Explore the Lower East Side’s rich immigrant history, a testament to the Irish, Germans, Eastern Europeans, Italians, Chinese and Latin Americans who shaped it on our four hour Lower East Side Private Walking Tour. Delve into the tenement life of the 19th and early 20th centuries, witnessing their struggles and cultural legacies. Discover landmarks like an 1887 synagogue and a former synagogue turned Buddhist temple. From farmland to a bustling neighborhood, this tour reveals the transformation of Orchard Street and the enduring spirit of a diverse community.
Tour Itinerary & Highlights
Note: This is a suggested itinerary – we can customize based on your preferences.
- This tour will allow guests to explore the history of immigration and the area that once was a Jewish epicenter. Guests will learn about the past and present and mix of influences that has shaped Lower East Side into what it is today. Guests will see quaint cafes and restaurants and the Famous Katz Deli.
- Along the way you may also see: Williamsburg Bridge, various synagogues such as The Bialystoker Synagogue, the Tenement Museum, Bowery Ballroom, Hester Street Fair and Essex Market.
- All stops, timing and inclusions of the tour are dependent upon traffic and weather conditions.
Inclusions:
- Experience Lower Eastside and receive local tips from your savvy local guide
*Gratuity for the tour guide is not included.
More Information:
- The duration of the tour is four hours.
- The starting time and date of the tour are customizable to fit your schedule.
- We recommend a start time of 8:00 am or 9:00 am to beat the crowds at major sites.
- This tour is offered all year round, seven days a week.
- Restrictions may apply depending on the date and time of the tour.
- You can customize the starting location of the tour to fit your schedule. You can choose to start the tour at your hotel doorstep, at a restaurant where you just finished breakfast or at a custom location of your liking. Pick-up or drop-off locations outside of Manhattan may accrue additional time & cost.
- We can customize the tour and stops to fit your needs upon request.