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New York Food Tour: Lower East Side Delights
4.8
995 Ratings
New York
Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.
Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- African Burial Ground National Monument - We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
- African Burial Ground National Monument - We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
What's Included
- Friendly local, English-speaking food lover guide
- 3-hour food walking tour in Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy
- Tips on what else to see, do, and eat during your stay
- Sample 4 historic dishes at 4 food stops (dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
- Visit 100-year-old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
- Friendly local, English-speaking food lover guide
- 3-hour food walking tour in Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy
- Tips on what else to see, do, and eat during your stay
- Sample 4 historic dishes at 4 food stops (dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
- Visit 100-year-old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional food
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional food
Additional Information
- This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the…
- This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
- Experience happens rain, shine, or snow unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
Location
290 Broadway
Broadway
In front of African Burial Ground Museum, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(995 Ratings)
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Laurenco2005xc
Aug 23, 2025
Definitely recommend Lee Winters - A great way to experience the history of life in New York from a friendly local. A you got to taste it too! An amazing experience - would definitely recommend 😋
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Christiankz517lo
Aug 22, 2025
Great time with Brian - Great day with Brian in manhattan. Lots of insights in history and stories you never know if a local expert is keen sharing with you. Highly recommended and worth the time.
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625gabrysiac
Aug 11, 2025
Food Tour - Erik was an amazing tour guide that was such a great exprerience. We learnt a lot about the city beginings and we tried local cuisines! Our tour guide (Erik) has a great knowledge and kindness.
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Solcez
Aug 10, 2025
Food n history great combo - Fantastic food n historic tour . Our guide David , a native New Yorker walked my daughter n I through historic neighborhoods and eateries. From rich history of the architecture, food and people of lower manhattan, you’ll love it . Had dumplings, Chinatown , salami n cheese , little Italy to knishes from the Bowery . Excellent tour , thanks David n intrepid.
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R8411urtroym
Aug 8, 2025
Rich History and Flavorful NY - Incredible experience with my family getting to really take in all the sights, sounds and taste of New York City. Wonderful history accompanied by authentic food to compliment the wonderful historical stories.
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Angelasd9
Aug 8, 2025
5 Points Tour - Mickey was an amazing host for our tour!
We learned so much from her and the history! We really appreciate it! The food was also so fun to taste!! Good Stuff!
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W9819dialexs
Aug 4, 2025
Funny, informative and tasty tour with a guide that will help you through your trip! - We did this tour with Brian as our guide. Brian was funny and informative and clearly knows his stuff about New York food. We tried different food local food places we would never have tried without the tour so really worth doing.
Brian was also extremely helpful with recommendations for any and all cuisines in New York, not just during our tour but also via email at any point during our trip which was extremely appreciated.
Would 100% recommend for anyone that wants to try food you wouldn't think of trying as a tourist. Thanks Brian!
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568kunald
Jul 27, 2025
Insightful experience - Mickey was my tour guide and she guided us very well it was very insightful session.
Mickey also went beyond her duties. She got her own paper plates for the food tour and made sure we ate our food before we started walking again and she also made sure to throw our used plates without us having to look for a dustbin. She is a superb guide.
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Catherine_n
Jul 25, 2025
Great tour. - A great tour and very informative. Jesse was well informed and very interesting. It’s long at about 3 hours but the time flies. Tasty bites along the way too.
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Tracymk9889hd
Jul 22, 2025
Interesting history and tasty food samples - Our guide Jessie was wonderful. A very good storyteller, full of interesting bits of history. Nice balance of serious facts and humor and fun trivia. The 4 foods we sampled were all tasty, but on the smaller side. Think of it more as a tasting tour and not a meal replacement. Don't worry, you're not left hungry! But these are smaller "try it" samples. Love that they prioritize immigrant businesses, both old and newer. We had some excellent fried pork dumplings, two kinds of italian cheese, a part of a potato knish, and a chocolate rugelach. And you end at Essex Market, so lots of options to buy interesting things if you're wanting to sample even more foods on your own.
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