Lower East Side Food & History Tour
3 hours
Max 12
Why take this tour?
Devour are the food specialists in our family, running all of our food tours. They're obsessed with finding the most authentic and tasty food and the biggest characters at the local market. We think that passion makes them the best at what they do.
Highlights
- Try seven delicious samples across historic family-run businesses dotted along the Lower East Side (enough food for a full meal).
- Discover some of the best-loved restaurants in town including Katz's Delicatessen, the oldest in New York!
- Hear the engrossing story of the neighborhood’s history from the 19th century center of Jewish life to an immigrant cuisine hotspot.
- Sample a variety of flavors and dishes from around the world, all of which make the Lower East Side a foodie haven.
- See how the neighborhood has transformed from authentic dishes to modern twists on classic staples.
- Sites Visited
- Lower East Side
- Katz's Deli
- Dominican breakfast counter
- Charcuterie stall
- Modern bodega
- Chinese restaurant
- Pickle shop
- Doughnut shop
- Tour Includes
- 7 tastes at 7 family-run businesses (enough for breakfast and lunch)
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
- Local guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
Step back in time and discover the history of the Lower East Side through its food.
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based on 16 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Excellent mix of food and history. Visiting real iconic places for food (including Katz diner). Amazing local knowledge from a fantastic guide
Tripadvisor customer · Scenic230635 · Oct 31, 2025 Excellent
Perfecly, our Guide Meri was the best! Thx again, Meri! :-)
GetYourGuide customer · Natascha · Oct 28, 2025 Excellent
Amazing tour! Brian was a great guide, very knowledgable about the area and the foods! And helpful with suggestions of where to go all over New York!
Tripadvisor customer · Caitlin · Oct 26, 2025 Great
This is a fun tour, you get a taste from several (very) different local restaurants. The portions you get aren’t large but adequate since there are several (six if I recall correctly).
Tripadvisor customer · Travis · Oct 19, 2025 Excellent
The tour was perfect as is! Had a lovely time.
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