Lower East Side Tours and Tickets

Delve deeper into the food and multicultural history of Manhattan’s Lower East Side than you could alone on this small-group walking tour. Rather than guessing at eateries and foods to try, let a guide showcase local hotspots and specialties; and chart their European, Jewish, and other cultural roots. Taste snacks such as “knish” doughballs, “bialy” filled rolls, and more; and learn stories of 19th-century immigrant life that many travelers miss.

Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the 'Around Manhattan' narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). One beer or glass of wine is provided, as well as soda.

The Lower East Side can seem intimidating to explore on your own, but this Tastes of the Lower East Side food tour is a perfect introduction to the neighborhood, its history, and, of course, its food. Explore the LES on foot and learn about its rich immigrant past. Hear about the various groups who immigrated to New York City and sample some of the delicious foods that they brought with them.

Join me on this walking food tour through Manhattan's Chinatown. We’ll weave through the streets discussing the evolution of this historic area while tasting three of my neighborhood favorites. You will also visit Chinatown's largest food market and I will provide insights and explanations on the practices of Chinatown's businesses. This tour is great for: - private groups - team building - families Please note: - come with an appetite - wear comfortable shoes - contact me regarding dietary restrictions

New York City’s Lower East side is home to many cultures and plenty of good food. Focus primarily on this area’s Jewish culture during this food tour. Start your tour with NYC’s most iconic food—the bagel—and follow your guide to bakeries, delis, candy shops, and markets that celebrate Jewish heritage. Visit synagogues, museums and local landmarks to hear stories about daily life and traditions in this colorful NYC community.

Get the most out of your exploration of Downtown Manhattan, including the Lower East Side and Chinatown, by traveling with a guide. Through in-depth commentary, you'll learn that there's much more to the city than Times Square, as you discuss its immigrant culture and history. Hit up cocktail lounges, rooftops with panoramic views, and off-the-beaten-path venues just as the sun is setting.

On this private tour, get up close and personal with the Lower East Side: one of Manhattan’s most diverse and dynamic neighborhoods. Pick a departure time that works for your schedule, and meet your guide. You’ll see the Eldridge Street Synagogue, popular eateries like Katz’s Deli and Russ & Daughters, the Manhattan Bridge, and more. As you go, learn about the immigrants who shaped the area, the history of tenement housing, the Lower East Side’s rich culinary culture, and more.

Foodies experience the diverse flavors of New York City’s Lower East Side on this culinary walking tour. Join your guide to begin your stroll, where you can uncover the immigrant history of the neighborhood, and learn how diverse cultures contributed to the rich culinary world of the Lower East Side today. Highlights include the tastings at six different shops, restaurants, and cafés, where you sample everything from traditional Jewish delicacies and bagels to old-fashioned candies, donuts, and more.

From bohemian Greenwich Village to fashion-forward Soho; New York's neighbourhoods each have their own distinctive character. On this walking tour, benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide and enjoy an itinerary customized to suit your interests. Perhaps visit Little Italy and Chinatown, see Times Square and Grand Central, or stroll around Central Park.

If you’re not familiar with NYC, going out at night can seem pretty intimidating. This NYC nightlife tour puts your mind at ease by planning out your night for you. Be led by a guide who knows the downtown area better than most and visit four different venues from rooftop bars to speakeasys. Enjoy skip-the-line entry at each location.

Experience what Manhattan’s Lower East Side was like in the roaring twenties on a three-hour prohibition pub crawl. Tour original speakeasies of the era and stop into hidden modern day examples that you need a secret password to enter. Learn about the notorious gangsters who ran the city decades ago and hear what Lower East Side parties were like during prohibition. Stop at various venues and enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne along the way.

Enrich your understanding of New York as a city of immigrants, exiles, and refugees on this walking tour of the Lower East Side. With an informative guide leading the way, learn about the African burial ground beneath the city’s pavement, the Italian slum of Mulberry Bend, the Five Points neighborhood of “Gangs of New York” fame, and the waves of poor immigrants who called this corner of lower Manhattan home.

Art enthusiasts can unpack the nuanced contemporary art world with this guided tour to several standout New York City galleries on Manhattan's trendy Lower East Side. Follow your guide to explore outside-the-box art spaces featuring contemporary works and experimental exhibits. Chat about the work with your art critic-guide as you go, and learn about the most important shows up in NYC.

New York’s vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood has, in recent years, become a hub of some of the city’s most experimental and boundary-pushing street art. Go on a small-group, cultural walking tour of the neighborhood, and spot noteworthy works by internationally renowned artists. Meet your guide at the Houston Bowery Wall in Nolita—famed for its ever-changing murals—and then venture to the LES. You’ll admire pieces in the 100 Gates Project, will see work by Shephard Fairey and Space Invader, and learn more about the vibrant local street art community.

What separates my guided tours from the others is mine are customized based on the interests of my guests. The small group experience allows me to customize the route and stops, provide more options, and work together to create a unique itinerary. The landmarks visited, the topics discussed, and the food & drink break options are all thoughtful inclusions I believe my guests will find a personal connection with. The conversations held at each point of interest aim to build an appreciation of those who made New York City. At the end of the day, I hope to leave everyone, including myself, feeling inspired and moved by what they saw and learned.

One of Manhattan’s most eclectic and diverse areas, the Lower East Side has long been home to different cultures and communities. On this small-group tour, you’ll learn all about that history—and will taste some of the area’s top bites. Meet your guide in Lower Manhattan to view a historic monument, and then set off on foot. In between tastings of Italian cheese, Chinese dumplings, and more, spot landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge.

Once one of the most densely populated districts in the world, Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side of Manhattan have witnessed numerous changes during the past hundred years. This walking tour is a resourceful glimpse into the past, with stops at some off-the beaten track locations. The tour will focus on a few of the remaining vestiges and surviving structures of this era of immigration and offer a taste of the delectable flavors of each neighborhood. This tour will review the reasons each of these groups left their homelands and the impact they had on the history of New York City. \ We will start at Columbus Park in Chinatown which was the initial site of the famous “Five Points.” After exploring Chinatown and eating tasty dumplings, we’ll move to Little Italy to see some sites and sample some traditional dishes. We’ll then move on to the Lower East Side to learn its history and sample authentic Jewish food.

New York is big and wonderful. And, at times, overwhelming. Whatever your tour goals or interests, I'll help you plan the ideal itinerary. Plus, I'll show you places only real New Yorkers know. (If desired, we can arrange for a private vehicle and driver for an additional fee, paid directly to the driver.)

Explore the immigrant history of NYC through the stories of its downtown neighborhoods while visiting iconic bars, cocktail lounges and rooftops. Walk amongst the original Manhattan neighborhoods that catapulted New York into international prominence while sipping cocktails at modern venues that pay homage to the city's amazing journey. This night-out tour visits three of NYC's premier drinking establishments with high-quality mixology and the type of personality that defines our unique city. This night out tour will finish at a club/lounge which you can enjoy until the early morning hours.

Once the most densely populated districts in the world, the lower east side of Manhattan has witnessed numerous changes during the past hundred years. This walking tour is a resourceful glimpse of the past. The tour will focus on a few of the remaining vestiges and surviving buildings and structures of an era of Jewish immigration. The streets were lined with numerous stores and pushcarts including Jewish delicatessens, bakeries, pickle stands, cafeterias to name a few. You will be shown buildings and structures that still exist today as well as those that have been restored, re-purposed, demolished, and abandoned. I will speak about what transformed the neighborhood and conclude with a discussion of several food establishments that still exist today and a brief look at the Lower East Side today. Along the way, we’ll stop at a couple of these to nibble on traditional Jewish food.

Discover the highlights and overlooked history of the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on a private sightseeing tour in New York City. This immersive excursion is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond the rehearsed large group tours. As you stroll through each influential neighborhood, your guide will provide detailed commentary on their history and lasting influence. Additional stops include City Hall Park and Collect Pond Park.

The huge number of pizza spots in New York City can be overwhelming, but this guided walking tour will help you find the slices truly worth trying. As you make your way through Greenwich Village, Little Italy, and the Lower East Side, you’ll sample several styles of this quintessential New York food while learning about the city’s neighborhoods and culture.