Private Lower East Side Food tour

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Private Lower East Side Food tour

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 US$250.85  per group
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Earliest available date: July 11, 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
2 hours 19 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Discover the vibrant Lower East Side with a private food tour. Taste local favorites like savory knishes and pickles while exploring historic streets. Join solo travelers to share the experience.

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

Experience Details

Learn the culture both historic and modern of the Lower East Side, whether it's the delicious pickles (on a street that once had over 100 pickle carts) or the savory knishes, your taste buds will be satisfied!


The portion sizes on this pay what you wish tour are rather large. Your guide will explain how to split up every single item. For parties of 1, you are encouraged to team up with other parties of 1.

What You Get

Booking Fee
Food and drink are not included. You choose which items, and how much of it you want.

Good To Know

  • Recommended for anyone that can do 4,000 steps in the weather conditions of that day.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Sara D Roosevelt Park

This is where our introduction will take place. We once saw Adam Sandler playing basketball here!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery

See the over 100 years old historic bakery and feast on either a savory knish, or the legendary doughy cheese pretzel! Water, coffee, soft drink available for purchase.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Russ & Daughters Cafe

Larn about the first business to be named "& Daughters" in US history.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

il laboratorio del gelato

24 years old and famous across the city, enjoy a selection of over 300 flavors (48 on display)
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Economy Candy

Get some candy!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Dominican Cravings

Delicious fried empanadas $2 gets you one empanada. Beef, Chicken, ham and cheese, Mozzarella.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery, East Houston Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002

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We will meet at Yonah Schimmels knishery one block away from the 2n Avenue Subay Station with the F and M train line.
End Point

64 Essex St, Essex Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002

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We will finish the tour at the south side of the essex market.

Cancellation Policy

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

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April 25, 2025

Jon is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his city. He knows a lot about history, architecture, culture around New York. We tremendously enjoyed this food tour. The food was EXTREMELY yum...read more

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