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Private Group Tour: Immigrant New York: Lower East Side, Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour
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Overview
Eat your way through America’s great melting pot with a private guide!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation Summary: 24 hour cancellation
Meeting Point: Essex Market- 88 Essex St on the corner of Broome & Essex
Group Size: Maximum 14 people
Accessibility: Stroller and wheelchair accessible
Description: Embark on a flavorful journey through New York City’s Lower East Side, where the rich immigrant experience comes alive through its diverse culinary landscape. Savor authentic bagels from Kossar’s, indulge in Ferrara’s legendary cannolis, and delight in Cantonese pork buns from Mei Lai Wah, each dish telling a story of resilience and cultural heritage. With every bite, our expert guides will reveal the vibrant narratives behind iconic eateries, showcasing how generations of immigrants have shaped this dynamic community.
What is Included: - Enough food for lunch
- Licensed NYC tour guide
- Water at most stops
What is not Included: - Tour guide gratuity
- Hotel pick up/ drop off
- Alcoholic beverages
Itinerary: 1: Start your adventure with an introduction to the Lower East Side’s rich immigrant history, setting the stage for a delicious exploration.
2: Sample iconic bagels from a local favorite, experiencing the flavors that reflect the neighborhood’s diverse cultural heritage.
3: Indulge in Italian Delights from a renowned Italian pastry at a legendary bakery, celebrating the traditions passed down through generations.
4: Taste a traditional dish that highlights the contributions of Chinese cuisine to the local food landscape.
5: Conclude your tour at a vibrant market, where you can sample a variety of global flavors and learn about the culinary diversity that defines the Lower East Side.
Highlights: So what sets this experience apart from other Manhattan Food Tours?
We believe that truly experiencing a place “like a local” means having meaningful engagement that supports local, community-based organizations and learning about their causes and the people making them happen.
On your tour you will hear the term “social impact”, but what does that really mean? For us, social impact is making sure that we have a positive impact on the communities we live and work in, as well as the amazing places we explore with our tours. Just as we carefully select the places you’ll visit and the food you’ll try, we have also carefully selected our social impact partners to showcase the amazing work being done in our communities. Your patronage on this tour directly helps support multiple community partners, building a robust sense of community everywhere we visit.
Check in Details: Arrive 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour time to check in with your guide who will be wearing a blue Like A Local Guide badge.
What to Bring: Help us ditch the single use plastic and bring a reusable water bottle!
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, this is a walking tour after all!
Special Requirements: Children 3 & under are welcome to join for free! Please note if you would like for them to have their own servings at food stops it is necessary to purchase a child ticket.
Disclaimers: Tours run rain, shine, and snow, so come prepared for all seasons!
Faqs: - Is this tour vegan & gluten free friendly?
Vegetarian & Vegan friendly; Gluten Free not currently available on this tour.
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How far do we walk?
About 2 miles -
Where does the tour end?
Doyers Street
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 88 Essex St
City: New York
Country: US
Postal Code: 10002
Province: NY
Additional Info
We know the world is full of choices. Thank you for choosing us to show you the city we love!
Here are the details you need to know:
Meet your guide at the Essex St entrance to Essex Market at 88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002.
Tours run rain, snow or shine. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
A couple more important notes:
Gratuity for the tour guide is greatly appreciated and encouraged for their hard work.
Let’s make some memories! During the tour, tag us on social media! Our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & TikTok handle is @LikeALocalTours. We love to share fun photos and posts with our followers!
Like A Local is committed to supporting local, community-based organizations with a cause. A portion of every ticket sold is donated to Tourism Cares, Reach the World and the Human Impacts Institute. Through our Social Impact Tours, we offer meaningful engagement and funds to our local non-profit and community partners.
Please click here to review our liability waiver before the tour: http://likealocaltours.com/liability-waiver.
The Like A Local Team
Cancellation Policy
There is a 10% non-refundable cancellation fee for holding the tour guide and the tour date. The balance of the tour is fully refundable up to 14 days before the tour date. Inside of 14 days we have already begun prepping for your tour and cannot offer a refund.
