Lower East Side and Essex Market Multicultural Food Tour

On this two-hour food and culture tour, your expert local guide will take you through the Lower East Side, one of the most diverse and historic neighborhoods in New York City. Here, you’ll taste diverse cuisines from the ever-evolving immigrant communities. 

With our unique pay-as-you-go model NYC food tour, you get more of what you want for less money compared to other New York food tours. Simply hand the guide $30 in cash on your arrival, and your guide takes care of the rest. They’ll pay for the entire group at each of our stops, minimizing wait time and allowing for better value.

One of the highlights of this tour is the recently renovated Essex Market. One of the oldest markets in New York City, Essex Market has been serving the Lower East Side community for over a century.

As you walk with your guide, you’ll pass by a number of historic sites. Two favorites are the Tenement Museum — honoring the roles immigrants have played in defining our nation’s identity — and Katz’s Delicatessen. The deli is a 100-year-old business that has starred in Hollywood blockbusters like “When Harry Met Sally.” 

Throughout the tour, you’ll hear tales of the struggles and triumphs of generations of immigrants. Learn how they shaped this New York neighborhood and made it what it is today.