Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis

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(1 reviews)
New York, USA

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Eat your way through the past and present of the Lower East Side this small group walking tour. Visit four of the city’s most famous delis, with samples included, to taste signature Lower East Side eats. Travel back in time as you walk past and learn about the synagogues, tenements and meeting spaces you won’t be able to find on Google Maps.

- Enjoy your first tasting at the oldest bialy bakery in the United States, where you'll try a pastry you'll wish you'd heard of sooner

- Have your second tasting at one of the few remaining old school pickle stores in the United States

- Stop at an iconic New York deli where you'll get options about what classic delicatessen fare you want for your third tasting

- Visit Katz's, NYC's oldest deli

- Stop inside the historic Museum at Eldridge Street, a century-old synagogue.

- Step into the shoes of a modern New Yorker as you travel through Orchard Street’s fashionable storefronts and stop inside the Essex Market, a beloved local food hall.

What's Included

Hear the backstories of New York’s famous foods and the people who made them
Tour of the historic synagogues and tenements of the Lower East Side
Reserved entry to the Museum at Eldridge Street, a nearly 150-year-old synagogue
Sample three New York City classics — bagels, pickles and bialys — at world-renowned delis Russ & Daughters, Kossar’s and the Pickle Guys (snacks included with your ticket)
Small group (15 people or fewer) to ensure a personalized experience
2.5 hour tour of the Lower East Side with a licensed professional guide
Visits to Essex Market, a locale beloved by everyday New Yorkers
Gratuities
Price of optional lunch at Katz's not included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside of Café Grumpy on Essex Street.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Meet your guide outside a local cafe

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Pickle Guys

    Stop inside two beloved local delis to sample some classic Lower East Side eats, include with your ticket, while hearing the stories of two local businesses

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Stop into a century-old deli and sample a bialy, a pastry you'll wish you'd have known about sooner.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Museum At Eldridge Street

    Take a walk into one of the city’s oldest synagogues, learning about the history of and the people who helped created the space

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Walk to an iconic New York deli to try a world famous New York City bagel

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Essex Market

    Visit an expansive food hall beloved by New Yorkers to sample New York City living

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    End at Katz's Delicatessen with the option to go in and have lunch

    5 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
Supplied by Unscripted Tours

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Tags

Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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