New York, United States of America

Lower East Side food tour

Tours and excursions
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Non Refundable
Join this tour to eat your way through the streets as you sample delicacies from New York's premier appetizing shop and "mom and pop" restaurants! Sidewalks of NY offers irresistible New York Food Tours in the cultural hotspot of the Lower East Side.

Highlights

  • Don’t fall for the culinary tourist traps when you’re in Manhattan!
  • No waiting in line wrapped around the block for scrumptious delicacies
  • The personalities of our native New Yorker tour guides will thrill and entertain you

Description

Join us as we explore what was once an immigrant and working-class neighborhood rich in ethnic diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings occupied by the poor. The neighborhood is best known for having once been a center of Jewish culture. We will view historic synagogues as well as "nosh" on delicacies from the best "...

What's Included

  • All food tastings are included, One bottle of water will be provided, Wheelchair accessible
  • Additional drinks will have to be purchased on your own, Tip for your food tour guide. It is customary to tip your guide 15%-20% of the purchase price

Important informations

  • Instant confirmation  COVID-19 information: Government regulations compliant, Regular desinfection, Hands Sanitizers, Equipment sanitized Where: 205 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002 Meeting point: Meet your guide outside Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888." The sign is on the Ludlow Street side of Katz's. Katz's is on the corner of East Houston Street and Ludlow St. If you're late and miss the group outside, go inside the Deli to find your tour guide. What to remember:  Minimum purchase quantity: 2 ticketsA minimum of 4 people is needed to run this tour experienceTickets must be purchased in advance and cash is not accepted. Please make sure you purchase tickets well in advance of your desired tour date, as our tours sell out quicklyTours are given rain or shine. A good portion of our time is spent walking outdoors. However, on our food tasting tours, we do spend time inside establishments, so you will not be subject to the elements the entire tourPlease, dress casually and wear comfortable shoes or sneakersYou will taste foods from 6 different specialty shops, ethnic eateries, and restaurants. Most people say it's enough food for lunch. We suggest individuals with large appetites, see how they feel after the tour, and order a dish from their favorite tastingPlease let us know if you or anyone in your group has a dietary restriction (vegetarian, diabetic, peanut allergy, etc) when you purchase your tickets. If you let us know a couple of days prior to your tour, we can usually substitute a food tastingWe're on our feet for approximately 3 hours. We walk at a casual pace and stand in place for a few minutes at various attractions. The streets are flat, but you will have to walk up small stairs at some of the establishments. Please let us know in advance if you have difficulty walking up a few flights of stairs, and we will make arrangements for youOur friendly and knowledgeable tour guides make learning about the history, culture, and foods of the neighborhoods we visit interesting, informative, and fun. Please gauge whether or not you think this tour is appropriate for your child. Infants ages 0-2 are free unless they're going to participate in all of the food tastings. You may bring a stroller on the tour, but it will have to remain outside if the food establishment is busyPets are not allowed on any of our food tasting tours. New York law prohibits pets from entering an establishment that serves food or drinksOur Lower East Side Eats Food Tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible When:  Please refer to the calendar for updated starting times and availability 
  • It is the traveler's sole responsibility to have all the necessary documentation up to date, so research in advance everything that is required at the destination of your activity.

Care of Covid-19

Remember that with a pandemic, the documentation required may vary from place to place. Confirm what local authorities may require: proof of full vaccination, negative PCR test, and more. Find out what are the requirements of your destination and the location of the activity.


Oh, and don't forget to wear a mask, clean your hands often, and try to maintain social distance.

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