13:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Price and inclusions
One price for every traveller: €35 per adult.
Included and not included
Local guide
Entrance to the Eldridge Street Synagogue Museum
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Audio Guide ( that translates the tour)
Gratuities
Entrance to the Tenement Museum
Food not included
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 21 October 2026.
Reviews
4.7
75 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 71 of 75
Star breakdown of all 75 ratings
5 stars
65 · 87%
4 stars
6 · 8%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
3 · 4%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
The tour meets in front of the Eldridge Street Synagogue at 12 Eldridge Street. The guide will be outside, so do not enter the building. Our guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour, which begins promptly at 1:00pm.
Departure
13:00 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Top Dog Tours Inc.; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Lower East Side
2 hour walking tour of the Lower East Side
2h
Museum At Eldridge Street
Eldridge Steet Synagogue
Pass by, no stop
3
The Pickle Guys
Pickles
10 min
4
Bialys and bagels10 min
5
A settlement house that helped shape the neighborhood10 min
6
Economy Candy
The most famous candy shop in Lower Manhattan
5 min
7
A former Synagogue and current art space5 min
8
New York's most famous deli5 min
9
A Lower East Side staple5 min
10
Essex Market
New York's Most Historic Market
20 min
About this tour, from the operator
The Lower East Side is one of New York City’s most historic immigrant neighborhoods—a place where generations of newcomers began their American story. Since the 1840s, waves of immigrants from Germany, Italy, Eastern Europe, the Caribbean, and Asia have settled here, shaping the neighborhood into one of the most culturally rich areas in the city.
On this engaging walking tour, you’ll explore the streets where these communities lived, worked, and built new lives. Discover why immigrants were drawn to the Lower East Side, how the neighborhood transformed over time, and what led many families to eventually move on.
Combining food, history, and culture, this tour offers a flavorful journey through the neighborhood that helped shape New York City—and the American immigrant experience.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Involves a good amount of walking
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Strollers OK
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Operates rain and shine; please dress accordingly
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour's designated start time. The tour departs promptly and no refunds will be given for guests who miss the tour due to being late
If canceled because of dangerous weather, you will be given the option of an alternative tour date or full refund
Food vendors are not guaranteed
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control.
Once the tour begins, if you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we cannot guarantee we can reunite you with the group.
Food is not included. We suggest bringing $20-$30 cash per person.
Good to know
Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
Food not included Food not included
Age rule Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult…
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund
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