Katz's Deli and Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access
Overview
Savor the Lower East Side's most iconic flavors on this 2-hour food and history tour. Bypass the famously long queues at Katz's Delicatessen with exclusive skip-the-line access. Enjoy 8oz of legendary pastrami, double the portion of most food tours. Relive its star turn in "When Harry Met Sally.
Built by generations of Eastern European Jewish and Puerto Rican immigrants, this storied neighborhood is packed with culinary heritage. Along the way, discover legendary Jewish institutions like Russ & Daughters (appetizing fish and dairy) and Yonah Schimmel’s Knish Bakery.
Pass the Gothic Revival Angel Orensanz Center (NYC’s oldest surviving purpose-built synagogue), the Tenement Museum, and the iconic Bowery Ballroom. Cap off the experience with nostalgic sweets from Economy Candy, NYC’s oldest candy store, and a slice of classic NYC cheesecake from Eileen’s Special Cheesecake.
What's Included
- Sweet treats from Economy Candy
- Savor 8oz of legendary pastrami at iconic Katz's Delicatessen - double the size of other food tours
- Exclusive skip-the-line access at Katz's Delicatessen
- Eileen's Special Cheesecake
- Soft drink
- Expert tour guide
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to/from meeting points
Meeting Location
188 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
17 Cleveland Place
New York, NY 10012, USA
The tour concludes in the vibrant heart of Nolita at Eileen's Special Cheesecake, just steps away from world-class SoHo shopping, historic Little Italy, and convenient subway lines for easy onward travel.
What To Expect
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Katz's Delicatessen
20 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Russ & Daughters (pass by)
Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery (pass by)
The Angel Orensanz Foundation (pass by)
Economy Candy
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Tenement Museum (pass by)
The Bowery Ballroom (pass by)
Eileen's Special Cheesecake
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly.
- The walking tour covers around 1 mile (1.6 km) long.
- The tour can accommodate diabetic and seafood/fish-free diets. It is not suitable for people who are gluten free/vegan/vegetarian.
- The tour is free for children 6 and under, but does NOT include food.
- The 8oz portion of pastrami at Katz is double the size of other food tours
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Katz’s Deli and Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- 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).
- Sweet treats from Economy Candy.
- Savor 8oz of legendary pastrami at iconic Katz's Delicatessen - double the size of other food tours.
- Exclusive skip-the-line access at Katz's Delicatessen.
- Eileen's Special Cheesecake.
- Soft drink.
- Expert tour guide.
- Additional food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Transportation to/from meeting points.
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..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Katz's Deli and Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Katz’s Deli and Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sweet treats from Economy Candy
- Savor 8oz of legendary pastrami at iconic Katz's Delicatessen - double the size of other food tours
- Exclusive skip-the-line access at Katz's Delicatessen
- Eileen's Special Cheesecake
- Soft drink
- Expert tour guide
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to/from meeting points
Additional Info
- 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
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly.
- The walking tour covers around 1 mile (1.6 km) long.
- The tour can accommodate diabetic and seafood/fish-free diets. It is not suitable for people who are gluten free/vegan/vegetarian.
- The tour is free for children 6 and under, but does NOT include food.
- The 8oz portion of pastrami at Katz is double the size of other food tours
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
