All New York Tours

Lower East Side Food & History Tour

16 reviews

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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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings

4.4 /5

based on 16 Walks’ customer ratings

Overall rating

4.4 /5

16 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.6/5

Latest reviews

Excellent

Sara was amazing. It was clear she is very knowledgable about the things on the tour and her passion for the history and food of the neighborhood is commendable. She is a demand probably the best tour guide our family has had the pleasure of meeting. The various eateries on the tour were delicious and fun.

Verified · Donald · USA · Male · May 26, 2025

Excellent

This tour was fabulous. Our guide, Craig, was just delightful. Warm personality, very knowledgeable, and extremely fun to talk to. The places we visited and food were fabulous and very diverse. The history of the neighbourhood and food was woven together so well. Would highly recommend this tour.

Verified · Sally · Australia · Female · Oct 06, 2024

Excellent

Sara was a fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgeable and we loved every second of the tour. Definitely worth booking onto!

Verified · Stevie · United Kingdom · Female · Sep 19, 2024

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!