oils at his Essex Olive & Spice shop.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

The Pickle Guys

The Pickle Guys pickles almost everything. We try three of their top sellers. They’re sweet. They’re sour. They’re awesome.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Economy Candy

Economy Candy has been around since 1937, dishing out chocolates, nuts, gummies and the candy so many generations have grown up on.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Kossar's Bagels & Bialys (LES)

Kossar's Bagels - you bet your babka you’ve never tasted bagels or bialys like this before. And the cream cheese? It’s the best I’ve ever had. Ever.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Katz's Delicatessen, East Houston Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002

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This NYC institution is the home of the worlds greatest pastrami.
End Point

Doughnut Plant, Grand Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002

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They beat Bobby Flay in a throw down for good reason. These doughnuts are to die for.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great Tour, Great Guide 👍
June 10, 2025
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Adam was an excellent guide and really friendly. We had a great time trying new foods and places we never would have found without the tour.

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Visiting from Memphis and great day on lower east side
June 08, 2025
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Dave was awesome tour guide. The other family did not show up, so we had him to ourselves through the lower east side. It was a great late morning walk on gorgeous day, and loved all the various fo...read more

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Tickle my pickle and enjoy a pastrami!
June 07, 2025
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What a great tour, met the guide outside Katzs deli and off we went, back inside the deli for a sample (dont eat before the tour), a bit of history after eating then off to the next place, dumpling...read more

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Great selection of must try places on the Lower East Side.
May 26, 2025
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Ian was a terrific guide who managed our time in and out of the included food venues with expertise and efficiency. The tour gave us a flavor of amazing food that are found on the diverse lower eas...read more

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Great food and fun time
May 26, 2025
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David was wonderful. Good balance between history of neighborhoods and current info. Had delicious food and learned a lot about the history of the neighborhoods

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