Experience Authentic NYC Immigrant History Tours

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.

A walking tour meets street theater in this immersive performance of New York language and slang. Set in the historically linguistic melting pot of the Lower East Side, this two hour interactive experience brings the slang, accents, and languages of NYC to life through a performing guide in characte...

• Sara D Roosevelt Park
• Arlene Grocery
• Orchard Street
• Tenement Museum
• Seward Park
• Chinatown
• Beastie Boys Square

• 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, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, PLEASE ARRIVE 10 MINUTES EARLY for check in. We cannot accommodate late arrivals, and once we begin we cannot answer the phone out of respect to other guests. If you are unsure you will be able to arrive on time, please contact us by email, and we will reply as soon as the tour is over. To plan accordingly, Subway commutes from Midtown and the Financial District are approximately 20 minutes; taxis and Ubers are also abundantly available but may take longer due to Manhattan traffic., Travelers should feel comfortable walking across a distance of 1.8 miles/2.9 km over 2 hours

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

From the Five Points and Mulberry Bend, through the Italian and Jewish immigrant waves, and finally what is today's Chinatown, this tour explores the development of a rustic landscape of lakes and farms into what became the mostly densely overcrowded neighborhood on earth barely 100 years ago.  The ...

• Foley Square
• Columbus Park
• Lower East Side
• Manhattan Bridge
• Museum At Eldridge Street
• Tenement Museum
• Williamsburg Bridge

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, wear comfortable walking shoes, snacks and water are recommended to revitalize

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

The Lower East Side is one of New York City’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods—a place where generations of newcomers began their American story. Since the 1840s, waves of immigrants from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia have settled here, shaping the neighborhood into on...

• Lower East Side
• Museum At Eldridge Street
• The Pickle Guys
• Tenement Museum
• Economy Candy

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Operates rain and shine; please dress accordingly, If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund, Involves a good amount of walking, We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control., All food is Kosher Style and Vegetarian, The Pickle Guys is Kosher Certified, No substitutes for food items, We are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions, We cannot guarantee food has not come into contact with possible allergens, Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.

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

This is not just a tour, bur interactive theater on the streets! Accompanied by a tour guide throughout, the group meets an actor improvising four or five different characters from history along the way.

• The Pickle Guys
• Essex Market
• Tenement Museum
• Economy Candy

• 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

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

The Lower East Side’s tenements, synagogues and storefronts have, within them, the story of America. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how the densest slum in human history became an incubator for comedy, social justice, and entrepreneurship that transformed the nation. You’ll find ...

• Museum At Eldridge Street
• Tenement Museum
• Economy Candy

• Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

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

Explore Lower Manhattan at your leisure with audioguide on your smartphone. This offline smartphone app features a GPS map of the route, illustrations and audio narration filled with captivating stories about New York City life. Immerse yourself in the vibrant streets and key landmarks at your own p...

• Tenement Museum
• Economy Candy
• Mercury Lounge
• Lombardi's Gourmet
• SoHo
• Museum of Chinese in America
• African Burial Ground National Monument
• The Municipal Building
• New York City Hall
• Woolworth Building
• The National 9/11 Memorial & Museum
• One World Trade Center
• Trinity Church NYC
• Wall Street
• Charging Bull
• National Museum of the American Indian
• Stone Street
• Castle Clinton National Monument
• Statue of Liberty
• Brooklyn Bridge

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, All the tours involve walking in the streets, and no routes require an entry fee, The audio guide available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate, This is a self-guided tour, no guide will be at the meeting point, You will have to download audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the mobile app map (with no human guide), The audio guide is provided via mobile app for iOS and Android, Bring your own headphones, they are not included

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