Lower East Side Eats Food Tour

4.9
(98 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

On this 3-hour food tour of the Lower East Side, you will eat your way through the streets, as you sample delicacies from New York's premier appetizing stores, ethnic eateries, and "mom and pop" restaurants. We make 6 different delectable stops on the tour (enough for lunch) Explore what was once an immigrant and working class neighborhood rich in ethnic diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings and much more!

What's Included

Licensed New York City sightseeing guides
6 food tastings (enough for lunch)
3-hour walking food tour with a discussion of neighborhood history and culture
Transportation to and from the meeting location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be meeting at 205 East Houston Street (outside in front of Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888." The sign is on the Ludlow Street side of Katz's. Katz's is on the corner of East Houston Street and Ludlow St. If your late, go inside Katz's

End point

Outside in front of The Doughnut Plant

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The oldest and best delicatessen in New York (Est. 1888)

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Amazingly Delicious Authentic Dominican Cuisine (Est. 1986)

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Economy Candy

    The last old fashioned candy store in New Yorkl Stocking all types of candy, nuts, and dried fruit from floor-to- ceiling. “Noshers’ paradise of the Lower East Side.” (Est. 1937)

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Artisanal cheese shop, specializing in top quality goods from small producers. resplendent with beautifully packaged jams, honeys, mustards, vinegars, olive oils, and cured meats

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5
    The Pickle Guys

    Pickles made the old-fashioned way, from traditional cucumber pickles to pickled mango and pineapple. Pucker up! (Est. 2002)

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    The oldest bialy bakery in the United States. (Est. 1936)

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Unique flavors that redefine the doughnut. (Est.1994)

    15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Sidewalk Food Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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