What You Will Do
The Lower East Side is the ultimate immigrant neighborhood. A popular place for newly arrived immigrants to New York going back to the 1840's, the Lower East Side has seen large immigrant populations from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. Join us for a walk through history as you learn why immigrants gathered in this area and why they left. Sample food from famous eateries in the area and see landmarks that tell the story of this unique neighborhood. This tour is perfect for food and history lovers of all ages!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
The tour meets in front of the Eldridge Street Synagogue at 12 Eldridge Street. The guide will be outside, so do not enter the building. Our guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour, which begins promptly at 1:00pm.
1
Lower East Side
2 hours
2 hour walking tour of the Lower East Side
2
Museum at Eldridge Street
Eldridge Steet Synagogue
3
The Pickle Guys
10 minutes
Pickles
4
Kossar's Bagels & Bialys (LES)
10 minutes
Bialys and bagels
5
University Settlement House
10 minutes
A settlement house that helped shape the neighborhood
6
Economy Candy
5 minutes
The most famous candy shop in Lower Manhattan
7
The Angel Orensanz Foundation
5 minutes
A former Synagogue and current art space
8
Katz's Delicatessen
5 minutes
New York's most famous deli
9
Yonah Schimmel's Knish Bakery
5 minutes
A Lower East Side staple
10
Essex Street Market
20 minutes
New York's Most Historic Market
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