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• Explore the Lower East Side in NYC
• 3-Hour Culinary Adventure
• Taste the Best Pickles in the Neighborhood

Why We Love This Unique Experience

Indulge in a 3-hour culinary adventure through the Lower East Side on a delightful food tour. With stops at 6 unique eateries, you'll savor a variety of delectable dishes that will surely satisfy your taste buds. Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural diversity of this once immigrant and working-class neighborhood, while learning about the iconic tenement buildings and more.

Beginning at the vibrant Lower East Side, known for its blend of gritty streets and trendy establishments, the tour will take you on a flavorful journey through the area's eclectic food scene. From iconic delis like Katz's to the nostalgic ambience of Essex Street Market, each stop offers a true taste of the neighborhood's culinary heritage.

Perfect for food enthusiasts or anyone seeking a unique experience, this Lower East Side food tour makes for an excellent gift. Delight a friend or loved one with the chance to explore the vibrant food culture of New York City and create lasting memories along the way.

What People Are Saying

(71 reviews)

Embark on a culinary journey through New York City's Lower East Side with this food tour that has delighted customers time and again! Participants rave about the excellent variety of tastings—from iconic pastrami sandwiches at Katz's Deli to delicious knishes, bialys, pickles, and doughnuts—ensuring no one leaves hungry. With engaging and knowledgeable guides like Matt and Alec, guests appreciate the perfect blend of historical insights and delicious bites, making it an enriching experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this tour promises a fun, educational, and mouth-watering adventure that captures the essence of NYC’s vibrant food culture!

Experience Highlights

Delicious Food Variety... Knowledgeable Guides... Historical Insights... Great for Families... Generous Portions... Memorable Experience... Engaging Tour... Unique Eateries... Fun Atmosphere... Highly Recommended...

Experience Overview:

Lower East Side Eats Food Tour

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!

Meeting Point

205 E Houston St

205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA

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

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

Not included:

Transportation to and from the meeting location

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Katz's Delicatessen

205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA

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

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

El Castillo De Jagua

113 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Amazingly Delicious Authentic Dominican Cuisine (Est. 1986)

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Economy Candy

108 Rivington St, , New York City, 10002-2204, New York

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)