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Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks

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Step into the vibrant Lower East Side, a neighborhood brimming with history and incredible flavors.
Vanessa's got the most delicious Chinese dumplings!
Sample authentic NYC bagels while you immerse yourself in the energy of NYC's most diverse neighborhoods.
Enjoy the oldest retail candy shop in NYC!
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Overview

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's Included

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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205 East Houston Street
New York, NY 10002, USA

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379 Grand Street
New York, NY 10002, USA

They beat Bobby Flay in a throw down for good reason. These doughnuts are to die for.

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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.
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Russ & Daughters

Sample delicious Rugelach
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Orchard Street (pass by)

Named for the actual orchard that stood here before the tenements did. Pushcart market, then garment district, then bargain strip, and Time Out New York recently called it one of the coolest streets in the world.
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Economy Candy

Economy Candy has been around since 1937, dishing out chocolates, nuts, gummies and the candy so many generations have grown up on.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tenement Museum (pass by)

Ninety-seven Orchard housed roughly seven thousand people from more than twenty countries before the landlord sealed the upper floors in 1935 and walked away. It's a museum now because of what was still sitting up there when someone finally opened them.
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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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue And Museum (pass by)

The only Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. The congregation came from Ioannina in Greece, carrying a tradition that runs separate from both Ashkenazi and Sephardic Judaism and goes back nearly two thousand years in the eastern Mediterranean. Built in 1927, still holding services.
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Williamsburg Bridge (pass by)

When it opened in 1903 it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. It also emptied this neighborhood out, carrying a generation of Lower East Side families across the river and into Brooklyn.
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Essex Street 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.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kossar's Bagels & Bialys

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.
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20 minutes Admission 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
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Doughnut Plant

World famous and award winning Bobbly Flay defeating cake doughnuts - YUM!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Rain or shine

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Lunch.
  • Bottled water.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Lower East Side Food Tour in NYC: 6 Tastings + Famous Landmarks is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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  • Lunch
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  • Local guide
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Rain or shine
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  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise when you meet your guide
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