Lower East Side Food Tour in New York City
About this experience
Enjoy a variety of delicious delicacies from New York's premier appetizing shop, ethnic eateries, and mom-and-pop restaurants while expanding your knowledge of NYC on this Lower East Side Food Tour!
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We had a fantastic time. Jack was knowledgeable and nice, and really prepared logistically, e.g. he had water bottles for us in his backpack and gave us a heads up as to where all the bathroom stops were on our tour. The food was amazing, and even though we are New Yorkers, we learned a lot! We would definitely do this again. Pickled pineapple for the win!
What's Included
- Tour provider is recipient of aTrip Advisor Certificate of Excellence award
- This 3-hour walking tour includes 6 delicious food tastings
- Explore the Lower East Side's tenement buildings and synagogues
- Your friendly and knowledgeable tour guide will provide you with an insider's look into how the foods are made at ethnic eateries and trendy restaurants
- A great tour for tourists and locals alike!
What happens on the day
Learn about the history, culture and architecture of the Lower East Side, while sampling delicious food on this Lower East Side Food Tour!
Explore what was once an immigrant and working class neighborhood rich in diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings and about a neighborhood, best known for having once been a center of Jewish culture. You will view historic synagogues and taste delicacies from the best delis, bakeries and traditional appetizing stores in the city.
In between food tastings, your guide will provide you with an insider's look into how foods are made and what has made these eateries so prized among locals.
Enjoy 6 tastings from different food establishments that may include (subject to change):
- Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery - Taste a delicious potato knish, always baked and round
- Russ & Daughter's - NYC's premier appetizing shop
- Katz's Delicatessen - The best delicatessen in New York
- Kossar's Bialys - The oldest bialy bakery in the U.S.
- The Pickle Guys - Pickles from an old Eastern European Recipe
- Doughnut Plant - A mouthwatering family recipe
- North Dumpling - Authentic handmade northern Chinese dumplings
- Economy Candy - All kinds of candy, nuts & dried fruit, from floor to ceiling
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-round:
Mondays & Sundays - 11:00 AM
Important Details
Essential Information
- All food tastings are included in the price
- This is a 3-hour guided walking tour at a casual pace
- Tour is suitable for all ages and fitness levels
- It is recommended to bring a bottle of water
- Food tastings will happily fill most stomachs
- Children under the age of 5 are free, unless they are going to participate in the food tastings
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, all bookings for this experience are final.
Customer Reviews
We had a fantastic time. Jack was knowledgeable and nice, and really prepared logistically, e.g. he had water bottles for us in his backpack and gave us a heads up as to where all the bathroom stops were on our tour. The food was amazing, and even though we are New Yorkers, we learned a lot! We would definitely do this again. Pickled pineapple for the win!
Guide was personable and knowledgeable.
Response from Virgin Gifts
Hello Craig, I am very happy to hear that you had such a great tour guide. I imagine it made the experience all that more special with getting to learn new things while trying tasty foods. I hope your day was full of flavor and fun. Regards, Briana
My daughter and I went on a previous food tour in the West Village with a different guide. We enjoyed the Lower East Side Food Tour far more, which we attribute to Frank. He was personable, upbeat, efficient, enthusiastic and informative. A wonderful time.
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