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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Follow in the footsteps of Jewish immigrants on New York's Lower East Side. Explore historic synagogues, bustling markets, iconic delis, and the sites of labor activism. Uncover stories of faith, food, and resilience that shaped both a neighborhood and a nation. Taste history, see hidden gems, and discover the heart of immigrant New York. Solve puzzles, explore the city, and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
What's included
Full flexibility: start at any hour, take a break at any time and resume later
Next-gen mobile app guides you through each step of your adventure
Explore the surroundings with a truly unique, immersive, GPS-enabled experience
Interactive self-guided tour lets you move at your own pace
A physical tour guide (not included)
What to expect
10m
Step into Katz's Delicatessen, New York's legendary Jewish deli since 1888. Find the iconic 'When Harry Met Sally' table, snap a photo of your epic sandwich, and soak up decades of delicious history.
10m
Founded in 1914, Russ & Daughters is a legendary Lower East Side appetizing store, famous for smoked fish, bagels, and classic Jewish specialties. Grab a Smoked Salmon (Nova) Bagel and experience a true taste of New York’s immigrant food heritage!
10m
Step inside the Tenement Museum at 103 Orchard St, where generations of immigrants forged new lives in crowded apartments. Explore recreated homes, uncover hidden clues, and piece together real stories of resilience and hope. Can you solve the mysteries left behind by former tenants?
10m
Visit Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue, the only Romaniote synagogue in the Western Hemisphere. Discover Greek Jewish traditions, unique architecture, and centuries-old Torah scrolls in the heart of New York's Lower East Side.
10m
Stroll down Orchard Street and uncover its immigrant roots! Hunt for century-old storefronts or faded Yiddish signs, and imagine the bustling market life of 1905. Perfect for history buffs and curious explorers.
10m
Snap a photo of the iconic Forward Building, once the heart of Yiddish journalism and activism. Bonus: Find the Marx and Engels bas-relief portraits! Perfect for history buffs and photo hunters.
10m
Marvel at the breathtaking stained glass and Moorish arches of the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue. Decode Hebrew inscriptions, uncover hidden symbols, and immerse yourself in the stories of New York's immigrant past.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Use Google Maps or other map services to arrive at this location. When you arrive, please follow the instructions inside the indicated mobile app closely.
End point
Reach this checkpoint to complete the tour.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Requires installing a mobile app (instructions in confirmation email)
Not recommended for visually impaired people
Not recommended for people with impaired mobility
Not recommended for seniors over 80
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
