New York Trip Overview
The Lower East Side is the ultimate immigrant neighborhood. A popular place for newly arrived immigrants to New York going back to the 1840’s, the Lower East Side has seen large immigrant populations from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. Join us for a walk through history as you learn why immigrants gathered in this area and why they left. Sample food from famous eateries in the area and see landmarks that tell the story of this unique neighborhood. This tour is perfect for food and history lovers of all ages!
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: New York, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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The Lower East Side is the ultimate immigrant neighborhood. A popular place for newly arrived immigrants to New York going back to the 1840’s, the Lower East Side has seen large immigrant populations from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean and Asia. Join us for a walk through history as you learn why immigrants gathered in this area and why they left. Sample food from famous eateries in the area and see landmarks that tell the story of this unique neighborhood. This tour is perfect for food and history lovers of all ages!
Itinerary
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Stop At: Lower East Side, New York City, NY
2 hour walking tour of the Lower East Side
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Museum at Eldridge Street, 12 Eldridge St Between Canal and Division Streets, New York City, NY 10002-6204
Eldridge Steet Synagogue
Stop At: The Pickle Guys, 49 Essex St Lower East Side, New York City, NY 10002-4617
Pickles
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys, 367 Grand St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Bialys and bagels
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: University Settlement House, 184 Eldridge St, New York, NY 10002, USA
A settlement house that helped shape the neighborhood
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Economy Candy, 108 Rivington St, New York City, NY 10002-2204
The most famous candy shop in Lower Manhattan
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Angel Orensanz Foundation, 172 Norfolk St, New York, NY 10002, USA
A former Synagogue and current art space
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Katz’s Delicatessen, 205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
New York’s most famous deli
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Yonah Schimmel’s Knish, 137 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
A Lower East Side staple
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Essex Street Market, 88 Essex St, New York City, NY 10002-3809
New York’s Most Historic Market
Duration: 20 minutes
