NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

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NYC Lower East Side Walking and Food Tour

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Earliest available date: July 22, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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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

Explore the Lower East Side on a small group, three hour walking tour through one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Take in the sights, sounds, and savory food of an area experiencing more change than anywhere else in Manhattan while visiting 6+ tasting destinations along the way. The route includes Orchard Street, named one of the coolest streets in the world, the First Romanian American Synagogue on Rivington Street, the Tenement Museum, Kehila Kedosha Janina, the first Greek synagogue in the United States, views of the Williamsburg Bridge, and the Seward Park High School complex. Led by a local guide, this relaxed paced tour blends food, history, and culture into an authentic Lower East Side experience.

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

1

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
2

Russ & Daughters

Sample delicious Rugelach
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

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
4

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
5

Essex 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
6

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
7

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
8

Doughnut Plant

World famous and award winning Bobbly Flay defeating cake doughnuts - YUM!
10 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

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.

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Fantastic food with immerse history!
July 17, 2026

Such a wonderful experience! We loved the rich and vibrant history that our guide provided. He personalized it so well for our small group of two families. The food, history, and route provided ...read more

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Amanda was an outstanding...
July 13, 2026

Amanda was an outstanding guide, engaging all guests and did a great job explaining the neighborhood’s history, including infrastructure and food. The food we sampled was excellent. Highly recommen...read more

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Amazing!
July 12, 2026

Our guide Amanda was amazing! She was very friendly and brought great energy to the tour. She was very accommodating, including finding gluten free options at most stops. She also made sure that at...read more

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Fabulous Food Tour
July 11, 2026

The guide, Amanda, was amazing! The food stops were wonderful. It was fabulous; and such a highlight to our visit to NYC.

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Great Food, Great History, Great Guide
July 07, 2026

David was an energetic, friendly, and very knowledgeable guide. His enthusiasm for New York City's history and food scene was contagious, and he kept the tour engaging from start to finish. If you...read more

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