One of New York’s most evocative neighborhoods, the Lower East Side has long been regarded as a cultural melting pot’and this private walking tour offers the perfect way to learn about its Jewish history. Meet your guide in the neighborhood, and set off on foot: in between seeing landmarks like historic synagogues, movie theaters, delis, and more, you’ll learn about the immigrant communities who shaped the Lower East Side over centuries.

Beat the crowds and enjoy a personal experience on this private tour
Exploring on foot makes it easy to discover the sights
Visit many of the Lower East Side’s most important Jewish landmarks
Your guide’s stories will bring the neighborhood’s rich history to life

What To Expect

Museum of the City of New York

We’ll see the stunning architecture as a monument to the wave of Russian Jewish migration at the end of the 19th century.
• Admission Ticket Free

The Pickle Guys

Here we’ll have an option to taste a classic Jewish American nosh!
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Essex Street Market

Bathroom stop and an opportunity to see what the classic Lower East Side pushcarts evolved towards in the form of this market.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Economy Candy

Stop to see the best candy store in NYC (more of a candy museum from the Great Depresssion!).
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Tour Guide

Exclude

Snacks
Private transportation
Gratuities