The Lower East Side is the ultimate immigrant neighborhood. A popular place for newly arrived immigrants to New York going back to the 1840's, the Lower East Side has seen large immigrant populations from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. Join us for a walk through history as you learn why immigrants gathered in this area and why they left. Sample food from famous eateries in the area and see landmarks that tell the story of this unique neighborhood. This tour is perfect for food and history lovers of all ages!
The tour meets in front of the Eldridge Street Synagogue at 12 Eldridge Street. The guide will be outside, so do not enter the building. Our guide will be there to greet you at the confirmed time of the tour. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery
The Historic Lower East Side
Eldridge Street Synagogue
Bilays and bagels
Pickles
One of the best museums in NYC
A luxury eyewear store
A settlement house that helped shape the neighborhood
Lower Manhattan's most famous candy shop
A former Synagogue and current art space
NYC's most famou Deli
A Lower East Side staple
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