Taste Chinese, Italian, and Jewish specialties while exploring NYC immigrant history
3 hours
Guided tour, Food samples
Explore Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Lower East Side on a 3 hour walking tour that blends food tastings with stories of immigrant life. Discover historic landmarks and sample Chinese, Italian, and Jewish favorites along the way.
This is a mostly outdoor, easy walk and is ADA accessible. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
100% refund up to 24 hours before the tour start. For cancellations within 24 hours, rescheduling may be offered.
This tour is 3 hours long.
It ends at the new Essex Market on Delaney and Essex Street.
This tour is easy and most people can participate.
Columbus Park on the corner of Mulberry and Worth Streets
New York history comes alive on these tours, with guides like Richard, Ross, Justin, Laura, and Pete consistently earning praise for their depth of knowledge and engaging storytelling. From the Gilded Age mansions of the Upper East Side to the hidden details of Grand Central Terminal and the Woolworth Building, the tours cover fascinating corners of the city that most visitors never think to explore. Groups of mixed ages seem to enjoy these experiences equally, and several reviewers noted that the content never feels dumbed down or padded out. The guides are clearly passionate about their subjects and happy to field questions along the way. If you're looking for a tour that feels more like a conversation with a knowledgeable local than a scripted walk, this one delivers.
Fantastic tour. All of our ages loved it! Highly recommend !
Natasha Bottari
May 22, 2026
Fantastic tour. All of our ages loved it! Highly recommend !
Natasha Bottari
May 22, 2026