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: 38

Verified Ratings

4.4 /5

based on 16 Devour customer ratings

Rating Summary by Category

Guide

4.6/5

Latest Reviews

Excellent

Sara was amazing. It was clear she is very knowledgable about the things on the tour and her passion for the history and food of the neighborhood is commendable. She is a demand probably the best tour guide our family has had the pleasure of meeting. The various eateries on the tour were delicious and fun.

Verified · Donald · USA · Male · 65 to 74 years · May 26, 2025

Excellent

Steve was a wonderful guide for this thoughtful food tour through the lower east side. Great food, great information, and great fellowship. Would recommend.

Verified · Scott · USA · Apr 06, 2025

Excellent

Delightfully recommended! Very nice tour! Without a doubt the Katz Delicatessen and Essex Market took the palms. I thank the guide for his kindness and how to tell us the story of each place. Highly recommended!

Verified · Carlos · Mexico · Dec 29, 2024

Excellent

Lower east side with Emiline! Emiline was a great guide! Very knowledgeable and fun. Learned some lower east side history while enjoying yummy treats. Lots of food!

Verified · Jacqueline · Dec 20, 2024

Excellent

Amazing. We had the most amazing food tour with Brian! He took us to some amazing places and was so knowledgeable. We appreciate everything we learned from him and will look for a food tour every where we go from now on! Thank you!