Taste Chinese, Italian, and Jewish specialties while exploring NYC immigrant history
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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.
How long is the tour?
This tour is 3 hours long.
Where does it end?
It ends at the new Essex Market on Delaney and Essex Street.
How strenuous is this tour?
This tour is easy and most people can participate.
Is this tour ADA accessible?
Yes, it is.
Is this tour mostly indoors or outdoors?
This tour is mostly outdoors.
100% refund up to 24 hours before the tour start. For cancellations within 24 hours, rescheduling may be offered.
Columbus Park on the corner of Mulberry and Worth Streets
Visitors consistently rave about the exceptional tour guides here, particularly Richard, who leads several different walking tours including Grand Central Terminal, Gilded Age mansions, and Fifth Avenue experiences. People describe him as incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and engaging, with one reviewer noting he knew so much that guests didn't even have questions. The tours reveal hidden secrets and fascinating historical details that bring iconic NYC locations to life, and guides come prepared with visual aids and even hearing devices for elderly participants who need them. The variety of themed tours appeals to history buffs and casual tourists alike, from New Amsterdam colonial history to Gilded Age architecture. Justin, who created and leads the New Amsterdam tour, receives special praise for his depth of knowledge and passion for the subject. Other guides like Ro also get mentioned for keeping groups engaged throughout multi-hour walking experiences. Expect about 90 minutes to two hours of walking, but reviewers consistently say the time flies by thanks to intriguing stories and enthusiastic guides who handle questions graciously.
We did the secrets to Grand Central tour with Richard and it was such a wonderful tour. Richard is so incredibly knowledgeable about GCT that most of us didn't even have any questions. He was informative and knew his way around so well. Highly recommend and would definitely take another tour with Richard.
P F
January 9, 2026
We did the secrets to Grand Central tour with Richard and it was such a wonderful tour. Richard is so incredibly knowledgeable about GCT that most of us didn't even have any questions. He was informative and knew his way around so well. Highly recommend and would definitely take another tour with Richard.
P F
January 9, 2026