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
Butcher stall
Modern bodega
Chinese restaurant
Pickle shop
Local bakery
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.
Book Now
Total Customer Reviews: 8
Verified Ratings
4.3/5
based on 8 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.8/5
Latest reviews
Great
Great tour tasting classics from a very dynamic neighborhood with some history sprinkled in along the way. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and personable tour guide!
Verified·Anne·Apr 23, 2024·USA·Female·45 to 54 years
Excellent
Recommend highly!
Verified·Edward·Apr 23, 2024·USA·Male·75 or older years
Great
Jerry was a superb guide and despite only having three people on the tour went above and beyond. He showed us a side of New York that we would never of seen unless we had taken the tour from Beastie Boys Square to Essex Market to the Pickle Guys.
Despite the rain it was one of the highlights of our time in New York.
Verified·Nick·Oct 01, 2023·United Kingdom·Male·55 to 64 years
Excellent
Stephen was an excellent guide, he took us to places we would never have found independently. His knowledge of New York seemed to know no bounds.
Verified·Andy·Sep 24, 2023·United Kingdom·Male·55 to 64 years
Excellent
This was an excellent and informative tour that introduced us to an area of New York we would never have otherwise visited and to foods that were completely new to us. The guide was excellent, the insight into the cultural history of the lower east side was fascinating and the food was all of an exceptional quality. I would highly recommend this tour.
Verified·Richard·Jun 05, 2023·United Kingdom·Male·45 to 54 years