Lower East Side Historical Food Tour

3 h

Morning

12 max

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Overview

Spend a morning exploring the vibrant Lower East Side and discovering the neighborhood's rich history on this food tour. Along the way, you'll sample its classic staples like bagels and Jewish deli meats, as well as international foods introduced by immigrants to the neighborhood over the years. Meet local shop owners and learn about their family traditions passed down for generations. With each bite, you'll savor the unique flavors that tell the neighborhood's story and make the Lower East Side a must-visit destination for food lovers today.

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.

Tour Itinerary

Discover the captivating history of the Lower East Side as you hop around eateries that have played a pivotal role in shaping the neighborhood's culture. While the area is known today for its cutting-edge art galleries and upscale dining, beneath the surface lies a rich tapestry of stories that reveal a past of not only hardship, but also ingenuity, resourcefulness, and cultural richness.

We’ll start our Lower East Side food tour by visiting an absolute local icon to sample one of th...

This tour is adaptable for

Vegetarians
Pregnant women

We love providing delicious options for those with dietary needs. If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please note it when booking. 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.

Price

$79

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Friday, Apr 4th

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Adult (15+ Years)

$79.00

Child (2 - 14 Years)

$69.00

Infant (0 - 1 Years)

Free

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Our Pledge to Sustainable Tourism in NYC

Great food doesn’t just happen - that’s been a mantra of the Devour way since the very beginning. Behind the scenes are hard-working families, inspired cooks, persistent suppliers, and age-old traditions. These are the treasures we must protect! By visiting and befriending the owners and staff of local eateries, you’ll see a different side to some of the world’s most iconic (and delicious!) destinations. And our tour partners are just as eager to share their stories and expertise with curious guests – we can’t wait to introduce you to them.

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Meeting Point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Peretz Square, on the corner of East Houston Street and 1st Avenue (across the road from the One and One restaurant located at 71 East 1st Street).

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.