Lower East Side & Culture Tour in New York City with Expert Guide
Explore Lower East Manhattan. One of the most visited places by tourists in the whole of NYC. On this tour, our local guide will tell all the historical facts about the place and what makes these places unique. Also if you are the Instagram lover, this tour will offer you some great locations such as Brooklyn Bridge, Nolita and Lower East Side which also referred to as one of the trendiest districts in NYC. As well as some plunge into the historical social changes of the United States with the visit to the African Burial Ground National Memorial. Also, our tour allows you to try the different cuisine starting from Italian and finishing with all the Asian types in legendary Chinatown. The small tour with no more than 12 people will help you to personalize the experience and try to be in the shoes of the local New Yorker.
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Lower East Side & Culture Tour in New York City with Expert Guide
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(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lower East Side
Today Lower East Side is packed with the bars and clubs with trendy and stylish design and interior. However, before we come to the final destination we will visit the well-known Brooklyn Bridge where the breathtaking view on the Manhattan island will steal your heart forever. Furthermore, the real secrets that Brooklyn Bridge hides will shock you. Crossing the Brooklyn Bridge we will come to African Burial Ground National Monument where you would learn more about the history of the African nation in the United States. Our guide will take you through the history of social change for Africans who were brought in The United States as slaves and then freed. This monument is an important symbol of the fight against racism in the USA.
Lower East Side
We will come to the part of our tout when food lovers need to be active. The Chinatown is the place that reflects the people who live in this part of NYC. The area is populated mostly by Chinese and even some of them do not leave this Chinese New York. The chaotic and always dusted Chinatown can show many food varieties such as steamed pork buns and famous Chinese dumplings. So, come hungry to not miss all of the Asian street food. Learn more about Italian culture in one of trendiest districts in the NYC-Nolita. Previously was a part of Litlle Italy, however, now it is the place packed with the best street art in NYC. Enjoy yourself with the modern New York art as well as diverse food choices. Nolita is full with the hip restaurants and bars, where you can try, beloved Italian past with something white or red or if you are more of a night person the stylish bars and clubs of this neighbourhood will be the best option for night-out.
Lower East Side
Finally, our tour finishes on the Lower East Side neighbourhood. This place will show the transformation from one of the worst districts packed in poverty with the run-down tenements. Learn how the Lower East Side became a fairy-tale architecture surrounding with neighbourhood squares of modern art and local food culture.
Inclusions
- Iconic places for photoshoot
- Must see and off the beaten path
- Cheesy Italian Tasting
- All Fees and Taxes
- Savory Jewish Baked Good
- Traditional Cookie
- Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour
- Fried Chinese Dumplings
- German Pretzel
- Friendly local guide
- Extra food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your guide in front of the African Burial Ground National Monument, across from 7 Elk Street (between Duane and Elk Street)
