Lower East Side Immigrant History Walking Tour

The Lower East Side is the neighborhood that has been the melting pot for immigrants — Italian, Jewish, German, Latino and Asian — for many generations. On this walking tour, you'll see an evolution of the neighborhood, from the old tenements to mom-and-pop shops to hip designer shops and restaurants.
The walking tour is a wonderful activity for elementary, high school and college students, families, as well as team building activities.

Meeting Point

137 E Houston St

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

Departure Point: Lower East Side. Yonah Schimmels Knish Deli.
Take the F train to Second Avenue or the D train to Bleecker Street and walk to the deli.

What's included:

• Local guide

Not included:

• Transportation to/from attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Lower East Side

New York City, New York

Explore the Lower East Side with a knowledgeable guide and learn how this area has been a melting pot for immigrants for generations.

Orchard Street

New York City, New York

This informative walking tour provides you with interesting facts about these following locations

Landmark's Sunshine Cinema

143 E Houston St, Between 1st and 2nd Aves, New York City, 10002-1018, New York

Travel the evolution of the neighborhood, from the old tenements to mom-and-pop shops to hip designer shops and restaurants. The lower corner of Manhattan has much history to discover!

Economy Candy

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

This informative walking tour provides you with interesting facts about these following locations.

Williamsburg Bridge

70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle Path, New York City, 11211, New York

Travel the evolution of the neighborhood, from the old tenements to mom-and-pop shops to hip designer shops and restaurants. The lower corner of Manhattan has much history to discover!