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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
Duration
3 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
Language
English
Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Explore NYC's Lower East Side with a 3-hour tour blending delicious food tastings with intriguing stories. Discover the history behind iconic dishes and vibrant culture.
For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
10 meals
Experience Details
Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.
What You Get
Learn about the importance of immigration to the city
Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
Gratuities
Drinks and additional food
Good To Know
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
- This tour was created as 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 for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
- Experience happens rain, shine, or snow unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
What You’ll Experience
1
African Burial Ground National Monument
We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2
New York City Supreme Court
We talk about the history of the surrounding area that was once a poor Irish community and before that a polluted pond. You get to see the building that is now most famous for being featured on most episodes of Law & Order.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3
Columbus Park
We briefly walk through this park on the edge of Chinatown and talk about what used to be here: the notorious neighborhood of the Five Points. We discuss the Irish immigration and show photos of what the neighborhood used to look like.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4
Chinatown
We walk through part of the neighborhood, discuss Chinese immigration, and visit a dumpling shop that is a local favorite. We also give tips on where else to visit in the large community.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5
Little Italy
We head up and around Mulberry Street and discuss Italian immigration. We get to see some amazing modern street art, hear stories about organized crime, and visit an historic local Italian food shop for a delicious tasting.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6
Nolita
We cruise through one of the most trendy neighborhoods in New York today and discuss the changing neighborhood. This used to be Little Italy, but today it’s loaded with hip bars and restaurants and we get to see some of the best street art in the city.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7
Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
As we walk through Nolita, you get a chance to see the original St. Patrick’s and learn about the hardships Catholic immigrants first suffered when coming to this country.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8
Sara D Roosevelt Park
Learn about the history of this park, named for FDR’s mother, and take a quick stroll through the northern end. We’ll also stop at the M’Finda Kalunga Garden inside the park to discuss Latin American immigration and how this neighborhood has changed throughout the decades.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9
Lower East Side
See the transformation of the neighborhood from an area filled with run-down tenements and poverty to one that is currently being gentrified. See lots of great street art and community gardens. Learn about Jewish, German, and Latin American immigration in this neighborhood and sample some traditional food.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
Tenement Museum (Pass By)
We share stories about the founding of the museum and its important part in Lower East Side history. Our tour ends very close to the museum and our guides can give you tips on how to get tickets and explore their excellent gift shop.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting Point7 Elk St, Elk Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10007
Open in Google MapsIn front of the African Burial Ground National Monument, across from 7 Elk Street (between Duane and Elk Street), New York, NY 10007
End PointLower East Side, New York County New York, United States, US
Open in Google MapsYour tour ends in the heart of the Lower East Side neighborhood (New York, NY 10002)
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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Earliest available date: May 23, 2025
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