New York Jewish Lower East Side Tour

Delve into American Jewish history and heritage on a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter in Manhattan Lower East Side. See historic synagogues and hear the story of Jewish immigrants. Extended option: private transfers.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:

2-hour: Jewish Lower East Side Tour (No Transport)
Explore NYC’s Jewish neighborhood and see the Angel Orensanz Foundation, the Educational Alliance, the Forward Building, the Museum at Eldridge Street, and more.

3,5-hour: Jewish Tour with Transfers
This option includes a 1,5-hour private transfer by car and a 2-hour walking tour of the synagogues and Jewish heritage sites on the Lower East Side.

The Lower East Side has long been a center of Jewish life in NYC, home to one of the largest Jewish communities outside Israel. With Rosotravel, journey through history as you follow the footsteps of immigrants who shaped this neighborhood.

Meeting Point

The Ludlow Hotel

180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Meet your guide in front of the The Ludlow Hotel, 180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, United States

What's included:

• Tips on the best kosher restaurants, cafes and stores
• Private Tour of Jewish heritage sites in Lower East Side (itinerary depends on the option selected)
• Interesting facts and stories about NYC's Jewish population
• Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5-hour option only)
• 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice

Not included:

• Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2-hour option)

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours, 30 minutes

The Ludlow Hotel

180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Meet your guide in front of the The Ludlow Hotel, 180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, United States

10 minutes

The Angel Orensanz Foundation

172 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Private walking tour to explore the Jewish heritage of the Lower East Side. Your Licensed Guide will take you to sites that played a key role in the lives of Jewish immigrants. One of the most remarkable stops is the Angel Orensanz Cultural Foundation, originally the first synagogue built in this neighborhood.

40 minutes

Bialystoker Synagogue

7 Willett St, New York, NY 10002, USA

You will also pass by the Bialystoker Synagogue, an active place of worship since 1826, known for its striking interior and deep historical significance.

Pass by without stopping

East Broadway Street

E Broadway St, New Cassel, NY 11590, USA

As you walk through East Broadway, you’ll come across the Educational Alliance, a historic institution that once provided crucial support for Jewish immigrants arriving in New York at the turn of the 20th century.

40 minutes

Forward Building

173 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA

Just a few steps away is the Forward Building, the former home of Forverts, a prominent Yiddish-language newspaper that played a major role in Jewish-American culture.

10 minutes

Museum At Eldridge Street

12 Eldridge St, Between Canal And Division Streets, New York City, 10002-6204, New York

Your journey through time will end at the stunning Synagogue-Museum at Eldridge Street, a beautifully restored 19th-century house of worship showcasing Jewish heritage and Moorish Revival architecture.

20 minutes

New York City

New York City, New York

Round trip transfer - A professional driver will pick you up from your accommodation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle and bring you to the Lower East Side, so you can focus entirely on the experience. This hassle-free transfer ensures a smooth and relaxing tour from start to finish.

1 hour, 30 minutes