Lower East Side Tours and Tickets

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of New York's Lower East Side (LES) on this small-group half-day tour. Sample delicious snacks while learning about the diverse groups that have shaped this historic neighborhood. From the NYC Supreme Court to Columbus Park, Chinese dumplings to Italian pizza, enjoy fascinating insights as you eat your way around the LES.

Eat your way through the history of the Lower East Side as you skip the lines of the neighborhood's famed delis and uncover hidden gems, with reserved museum entry, on this small group walking tour. Go beyond the tourist traps — immerse yourself in a neighborhood generations of immigrants have called home. - Transport yourself to the 1800s with reserved entry into the Museum at Eldridge Street, a century-old synagogue filled to the brim with art - Bite into a sampler from the last Lower East Side store that pickles fruits and vegetables the old fashioned way - Taste why New Yorkers are so picky about their bagels when you visit Russ & Daughters, a historic deli with the city's best bagel - Dive into culinary history as you munch on bialys, a beloved Jewish baked good, in the first American bakery to serve the treat - Follow a guide as they unfurl the hidden gem buildings — full of tales about journalistic scandals and immigrant struggle — that tell the Lower East Side's story

Step into one of New York City’s most storied neighborhoods and uncover the rich tapestry of Jewish life in the Lower East Side. Once home to the largest Jewish population in the world, this vibrant, bustling area was a gateway for generations of immigrants—and a birthplace for American Jewish culture, activism, religion, and resilience. On this 90-minute walking tour, we’ll trace the footsteps of the Jewish immigrants who arrived by the millions starting in the mid-19th century, fleeing poverty, persecution, and instability in Eastern Europe. With hope in their hearts, they built new lives in crowded tenements, launched labor movements, founded synagogues and newspapers, and helped shape the very soul of New York City. Their legacy still echoes in the architecture, food, language, and street names of today’s Lower East Side.

mmerse yourself in the the food and multicultural history of Manhattan’s Lower East Side on this half-day guided walking tour with a small group. Let a guide showcase local hotspots and specialties, and chart their European, Jewish, and other cultural roots. Taste local favorites such as pastrami, bialy, and more.

Meet your guide under the iconic clock at Grand Central Terminal and step back into the 1920s for an evening exploring New York City’s hidden Prohibition-era nightlife. Follow in the footsteps of bootleggers, mob bosses, and socialites as you uncover the city’s underground bar scene. During the tour, you’ll visit three historic speakeasies, each with its own story of secret parties, elite gatherings, and underground drinking. At one stop, enjoy free time to relax and have a traditional drink. Drinks are optional and at the guest’s own expense. Your guide will share tales of Prohibition-era New York, including organized crime, bootlegging routes, and how New Yorkers enjoyed nightlife despite the ban. The tour combines history, true crime, and social storytelling for a fun, immersive night out. The tour concludes at a former gangster hangout, revealing how mob networks shaped the city’s nightlife.

Delve deep into the Lower East Side’s melting pot of cultures during this food-and-history-focused walking tour, which tells the stories of the neighborhood’s immigrants through their most important landmarks—and most cherished dishes. Sample food from eateries (one expense) as you pass by NYC institutions like the Tenement Museum and the Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum, plus local delis, candy shops, bagel joints, and more.

Experience the culinary culture of New York City’s Chinatown with the help of a chef who really knows their stuff. Taste three of the chef’s favorite dishes from the area, and learn all about how Chinatown changed over the years to become what it is today. All you need to bring is some comfortable shoes and your appetite.

Avoid the mobs of people sightseeing on land, and opt for this Manhattan architecture yacht cruise instead. From the teak deck of the boat, learn about New York City's architectural landmarks as you circumnavigate the island and listen to the "Around Manhattan" narration provided by members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

One of Manhattan’s most eclectic and diverse areas, the Lower East Side has long been home to different cultures and communities. On this small-group tour, you’ll learn all about that history—and will taste some of the area’s top bites. Meet your guide in Lower Manhattan to view a historic monument, and then set off on foot. In between tastings of Italian cheese, Chinese dumplings, and more, spot landmarks like the Brooklyn Bridge.

Explore the Lower East Side—and discover sights and insider stories you'd otherwise miss—on this private guided walking tour. See landmarks such as the Eldridge Street Synagogue and Manhattan Bridge, and visit popular eateries such as Katz’s Deli and Economy Candy for samples. As you go, learn about the immigrants who shaped the area, the history of tenement housing, the Lower East Side’s rich culinary culture, and more.

Soak up the colorful atmosphere of three of NYC's most-vibrant neighborhoods on this private walking and eating tour of Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Lower East Side. Go off the beaten track and learn about the rich history of each area from your guide. Eat a variety of cuisines, including dumplings in Chinatown, traditional Italian food in Little Italy, and authentic Jewish food in the Lower East Side.

New York’s best kept culinary secrets are in Chinatown — but after this experience, they won't be secrets for you anymore. Follow an expert guide to the hole-in-the-wall Chinatown restaurants only locals know about. - Indulge with over ten dumplings and buns across at least four different local restaurants you’d never find without a guide, from hidden gem storefronts to eateries in mostly abandoned malls - Want to try more dumplings? Invite friends! The bigger the group, the more dumplings and stops we’ll enjoy - Learn about different styles of Chinese cuisine, from spicy Sichuanese bites to decadent juicy Fujianese buns to Shanghai-style soup dumplings - Delve into Chinatown’s 150-year history, visiting statues highlighting the neighborhood immigrant experience and labor movements - This tour is 70% food, 30% history, great for lovers of both - Come hungry — you’ll get more than enough food to fill you up - Receive a map of local recommendations from your guide after the tour

Pizza is an integral piece of NYC’s food scene, but knowing where find the perfect pies can be challenging if you’re not a local. This Lower East Side pizza tour eliminates the guesswork and takes you straight to several celebrated pizzerias, while dishing up the neighborhood’s history as you explore.

This is not your typical food tour, but a real local exploration of the foods that make New York unique. With a commitment to sustainability, we try all the foods you need to experience while in the city - pizza, bagels, Jewish deli food, and other dishes you might not have realized were so uniquely New York. Other treats on this tour might include a chopped cheese sandwich, black and white cookies, street meat, smoked salmon, and more. Throughout, we'll learn about the origins of these dishes and explore some of the city's most exciting downtown neighborhoods from the East Village, Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Nolita. We'll end with one of the city's most iconic desserts that will leave you stuffed and satiated with all the classics that you can now check off your list saying you've eaten New York!

Visit New York landmarks, learn the history of areas like the Lower East Side, and enjoy delicious food in this thoughtfully curated bike tour. No two routes are alike–your group will choose among different stops for a unique itinerary. Pass by the “Ghostbusters” headquarters from the original film, memorials throughout the city that offer insights into its past, and hidden gems, like a volunteer-run Ukrainian cantina.

Experience the diversity of New York's food scene and visit several of its most famous neighborhoods on this walking tour. Instead of a fixed route, your guide will adjust the itinerary based on the group's interests for a more personalized tour. Try dishes from a mix of classic restaurants and more up-and-coming spots.

New York’s vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood has, in recent years, become a hub of some of the city’s most experimental and boundary-pushing street art. Go on a small-group, cultural walking tour of the neighborhood, and spot noteworthy works by internationally renowned artists. Meet your guide at the Houston Bowery Wall in Nolita—famed for its ever-changing murals—and then venture to the LES. You’ll admire pieces in the 100 Gates Project, will see work by Shephard Fairey and Space Invader, and learn more about the vibrant local street art community.

The huge number of pizza spots in New York City can be overwhelming, but this guided walking tour will help you find the slices truly worth trying. As you make your way through Greenwich Village, Little Italy, and the Lower East Side, you’ll sample several styles of this quintessential New York food while learning about the city’s neighborhoods and culture.

Looking for the ultimate way to explore New York City after dark? Our East Village & Lower East Side Pub Crawl dives deep into two of the city’s most iconic bar scenes—where punk rock was born, speakeasies still whisper, and the drinks never stop flowing. Whether you're new to the city or just tired of the same old scene, this crawl introduces you to the raw, vibrant spirit of downtown Manhattan after dark. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, and groups, this is a night built around connection—expect to meet fellow explorers, make amazing memories, and leave with new friends (and probably a few wild photos). What You’ll Get: Access to 4–5 handpicked bars and venues—ranging from iconic East Village dives to stylish LES lounges! Exclusive drink specials and FREE SHOTS at every stop! Skip-the-line VIP entry at an exclusive nightclub to close out the night! A mix of travelers & locals ready to party! Energetic hosts who bring the energy, keep the vibe going and the drinks flowing!

New York City’s Lower East side is home to some of the city’s tastiest grub, but it takes local knowledge to know where to go—and the poignant immigration histories behind each dish. On this small-group walking tour, you’ll learn about the neighborhood’s centuries-old melting pot heritage, with a focus on Jewish cuisine—namely, the bagel. Lunchtime itineraries start with a bagel to fill your belly, followed by other food tastings.

From bohemian Greenwich Village to fashion-forward Soho, New York City's neighborhoods each have their own distinctive character—with so much to see, where do you get started? Design your own custom itinerary during this private walking tour with hotel pickup. Make the most of your time in NYC with undivided attention from a dedicated guide. Perhaps visit Little Italy and Chinatown, see Times Square and Grand Central, or stroll around Central Park.

This is not a sightseeing cruise -- it’s a guided look at how New York City’s core infrastructure actually works. Led by a transportation planner and licensed NYC guide, the tour uses the East River as a moving classroom to explain the systems most people never see: trash movement by barge, wastewater and sewer outfalls, landfills that expanded the shoreline, rail and subway tunnels beneath the river, and the bridges that knit the city together. Rather than focusing on landmarks alone, the tour connects everyday infrastructure to history and public health -- from Dutch-era dumping in Lower Manhattan to modern shoreline rebuilding, from working waterfronts and rat-shaping waste patterns to stacked train tunnels under the river. Guests experience rare, water-level views while learning how engineering decisions beneath and above the East River shaped New York as a city. The result is an expert-led experience that reveals the hidden systems behind the skyline.

Step back in time on a private walking tour of Manhattan's Lower East Side. Walk historic streets while learning about Jewish immigration and neighborhood changes. Sample traditional Jewish foods at beloved local eateries and explore buildings that tell the story of this vibrant immigrant community. Navigate the area more efficiently with a private guide.