New York City Lower East Side Food Culture Tour

Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.

Meeting Point

290 Broadway

290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA

In front of African Burial Ground Museum, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA

What's included:

• Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
• Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
• Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
• Sample 4 historic dishes on 4 Food stops (dish samples such as dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
• See 100-year old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites

Not included:

• Drinks and additional food

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

African Burial Ground National Monument

Duane and Elk Streets, next to 290 Broadway, New York City, New York

We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.

5 minutes

New York City Supreme Court

60 Centre St, New York City, 10007-1402, New York

We talk about the history of the surrounding area that was once a poor Irish community and before that a polluted pond. You get to see the building that is now most famous for being featured on most episodes of Law & Order.

5 minutes

Columbus Park

67 Mulberry St, Baxter St, New York City, 10013-4331, New York

We briefly walk through this park on the edge of Chinatown and talk about what used to be here: the notorious neighborhood of the Five Points. We discuss the Irish immigration and show photos of what the neighborhood used to look like.

5 minutes

Chinatown

Canal Street to Bayard Street, , New York City, 10013, New York

We walk through part of the neighborhood, discuss Chinese immigration, and visit a dumpling shop that is a local favorite. We also give tips on where else to visit in the large community.

20 minutes

Little Italy

New York City, 10013, New York

We head up and around Mulberry Street and discuss Italian immigration. We get to see some amazing modern street art, hear stories about organized crime, and visit an historic local Italian food shop for a delicious tasting.

20 minutes

Nolita

, , New York City, New York

We cruise through one of the most trendy neighborhoods in New York today and discuss the changing neighborhood. This used to be Little Italy, but today it’s loaded with hip bars and restaurants and we get to see some of the best street art in the city.

15 minutes

Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral

263 Mulberry Street, , New York City, 10012-3375, New York

As we walk through Nolita, you get a chance to see the original St. Patrick’s and learn about the hardships Catholic immigrants first suffered when coming to this country.

5 minutes

Sara D Roosevelt Park

E Houston St, Between Chrystie & Forsyth St, New York City, 10002, New York

Learn about the history of this park, named for FDR’s mother, and take a quick stroll through the northern end. We’ll also stop at the M’Finda Kalunga Garden inside the park to discuss Latin American immigration and how this neighborhood has changed throughout the decades.

10 minutes

Lower East Side

New York City, New York

See the transformation of the neighborhood from an area filled with run-down tenements and poverty to one that is currently being gentrified. See lots of great street art and community gardens. Learn about Jewish, German, and Latin American immigration in this neighborhood and sample some traditional food.

30 minutes

Tenement Museum

103 Orchard St, New York City, 10002-3102, New York

We share stories about the founding of the museum and its important part in Lower East Side history. Our tour ends very close to the museum and our guides can give you tips on how to get tickets and explore their excellent gift shop.

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