Jewish New York GPS App Walking Tour Mobile Game

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1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Follow in the footsteps of Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side. Explore historic synagogues, bustling markets, iconic delis, and the sites of labor activism. Uncover stories of faith, food, and resilience that shaped both a neighborhood and a nation. Taste history, see hidden gems, and discover the heart of immigrant New York. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.

What's Included

Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
A physical tour guide (not included)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.

End point

Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Step into Katz's Delicatessen, New York's legendary Jewish deli since 1888. Find the iconic 'When Harry Met Sally' table, snap a photo of your epic sandwich, and soak up decades of delicious history.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Founded in 1914, Russ & Daughters is a legendary Lower East Side appetizing store, famous for smoked fish, bagels, and classic Jewish specialties. Grab a Smoked Salmon (Nova) Bagel and experience a true taste of New York’s immigrant food heritage!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Step inside the Tenement Museum at 103 Orchard St, where generations of immigrants forged new lives in crowded apartments. Explore recreated homes, uncover hidden clues, and piece together real stories of resilience and hope. Can you solve the mysteries left behind by former tenants?

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue, the only Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Discover Greek Jewish traditions, unique architecture, and centuries-old Torah scrolls in the heart of New York's Lower East Side.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Stroll down Orchard Street and uncover its immigrant roots! Hunt for century-old storefronts or faded Yiddish signs, and imagine the bustling market life of 1905. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Snap a photo of the iconic Forward Building, once the heart of Yiddish journalism and activism. Bonus: Find the Marx and Engels bas-relief portraits! Perfect for history buffs and photo hunters.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Marvel at the breathtaking stained glass and Moorish arches of the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue. Decode Hebrew inscriptions, uncover hidden symbols, and immerse yourself in the stories of New York's immigrant past.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
  • Not recommended for visually impaired people
  • Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
  • Not recommended for seniors over 80
Supplied by Leplace - interactive self-guided app tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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