Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Eat your way through the history of the Lower East Side as you skip the lines of the neighborhood's famed delis and uncover hidden gems, with reserved museum entry, on this small group walking tour. Go beyond the tourist traps — immerse yourself in a neighborhood generations of immigrants have called home.
- Transport yourself to the 1800s with reserved entry into the Museum at Eldridge Street, a century-old synagogue filled to the brim with art
- Bite into a sampler from the last Lower East Side store that pickles fruits and vegetables the old fashioned way
- Taste why New Yorkers are so picky about their bagels when you visit Russ & Daughters, a historic deli with the city's best bagel
- Dive into culinary tales past and present as you munch on a beloved Jewish baked good and a platter of dumplings
- Follow a guide as they unfurl the hidden gem buildings that tell the Lower East Side's story
- This tour is a small group of 10, ensuring a personalized experience
Options
Private Tour
Private tour
Lower East Side Experience
What's included
2 hour tour of the Lower East Side with a licensed professional guide
Curated digital map with neighborhood recommendations for after the tour
Option available for a private tour
Skip the line to get a pickle sampler from an old-style Lower East Side pickle staple
Small group (10 people or fewer) to ensure a personalized experience
Skip the line entry to the Museum at Eldridge Street, a gorgeous hidden century old synagogue
Skip the line to get a bagel from Russ & Daughters, a world-famous historic deli
Visit to Essex Market, a locale beloved by everyday New Yorkers
Baked goods from America's first bialy shop
Gratuities
Price of optional lunch at Katz's not included
What to expect
5m
Meet your guide outside a local cafe
The Pickle Guys
10m · Admission ticket included
Visit Essex Street's last remaining pickle store for a sampler platter full of veggies pickled using a traditional method.
20m · Admission ticket included
Stop into a century-old deli and sample a bialy, a pastry you'll wish you'd have known about sooner.
Lower East Side
10m
Explore New York City's historic Lower East Side, hearing how generations of immigrants have made the neighborhood their home.
15m
Walk to an iconic New York deli to try a world famous New York City bagel
Museum At Eldridge Street
30m · Admission ticket included
Visit one of the most beautiful spaces in all of New York City, a 100-plus year old synagogue full of art.
Essex Market
15m
Visit an expansive food hall beloved by New Yorkers to sample New York City living
5m
End at Katz's Delicatessen with the option to go in and have lunch
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide outside of Café Grumpy on Essex Street.
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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.
