Secrets of the Lower East Side Tour and Tasting in New York City




Discover the rich history of New York City's Lower East Side on a captivating walking tour. Explore surviving landmarks and enjoy delicious tastings of traditional Jewish cuisine.
Experience Details
Once the most densely populated districts in the world, the lower east side of Manhattan has witnessed numerous changes during the past hundred years. This walking tour is a resourceful glimpse of the past. The tour will focus on a few of the remaining vestiges and surviving buildings and structures of an era of Jewish immigration. The streets were lined with numerous stores and pushcarts including Jewish delicatessens, bakeries, pickle stands, cafeterias to name a few.
You will be shown buildings and structures that still exist today as well as those that have been restored, re-purposed, demolished, and abandoned. I will speak about what transformed the neighborhood and conclude with a discussion of several food establishments that still exist today and a brief look at the Lower East Side today. Along the way, we’ll stop at a couple of these to nibble on traditional Jewish food.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Service animals allowed
What You’ll Experience
Lower East Side
The Pickle Guys
Seward Park
Hester Street Fair
Jarmulowsky Building
Essex Street Market
Forward Building
Meeting & Pickup
375 Grand St, Grand Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002
Open in Google MapsEssex Market, Essex Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10002
Open in Google MapsCancellation 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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