New York: Taste The American Dream - A Lower East Side Food Tour
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.
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What's included in New York: Taste The American Dream - A Lower East Side Food Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
African Burial Ground National Monument
We discuss the discovery of the burial ground and the building of the memorial and monument, including the significance of some of the design. We also talk a little bit about the early African experience in New York through those that were brought here as slaves and those that were freed.
New York City Supreme Court
We talk about the history of the surrounding area that was once a poor Irish community and before that a polluted pond. You get to see the building that is now most famous for being featured on most episodes of Law & Order.
Columbus Park
We briefly walk through this park on the edge of Chinatown and talk about what used to be here: the notorious neighborhood of the Five Points. We discuss the Irish immigration and show photos of what the neighborhood used to look like.
Inclusions
- Friendly Local, English-speaking food lover guide
- Stroll in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy on 3 hours food walking tour
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Sample 4 historic dishes on 4 Food stops (dish samples such as dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada)
- See 100-year old bakery, churches, and historic New York sites
- Gratuities
- Drinks and additional food
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time.
- Experience happens rain, shine, or snow unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the adult’s rate. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child between 6 and 11 years old. You can do so in the special requirements box on the checkout page
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels, but please note that this tour covers 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- In front of African Burial Ground Museum, 290 Broadway, New York, NY 10007, USA
End Points
- Your tour ends in the heart of the Lower East Side neighborhood (New York, NY 10002)
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Additional Information In the event of a site closure, we will do our best to replace it with a similar alternative. We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Dietary Notes This tour was created as well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience (Ethnic dishes samples) and features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements. Unfortunately, this tour cannot cater for vegans and gluten allergies, intolerances. For any specific dietary request, we need to know 24 h before the tour start time. Please emails us at email [email protected]. Child Policy Please inform us if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. Dress Standards Summers can be hot and humid, autumn can be cool, and winters downright frigid with snow. Dress according to the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Tipping Your Guide A tip / gratuity for your guide is not included in the price of this tour. If you feel that your guide has done their best to provide a personal and engaging experience, giving a gratuity is encouraged. Leave Us A Review How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
