Secrets of the Lower East Side Tour and Tasting

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Historic Buildings and Structures

  • Learn About Jewish Immigration

  • Enjoy Tastings at Iconic Food Establishments

Description

Delve into the rich history of the Lower East Side, once the most densely populated district in the world. This tour offers a glimpse into the past, focusing on the era of Jewish immigration and the transformation of the neighborhood over the last hundred years. Explore the remaining vestiges of this vibrant history and enjoy tastings at some of the area's iconic food establishments.

Itinerary

Visit remaining historic buildings and learn about their significance.

Enjoy tastings at iconic Jewish food establishments in the area.

Discover the impact of Jewish immigration on the neighborhood.

Stop by significant Lower East Side landmarks

 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Up to 8
Price starts at
$350
Languages
English
Meeting Point

Pickle Guys 357 Grand Street New York, NY 10002

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Dropoff location

Essex street Market Delancey and Essex Street

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Why take this tour?

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.

Included

  • Guided Tour

  • Food Tastings

Excluded

  • Transportation

  • Gratuity

Frequently asked questions

Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Yes, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
All Tours are Private Tours

Things to know

Tour Duration

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

This tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Private Tours Only

Available for both group and private bookings.

Available for both group and private bookings.

Weather Considerations

Tours operate rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

Tours operate rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

Age Requirements

Suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation Policy

Full refund if canceled 48 hours before the tour.

Full refund if canceled 48 hours before the tour.

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