Dumplings, Delis, & History: Lower East Side Historical Food Tour

3 h

Morning

12 max

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Overview

Enjoy seven delicious tastes across seven iconic and historic family-run businesses on the Lower East Side. Enough food for a full meal.
Discover the fascinating story of how the neighborhood transformed from the epicenter of Jewish life over a century ago to the immigrant cuisine hotspot that it is today.
Taste a range of different local staples, from those with roots in the 19th century to modern and international treats popular today.
Visit eateries that have stood the test of time and discover how they each play a part in this neighborhood's vibrant story.
Listen in awe as your guide brings the history of the Lower East Side to life through stories, sights, and food.
Pay a visit to the oldest and most famous delicatessen in New York as you learn—and taste!—what makes it so special.

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Total Customer Reviews: 15

Verified Ratings

4.3 /5

based on 15 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

Guide

4.6/5

Latest Reviews

Excellent

This tour was fabulous. Our guide, Craig, was just delightful. Warm personality, very knowledgeable, and extremely fun to talk to. The places we visited and food were fabulous and very diverse. The history of the neighbourhood and food was woven together so well. Would highly recommend this tour.

Verified · Sally · Oct 06, 2024 · Australia · Female · 55 to 64 years

Excellent

Sara was a fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgeable and we loved every second of the tour. Definitely worth booking onto!

Verified · Stevie · Sep 19, 2024 · United Kingdom · Female · 25 to 34 years

Great

Great tour tasting classics from a very dynamic neighborhood with some history sprinkled in along the way. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and personable tour guide!

Verified · Anne · Apr 23, 2024 · USA · Female · 45 to 54 years

Excellent

Recommend highly!

Verified · Edward · Apr 23, 2024 · USA · Male · 75 or older years

Great

Jerry was a superb guide and despite only having three people on the tour went above and beyond. He showed us a side of New York that we would never of seen unless we had taken the tour from Beastie Boys Square to Essex Market to the Pickle Guys. Despite the rain it was one of the highlights of our time in New York.