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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4.4 /5
based on 16 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.4 /5
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Latest reviews
Excellent
James was a wonderful tour guide! He was informative and interesting and we learned a lot about the history and culture of the lower east side. He was able to adjust to our dietary needs and we ate some really great food on the tour.
I highly recommend James and the lower east side food tour!
Tripadvisor customer · Curiosity819715 · Sep 12, 2025 Great
Lisa was great. I liked Katz, dumpling place and donut place. The vegan, SA and cheese be place were ok. The neighborhood tour was great
Tripadvisor customer · GoPlaces42328379590 · Sep 06, 2025 Excellent
Amazing tour with lots of great stops and interesting facts about the neighborhood. Brian is great! Would highly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Ashley · Aug 29, 2025 Excellent
We enjoyed the tour immensely. Brian was a great tour guide. Not only did we get a taste of the foods but were given the history of the area.
Tripadvisor customer · Jim · Aug 29, 2025 Excellent
Excellent tour! Great variety of foods and establishments. Brian was knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend
Tripadvisor customer · Kylla · Aug 29, 2025
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Lower East Side Food & History Tour
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Latest reviews
Excellent
James was a wonderful tour guide! He was informative and interesting and we learned a lot about the history and culture of the lower east side. He was able to adjust to our dietary needs and we ate some really great food on the tour.
I highly recommend James and the lower east side food tour!
Tripadvisor customer · Curiosity819715 · Sep 12, 2025 Great
Lisa was great. I liked Katz, dumpling place and donut place. The vegan, SA and cheese be place were ok. The neighborhood tour was great
Tripadvisor customer · GoPlaces42328379590 · Sep 06, 2025 Excellent
We enjoyed the tour immensely. Brian was a great tour guide. Not only did we get a taste of the foods but were given the history of the area.
Tripadvisor customer · Jim · Aug 29, 2025 Excellent
Truly enjoyed this tour. Brian is wonderful and knowledgeable Unique places we would have never found and cool history
Tripadvisor customer · Norms · Aug 29, 2025 Excellent
Excellent tour! Great variety of foods and establishments. Brian was knowledgeable and personable. Would highly recommend
Tripadvisor customer · Kylla · Aug 29, 2025 Excellent
Amazing tour with lots of great stops and interesting facts about the neighborhood. Brian is great! Would highly recommend.
Tripadvisor customer · Ashley · Aug 29, 2025 Great
Okay. Katz was by far the best stop! My teen love the Dominican restaurant. We had a quick stop at a Market for a sandwich tasting. The dumpling stop was also really good.
There was something for everyone. We did not particularly like the vegetarian bagel place, or the donut dessert stop.
Lisa was GREAT! Very friendly, engaging, knowledgeable, and made sure we had space to eat in the busy eateries. Would definitely recommend her.
Tripadvisor customer · Josh · Aug 23, 2025 Excellent
Guide was outstanding. Great knowledge of history of the area and shared an interest in food with all of the people on the tour. Took my 11 and 13 year-old boys and they had a great time.
GetYourGuide customer · Jim · United States · Aug 22, 2025 Great
Lisa was well versed in the Lower East Side and passionate about sharing its food with us. She paced the tour well and I left full but not stuffed.
Tripadvisor customer · eae4 · Aug 09, 2025 Great
Great guide great tastings, lots of fun for all ages and tastes. I personally was not wild about the vegan option but it was still amazing fun and super interesting! I recommend without reservation.
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