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Overview
Eat traditional Jewish foods and walk historic streets that reveal the heart of Manhattan’s immigrant past. This must visit destination brings the 1880s to life and leaves you with a deeper understanding of what the Lower East Side was and what it has become.
Uncover stories of Jewish immigration, family traditions, and neighborhood transformation. Trace the footsteps of those who arrived with everything they owned in a suitcase and built a new life on crowded, noisy streets. Along the way, you’ll sample old-world flavors from beloved shops and explore buildings that still carry echoes of a time when the LES was the heart of NY’s immigrant story.
Delve into the rich history of the Lower East Side, once the most densely populated district in the world. This tour offers a glimpse into the past, focusing on the era of Jewish immigration and the transformation of the neighborhood over the last hundred years.
What's included
3 food Stops
Gratuities
What to expect
Lower East Side
45m
Stroll through this historic NYC neighborhood and sample foods that are a staple of Jewish culture.
The Pickle Guys
15m
It was estimated that during the heyday of Jewish immigration (1880-1924) over 60 pickle stores existed. This is one of the few that still remain.
Seward Park
10m
Visit one of the oldest municipal parks in Manhattan. The park named after William Henry Seward, a U.S. Senator from New York, was opened in 1903. See one of the few statues in the U.S. dedicated to Togo, the sled dog who led the most treacherous route of the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska.
Hester Street Fair
15m
Experience the street that was one full of peddlers and
pushcarts. Learn what happened to all of the vendors.
10m
See the sign of a famous bank of the lower east side and
see what this magnificent building was transformed into.
Essex Market
15m
Learn the history of markets like this once were created
and see a modern marketplace today.
This is the ending point for the tour. The tour will end by the subway station (F, M, J) on the South East Corner.
10m
See the site of the oldest Jewish newspaper in New York City and the current site and the find out what’s there now.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet in front of The Pickle Guys on the corner of South East Corner of Grand and Essex Street. Your guide will be holding a sign.
End point
Tour will end by the subway station (F, M, J) on the South East Corner.
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
