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title: Lower East Side Eats Food Tour
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 90
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.89
reviews: 107
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/lower-east-side-eats-food-tour/
---

# Lower East Side Eats Food Tour

## Overview

On this 3-hour food tour of the Lower East Side, you will eat your way through the streets, as you sample delicacies from New York's premier appetizing stores, ethnic eateries, and "mom and pop" restaurants. We make 6 different delectable stops on the tour (enough for lunch) Explore what was once an immigrant and working class neighborhood rich in ethnic diversity and culture. Learn about the history of the tenement buildings and much more!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will be meeting at 205 East Houston…
- Starts 11:00: one departure a day
- Food included: 6 food tastings (enough for lunch)
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €90 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 107 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Sidewalk Food Tours
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.89 from 107 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 102 of 107.

- 5 stars: 101 (94%)
- 4 stars: 1 (1%)
- 3 stars: 4 (4%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Licensed New York City sightseeing guides
- 6 food tastings (enough for lunch)
- 3-hour walking food tour with a discussion of neighborhood history and culture

## Not included

- Transportation to and from the meeting location

## Itinerary

1. **The oldest and best delicatessen in New York (Est** (20m; admission included) - 1888)
2. **Amazingly Delicious Authentic Dominican Cuisine (Est** (20m; admission included) - 1986)
3. **Economy Candy** (15m; admission included) - The last old fashioned candy store in New Yorkl Stocking all types of candy, nuts, and dried fruit from floor-to- ceiling. “Noshers’ paradise of the Lower East Side.” (Est. 1937)
4. **Artisanal cheese shop, specializing in top quality goods from small producers** (15m; admission included) - resplendent with beautifully packaged jams, honeys, mustards, vinegars, olive oils, and cured meats
5. **The Pickle Guys** (15m; admission included) - Pickles made the old-fashioned way, from traditional cucumber pickles to pickled mango and pineapple. Pucker up! (Est. 2002)
6. **The oldest bialy bakery in the United States** (15m; admission included) - (Est. 1936)
7. **Unique flavors that redefine the doughnut** (15m; admission included) - (Est.1994)

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Sun
- Departures: 11:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We will be meeting at 205 East Houston Street (outside in front of Katz's Deli, in front of the sign that says "Known as the best since 1888."

The sign is on the Ludlow Street side of Katz's. Katz's is on the corner of East Houston Street and Ludlow St. If your late, go inside Katz's

Ends: Outside in front of The Doughnut Plant

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wear comfortable shoes

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