Lower East Side Food Tasting Tour in New York
Taste Lower East Side classics from longtime delis, bakeries, and neighborhood favorites
Duration
3 Hours
Includes
Food tastings, 1 bottle water
Highlights
Walk the Lower East Side and sample foods while you learn about the neighborhood’s immigrant roots, tenement history, and Jewish cultural legacy. You’ll stop at a mix of delis, bakeries, ethnic eateries, and a classic candy store (stops are subject to change).
- Sample tastings from 6 specialty shops, eateries, and restaurants
- Explore historic tenement buildings and view neighborhood synagogues
- Visit Economy Candy, serving the neighborhood since 1937
- Taste a tres leches and blackout cake doughnut from Doughnut Plant NYC
- Learn about local culture, history, and gentrification with a guide
What's Included
- Food tastings
- One bottle of water
Things to know
Additional drinks are not included and must be purchased separately. Guide gratuity is not included; tipping 15%–20% is customary. Pets are not allowed.
Cancellation Policy
Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. Runs rain or shine. If the seller cancels due to weather, you can reschedule to another time (subject to availability).
FAQs
Dress casually and wear comfortable shoes or sneakers. Bring your appetite and curiosity.
Plan to be on your feet for about 3 hours. You’ll walk at a casual pace, stand at stops, and go up small stairs at some establishments.
You’ll taste foods from 6 specialty shops, eateries, and restaurants. Many guests say it’s enough for lunch.
Meeting details
205 East Houston Street (outside in front of Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888."