Secrets of the Lower East Side Tour and Tasting in New York City
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 3 food Stops
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
Grand Street
New York, NY 10002, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Essex Street
New York, NY 10002, USA
Tour will end by the subway station (F, M, J) on the South East Corner.
What To Expect
Lower East Side
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Pickle Guys
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Seward Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hester Street Fair
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jarmulowsky Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Essex Street Market
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Forward Building
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Activity code: C-327869P3
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