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Tastes of the Lower East Side Food & Walking Tour
Activity Duration (3 hours)
Extreme
Hosted in English
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Explore the Lower East Side's diverse culinary scene with our expert guides. From traditional Jewish delis to trendy vegan spots, we'll take you on a mouth-watering journey through the Lower East Side's culinary landscape.
What you'll do
One of the best ways to experience New York City is through your stomach. Join a guided food tour through New York's Lower East Side to discover the neighborhood's history of immigration and how changing demographics influenced its food scene. Along the way, sample a diverse array of dishes from family-run businesses, including Katz's Deli and a Dominican breakfast counter.
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour is in English.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for vegans, and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Pescatarian, and Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- We can accommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Despite being in the former Jewish Quarter and visiting Jewish businesses, the establishments visited are NOT kosher.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Itinerary
New York City Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Tastes of the Lower East Side Food & Walking Tour in New York City, United States. This culinary tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Here is the starting point
Katz's Delicatessen
1
Katz's Delicatessen
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
2
El Castillo De Jagua
Stop: 25 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
3
Essex Street Market
Stop: 25 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Visit a historic local market for a stop at a popular cheese shop, named the best in the US by Food and Wine magazine. You'll taste a selection of handmade cheeses and cured meats from around the world.
4
Orchard Grocer
Stop: 30 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
5
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
Stop: 25 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
6
The Pickle Guys
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
7
Doughnut Plant
Stop: 20 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
This concludes the tour.
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