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Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis

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2h 30m
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About This Tour

Eat your way through the past and present of the Lower East Side this small group walking tour. Visit four of the city’s most famous delis, with samples included, to taste signature Lower East Side eats. Travel back in time as you walk past and learn about the synagogues, tenements and meeting spaces you won’t be able to find on Google Maps. - Enjoy your first tasting at the oldest bialy bakery in the United States, where you'll try a pastry you'll wish you'd heard of sooner - Have your second tasting at one of the few remaining old school pickle stores in the United States - Stop at an iconic New York deli where you'll get options about what classic delicatessen fare you want for your third tasting - Visit Katz's, NYC's oldest deli - Stop inside the historic Museum at Eldridge Street, a century-old synagogue. - Step into the shoes of a modern New Yorker as you travel through Orchard Street’s fashionable storefronts and stop inside the Essex Market, a beloved local food hall.

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Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis
Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis
Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis
Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis
Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis
Story of Lower East Side Eats with 4 Historic Delis

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What's Included

Hear the backstories of New York’s famous foods and the people who made them
Tour of the historic synagogues and tenements of the Lower East Side
Reserved entry to the Museum at Eldridge Street, a nearly 150-year-old synagogue
Sample three New York City classics — bagels, pickles and bialys — at world-renowned delis Russ & Daughters, Kossar’s and the Pickle Guys (snacks included with your ticket)
Small group (15 people or fewer) to ensure a personalized experience
2.5 hour tour of the Lower East Side with a licensed professional guide
Visits to Essex Market, a locale beloved by everyday New Yorkers

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Price of optional lunch at Katz's not included

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Meeting Point

Meet your guide outside of Café Grumpy on Essex Street.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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