NYC: The Story Of Lower East Side's Food Culture
New York City, USA
3 hours
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.
What's Included?
- Learn about the importance of immigration to the city
- Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
- Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Sample 4 historic dishes on 4 Food stops (dish samples such as dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
- See 100-year old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional food
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
In front of the African Burial Ground National Monument, across from 7 Elk Street (between Duane and Elk Street), New York, NY 10007
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African Burial Ground National Monument
5 minutes
We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children aged 5 years and younger are welcome at no charge.
- Maximum group size is 14.
- This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
- Experience happens rain, shine, or snow unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
Guide Options
- Guide - English