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NYC: The Story Of Lower East Side's Food Culture

Location New York City, New York, USA
$80.56
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • See 100-year old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
  • Sample 4 historic dishes on 4 Food stops (dish samples such as dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
  • Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
  • Drinks and additional food
  • Gratuities

Meeting point
In front of the African Burial Ground National Monument, across from 7 Elk Street (between Duane and Elk Street), New York, NY 10007
Return details
Your tour ends in the heart of the Lower East Side neighborhood (New York, NY 10002)

  • 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.
  • New York City Supreme Court
    We talk about the history of the surrounding area that was once a poor Irish community and before that a polluted pond. You get to see the building that is now most famous for being featured on most episodes of Law & Order.
  • Columbus Park
    We briefly walk through this park on the edge of Chinatown and talk about what used to be here: the notorious neighborhood of the Five Points. We discuss the Irish immigration and show photos of what the neighborhood used to look like.
  • Chinatown
    We walk through part of the neighborhood, discuss Chinese immigration, and visit a dumpling shop that is a local favorite. We also give tips on where else to visit in the large community.
  • Little Italy
    We head up and around Mulberry Street and discuss Italian immigration. We get to see some amazing modern street art, hear stories about organized crime, and visit an historic local Italian food shop for a delicious tasting.
  • Nolita
    We cruise through one of the most trendy neighborhoods in New York today and discuss the changing neighborhood. This used to be Little Italy, but today it’s loaded with hip bars and restaurants and we get to see some of the best street art in the city.
  • Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
    As we walk through Nolita, you get a chance to see the original St. Patrick’s and learn about the hardships Catholic immigrants first suffered when coming to this country.
  • Sara D Roosevelt Park
    Learn about the history of this park, named for FDR’s mother, and take a quick stroll through the northern end. We’ll also stop at the M’Finda Kalunga Garden inside the park to discuss Latin American immigration and how this neighborhood has changed throughout the decades.
  • Lower East Side
    See the transformation of the neighborhood from an area filled with run-down tenements and poverty to one that is currently being gentrified. See lots of great street art and community gardens. Learn about Jewish, German, and Latin American immigration in this neighborhood and sample some traditional food.
  • We share stories about the founding of the museum and its important part in Lower East Side history. Our tour ends very close to the museum and our guides can give you tips on how to get tickets and explore their excellent gift shop. (pass by)

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    NYC: The Story Of Lower East Side's Food Culture

    Location New York City, New York, USA
    $80.56
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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