Private Walking Tour: Jewish Lower East Side
Overview
A tour through the Lower East Side explores the story of immigrant life following the arrival at Ellis Island for Eastern European Jews. One of the most famous neighborhoods on earth, the Jewish Lower East Side hosted remarkable political, social, artistic, economic, and culinary movements that would help to define the modern American experience.
Come learn about the origins of the bagel, pastrami, kosher pickles, socialist movements, iconic department stores, and Hollywood film studios by visiting the Yiddish Forward Building, Eldridge St Synagogue, the Gershwin brothers' childhood home, a historic Loew's Movie Theater, Kossar's Bialys, The Pickle Guys, and a high school that minted many of the U. S. 's biggest movie stars.
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
174 East Broadway
New York, NY 10002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
108 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002, USA
Best candy store in NYC!
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Museum of the City of New York (pass by)
The Pickle Guys
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Essex Street Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Economy Candy
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-142869P2
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