Devour New York Lower East Side Guided Food Tour
New York, US
98% of travellers recommend this
-
Duration 3 hours
-
Local guide included
-
Small group of 12 max
-
7+ food tastings included
-
Walking tour format
-
Expertly guided experience
Discover the culinary wonders of New York's Lower East Side with a guided food tour featuring 7+ tastings at family-run eateries.
Featured Reviews
Included
-
Local guide -
Small group of 12 people max
-
Expertly guided walking tour
-
7+ tastes at 7 family-run businesses (enough for breakfast and lunch)
Excluded
-
Pick up -
Gratitues
Discover the culinary wonders of New York's Lower East Side with a guided food tour featuring 7+ tastings at family-run eateries.
Highlights
- Sample classic dishes & international flavors
- Meet local shop owners & hear their stories
- Experience diverse food cultures in one neighborhood
- Indulge in mouthwatering pastries & desserts
Meeting Point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Peretz Square, on the corner of East Houston Street and 1st Avenue (across the road from the One and One restaurant located at 71 East 1st Street).
,
What to expect
Katz's Delicatessen
Start your tour inside one of the Lower East Side’s cultural institutions run by the same family for over 100 years. Katz's Delicatessen serves up classic American breakfast foods and perfecting giant sandwiches since the 1888. Here you'll bite into their signature pastrami with mustard sandwich.
20 minutes
Admission Included
El Castillo De Jagua
Breakfast foods are an art in New York, so you’ll stop by a Dominican breakfast counter next to get a variety of what’s on offer in the locality. Try their pastelitos or dos golpes while learning the fascinating story behind their delicious plates.
25 minutes
Admission Included
Essex Street Market
Visit a historic local market for a stop at a popular cheese shop, named the best in the US by Food and Wine magazine. You'll taste a selection of handmade cheeses and cured meats from around the world.
25 minutes
Admission Included
Orchard Grocer
At this spot, you’ll experience a unique twist on the classic New York bodega. Catering to vegan diets, you’ll try a classic bagel with carrots and cashews in place of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
30 minutes
Admission Included
Shu Jiao Fu Zhou
As two food meccas, it’s no surprise that the Lower East Side and Chinatown are practically intertwined. Try some Chinatown specialties from a more recent addition to the neighborhood. You might sample thin-skinned pork dumplings or their delicious Fujian peanut butter noodles.
25 minutes
Admission Included
The Pickle Guys
This stop pays homage to another food brought over by Jewish immigrants that made the Lower East Side their home in late 19th century. Try the family recipe passed down for generations.
20 minutes
Admission Included
Doughnut Plant
For the final stop, you’ll get a taste of some of the Lower East Side’s delicious baked goods at a beloved artisanal doughnut shop. Prepare yourself for a doughnut unlike any other you’ve had before with their innovative flavors.
20 minutes
Admission Included
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
-
Public transportation options are available nearby -
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
-
The tour is in English.
-
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
-
This tour is not recommended for vegans, and, due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not recommended for those with celiac disease.
-
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarian, Gluten free (not celiac), Dairy free, Pescatarian, and Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
-
Those with dietary restrictions need to contact us before joining the tour so we can arrange your food, or we may not be able to accommodate you.
-
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
-
We can accommodate gluten free but cannot guarantee that were will be no risk of cross contamination in the case of celiacs.
-
This tour covers a full meal.
-
Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
-
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
-
Despite being in the former Jewish Quarter and visiting Jewish businesses, the establishments visited are NOT kosher.
What our experts say
-
Arrive 15 mins early at Peretz Square. -
Don't miss the pastrami at Katz's Deli!
-
Try local favorites at Essex Street Market.
-
Explore nearby shops after the tour.
-
Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
This is a popular product and the date you are looking for just sold out. Next available date is