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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
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide on Ludlow Street, near the corner with East Houston Street, down the side of “Il Laboratorio Del Gelato”, opposite Katz's Delicatessen.
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.
Itinerary
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Katz’s Delicatessen is an 1888 icon of the Jewish immigrant era, renowned for their legendary pastrami sandwiches. While the deli is famous for its long lines wrapping around the block, your experience includes VIP skip-the-line access so you can head straight inside without the wait.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
A beloved NYC landmark operated by four generations of the same family, Russ & Daughters specializes in world-class smoked fish, rich caviar, and traditional appetizing spreads paired with fresh bagels.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Famous for its warm, traditional potato and kasha knishes, this Lower East Side landmark is the oldest family-owned knishery in America.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built in 1849 as the Ansche Chesed Synagogue, this striking Gothic Revival landmark is the oldest surviving building in New York City constructed specifically as a synagogue.
Admission ticket free -
2Economy Candy
A colorful Lower East Side landmark since 1937, this is NYC’s oldest candy store, packed floor-to-ceiling with thousands of vintage sweets, classic treats, and international chocolates.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Tenement Museum (Pass by)
Admire this historic 1863 tenement building, a preserved icon honoring generations of immigrants whose stories built the Lower East Side and NYC itself.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Built just before the 1929 stock market crash, this iconic venue remains one of New York City's most celebrated historic music halls and indie live music spaces.
Admission ticket free -
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Finish on a sweet note at this beloved bakery, famous for serving light, airy, secret-family-recipe cheesecakes that have been a quintessential New York favorite for over 50 years.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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