Tastes of the Lower East Side Tour

The Lower East Side is the Ultimate Immigrant Neighborhood

Food & Culture Tour

Neighborhoods, History & Cuisine, the Heartbeat of the City

New York’s quintessential cultural neighborhood!

Discover how a wave of new Americans made their mark on the city and lived the American dream. Learn how struggling small businesses became New York institutions. Enjoy the flavors of the neighborhood by trying local delicacies such as true kosher pickle, a knish, a bialy, and the famous black and white cookie. Spend time in the brand new Essex Street Market. The Lower East Side is truly the best place to grab a bite!

Small Group Tours
  • Adults: $40
  • Children 5-12: $31
  • Children under 5: Free
Small Group Tour Info
  • at 1:00pm
  • No tour on: Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
  • Tour lasts 2 hours
Private Tours
  • Adults: $80
  • Children 5-12: $70
  • Children under 5: Free
Private Tour Info
  • Tour runs daily
  • Start times available from: 10:00am to 4pm
  • Tour lasts 2 hours.
  • 2 guest minimum.
Details & Info
  • Food is not included in the price of the tour.
  • We suggest bringing $20-$30 cash per person to buy food.
  • Entrance to Eldridge Street Synagogue is not include.
  • Entrance to the Tenement Museum is not included.
  • Tour does not operate on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
  • A gratuity of 15% will be added to all groups of 8 or more.
  • Tour is given rain or shine.
  • No cancelations will be processed 2 calendar days prior to the date of your tour.

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Meeting Place

Eldridge Street Synagogue
12 Eldridge Street

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7 reviews for Tastes of the Lower East Side Tour

  1. AC
    June 30, 2025
    Great food sampling and neighborhood history
    Perfect way to learn more about the neighborhood and try some of the Jewish and other specialty foods. Our tour stopped at Essex Market for lunch and ...More
    Perfect way to learn more about the neighborhood and try some of the Jewish and other specialty foods. Our tour stopped at Essex Market for lunch and The Pickle Guy and a bialy place for snacks. Would have been nice to try more of the Jewish specialties of the neighborhood but it was a Shabbat day.
    Joel was a great local guide.
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    Emanuela
    November 27, 2024
    Tour lower East side
    Do you want to see and taste NY differently? Definitely go for Top Dog Tours….thanks to Francesca, our amazing guide, we discovered history, anecdotes...More
    Do you want to see and taste NY differently? Definitely go for Top Dog Tours….thanks to Francesca, our amazing guide, we discovered history, anecdotes and typical food places in lower East side…go for it and enjoy the experience!!!! Thank you again Fran!!!!
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    Gianluca
    November 27, 2024
    Great tour
    I thought to already know a lot about New York City, but thanks to this great guided tour I have discovered several interesting sites, many curiositie...More
    I thought to already know a lot about New York City, but thanks to this great guided tour I have discovered several interesting sites, many curiosities and a number of iconic places where to taste special food ! I do recommend this tour and my fantastic guide, Francesca !
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    Lisa
    June 12, 2023
    Thanks a lot! Gabby led us on an amazing tour with a perfect mix of historical facts and great food locations!
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    Casey Erickson
    December 9, 2022
    We had a GREAT time! Gabby was amazing!! Fun and informative for both me and my 12 year old daughter. It was one of her favorite things we did!
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    Corine
    May 8, 2022
    We have a nice tour, thanks to Laura! She was a great guide!
    CORINE AND alain Belgium
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    Corine
    May 8, 2022
    We have a nice tour, thanks to Laura! She was a great guide!
    CORINE AND alain Belgium
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