Lower East Side NYC: History, Food & Culture Tours

Step aboard the teak decks of elegant 1920s style yachts, Manhattan or Manhattan II, and enjoy a 2.75 hour cruise while learning about NYC's architectural landmarks from the water. The "Around Manhattan" tour narration, provided by members of the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) NYC chapter, ...

• One World Observatory
• Woolworth Building
• Statue of Liberty
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Lower East Side
• Empire State Building
• Chrysler Building
• Upper West Side
• George Washington Bridge
• Roosevelt Island
• Four Freedoms Park

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Guarantee of a full circumnavigation of Manhattan is not included. On rare occasions, the Spuyten Duyvil train bridge is inoperable and cannot open for us to pass through. This is often times not known until our tour is underway. River closures may also occur for a number of reasons. There are no refunds for tours that cannot fully circumnavigate. We will accommodate such cases with a tour that features a double backing of the route and further detail of the waterfront sites., Service animals are permitted; Emotional Support animals and pets are not permitted, Please coordinate with the operator in advance if assistance is required for boarding or if you have any questions about general accessibility. Accessibility varies by boat, Not for children under 12 years due to this cruise being a heavily-narrated tour experience. We recommend families to join us on Statue & Skyline tours, day sails or any other minimally narrated day time event, This cruise is a heavily-narrated tour experience. It's for those seeking an informative, exciting, and content-rich trip. We require guest conversations to be kept to a reasonable level so that narration can be heard by all, Large group bookings are not permitted. Multiple bookings are subject to added fees or cancellation by operator, Important note for Friday departures: the narration on this tour on select Friday departures will focus on Climate Change: Resiliency, Sustainable Architecture and the Future of NYC. Please reach out to the operator for questions on specific tour theme details, A 2-hour version of this cruise is available on select Tuesday & Wednesday departures. Option will show at check-out if available

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

Join this 3-hour New York City walking tour to sample the best ethnic foods in the Lower East Side. But this experience includes much more than sampling delicious foods, as you’ll learn about the history of the dishes, establishments, sites, and people along the way from your guide.

• New York City Supreme Court
• Columbus Park
• Chinatown
• Little Italy
• Nolita
• Lower East Side
• Tenement Museum

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Can dietary requirements be accommodated on this tour? We can accommodate most dietary needs — including vegetarian, vegan, gluten‑free, dairy‑free, nut‑free, and other requirements — as long as we are informed at least 24 hours before the tour. Substitutions can be arranged in most cases but may not be available at every stop. Please note that many foods on this tour are not prepared in nut‑free, dairy‑free, or gluten‑free facilities, and cross‑contamination is possible. Guests with severe allergies should use caution., What happens if the weather is bad? This experience runs rain, shine, or snow. In the rare case that weather conditions pose a safety risk, the tour may be postponed or canceled for guest safety., Is this tour child-friendly? Yes! This tour is suitable for families. Children under 4 years old can join free of charge. A reduced child price applies for children aged 4 to 11., Is this tour suitable for all ages and fitness levels? The tour includes approximately 2.5 miles / 4 km of walking at a relaxed pace.

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

Explore the Lower East Side on a small group, three hour walking tour through one of New York City’s most dynamic neighborhoods. Take in the sights, sounds, and savory food of an area experiencing more change than anywhere else in Manhattan while visiting 6+ tasting destinations along the way. The r...

• Economy Candy
• Essex Market
• The Pickle Guys
• Lower East Side

• 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, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Rain or shine, Dress code is casual, Vegetarian option is available, please advise when you meet your guide, Please advise any specific dietary/allergy requirements when you meet your guide

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

Take advantage of an experienced New York guide to customize your private tour of Manhattan neighborhoods. First time travelers may use this tour as a way to orientate themselves and as a starting point to later visit sites and neighborhoods on their own with the advice of the guide. Or for those ...

• Streetwise New York Tours
• Greenwich Village
• SoHo
• Chinatown
• Lower East Side
• The High Line
• Little Italy
• Central Park
• Chelsea Market
• Midtown
• Financial District

• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Wheelchair accessible

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

During this guided tour of the Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy, we invite you to discover three historic districts of New York that are alike in architectural unity as much as they are distinguished by their social, religious and cultural diversity. Our French guides, expatriates in New...

• Lower East Side
• Chinatown
• Little Italy

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Discover the flavors of New York City on this Lower East Side pizza tour, where you’ll enjoy three iconic NYC-style slices while exploring one of Manhattan’s most historic neighborhoods. Over the course of 2 hours, taste a variety of classic pizza styles at top-rated local pizzerias—without the long...

• Essex Market
• Lower East Side
• Nolita

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

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 tire...

• East Village
• Lower East Side

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Some bars/clubs may have loud music or flashing lights, so not appropriate for travelers with music or light sensitivity.

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

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, wastewat...

• Downtown Manhattan (Downtown)
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Manhattan Bridge
• Williamsburg Bridge
• Lower East Side
• United Nations Headquarters
• Manhattan Skyline
• Queensboro Bridge
• Queens
• Bronx
• Roosevelt Island

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

4 ICONIC FOODS. 4 LEGENDARY LOCAL SPOTS. 4 HISTORIC NEIGHBORHOODS. Gorge on a visual and literal feast as we explore hidden corners of the city that most visitors miss. WHY THIS TOUR? • THE FOOD: We’ll eat bagels, dumplings, pizza, and tacos - four pillars of New York’s edible soul. • THE STORY:...

• Essex Market
• Economy Candy
• Lower East Side
• Chinatown
• Columbus Park

• Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

Join me on this walking food tour through Manhattan's Chinatown. We’ll weave through the streets discussing the evolution of this historic area while tasting three of my neighborhood favorites. You will also visit Chinatown's largest food market and I will provide insights and explanations on the pr...

• Chinatown
• Lower East Side

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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