Lower East Side Food & History Tour

22 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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Total Customer Reviews: 22

Verified Ratings
4.3 /5
based on 15 Walks’ customer ratings
Rating summary by category
Guide
4.6/5
Latest reviews
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 · Oct 06, 2024 · Australia · Female · 55 to 64 years
Excellent
Sara was a fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgeable and we loved every second of the tour. Definitely worth booking onto!
Verified · Stevie · Sep 19, 2024 · United Kingdom · Female · 25 to 34 years
Excellent
All the food was deliciousespecially the dumplings. Learned a ton of history and Jerry, our guide, was great. My favorite way to get to know an area is through these food tours.
Viator customer · May 01, 2024
Excellent
Jerry, our tour guide was FANTASTIC! The dumplings were the amazing!! A good variety of food to try. Very laid back and had a great time.
Viator customer · May 01, 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!
Verified · Anne · Apr 23, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

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