Private Walking Tour in the Lower East Side with rooftop access

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

>A smoked salmon tasting rooted in a century-old Lower East Side tradition
> Scheduled access to a rooftop with wide, open skyline views
> Access to a hidden graffiti museum most visitors never discover on their own
>A neighborhood that's equal parts historic and artsy — immigrant roots, street art, and contemporary galleries all in one walk

What's Included

  • Snacks One smoked salmon sample per person is included.
  • Guided tour with a certified NYC licensed guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Access to the rooftop is arranged for you as part of the tour. Please note that the venue requires each guest to order at least one drink (non-alcoholic options are available)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

108 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002, USA

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End point

Freeman Alley
New York, NY 10002, USA

Your tour will end on a rooftop with skyline views, close to the famous Sticker Alley.

What To Expect

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Economy Candy

Meet your NYC-licensed guide in front of Economy Candy, on the corner now known as Morris 'Moishe' Cohen Way — honoring the founder of NYC's oldest candy shop. The perfect starting point to dive into the roots of the Lower East Side. Arrive 15 minutes early if you'd like to browse their selection of hundreds of candies from around the world!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beastie Boys Square

Get ready for a vibrant mural tribute to the Beastie Boys, created by artist Danielle Mastrion in the very neighborhood where the trio grew up. It's one of the Lower East Side's most beloved pieces of street art — and a can't-miss photo moment on your tour.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

AUTOPHOTO | Photobooth Gallery & Museum (pass by)

Did you know that the Lower East Side is celebrating the photobooth — a New York invention with roots dating back a century, right here in Manhattan!
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Tenement Museum

By the turn of the 20th century, this part of the Lower East Side was the most densely populated place on Earth. Every wave of immigration left something behind — bagels, synagogues, the Henry Street Settlement — and you'll hear the story of the Moore family at 97 Orchard Street, and how Irish immigrants helped shape the neighborhood
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Seward Park Educational Campus

Along the way, you'll spot murals by legends like Hektad, Kobra, and Kenny Scharf, stumble upon a Soviet-era Lenin statue hiding in plain sight on a rooftop, and pass a boutique hotel hidden down a graffiti-covered alley that curates its own rotating street art collection — and that's only scratching the surface.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Essex Street Market

Next, we'll step into Essex Market — the neighborhood's historic covered market, given a stunning revamp in 2019. There, you'll taste a sample smoked salmon, a Jewish culinary tradition that has flavored the Lower East Side for generations.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

First Park

Discover a community garden curated by a local art director since 2008, who invites street artists from around the world to transform its walls with ever-changing murals.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Freeman Alley - Graffiti

Our last stop takes you to one of Manhattan's most iconic street art alleys — raw, uncurated, and covered in decades of stickers and pasteups. Add your own sticker to the wall using supplies provided by your guide. Then head to a nearby building for the opposite experience: a fully curated collection of 21 murals spanning a 20-story stairwell.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Your guide will get you access to a rooftop with wide views over the city — since the Lower East Side has no skyscrapers of its own, nothing blocks the skyline beyond. Your guide will stay with you for 30 minutes, though you're welcome to stay longer on your own. Any drinks ordered on the rooftop are not included and are at your own cost
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour in the Lower East Side with rooftop access?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • SnacksOne smoked salmon sample per person is included.
  • Guided tour with a certified NYC licensed guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAccess to the rooftop is arranged for you as part of the tour. Please note that the venue requires each guest to order at least one drink (non-alcoholic options are available)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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