East Village Food and History Walking Tour
Join us on a delicious journey on our East Village Food & History Walking Tour, a unique experience that blends the neighborhood’s diverse culinary offerings with its rich historical narrative. As you savor the various cuisines, we’ll guide you through the neighborhood’s compelling history, exploring the roots forged by 19th-century immigrants, the luxury of wealthy residents, and the vibrant cultural movements that have left an indelible mark. Walk in the footsteps of legendary artists and musicians, from the Beat Generation to the punk rock scene, and confront the darker chapters of the East Village’s past, including drug culture and race riots. This immersive tour encapsulates the essence of New York City’s past, present, and future, making it the optimal choice for those searching for an authentic East Village Food Tour.
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East Village Food and History Walking Tour
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Tony Rosenthal's Alamo, 1967, the monumental 15' Cor-Ten steel sculpture, also known as the Astor Place Cube, is without dispute Rosenthal's best-known and beloved public art sculpture, considered a New York and public art landmark, was first installed as part of Doris C. Freedman's Sculpture in Environment installation, sponsored by New York's administration of recreation & cultural affairs.
Cooper Union Foundation Building
The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, established in 1859, is among the nation's oldest and most distinguished institutions of higher education. The college, founded by inventor, industrialist and philanthropist, Peter Cooper, offers a world-class education in art, architecture and engineering as well as an outstanding faculty of humanities and social sciences.
McSorley's Old Ale HousePass-by Only
From it’s humble origins as an Irish working man’s saloon — cheese and crackers on the house-beer for pennies to its rediscovery by the mainstream in a 1940’s NEW YORKER magazine profile. McSorley’s is steeped in a cultural cacophony of Americana. Presidents, residents, authors and thieves — the lot of humanity have sat and shared, all abiding by McSorley’s golden rule “Be Good or Be Gone”.
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- Bottled water
- We visit 5 of our favorite restaurants and food vendors. There is A LOT of food on this tour, so please have a light breakfast and come hungry!
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 6 (Green) train to Astor Place or N/R (Yellow) trains to 8th Street/NYU. The meeting location is also a short walk from Union Square. You will meet your guide at the Alamo/Astor Place Cube in front of the Chase Bank.
End Points
- The tour finishes near St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.
