New York City Lower East Side and Little Italy Food Tour 3 hr

Follow New York City’s immigrant history one bite at a time on this food tour through the Lower East Side and Little Italy. The stories of the people who made the city their home come alive through the dishes they brought with them and the flavors that grew into something distinctly New York.

Your guide purchases the food and drinks, so you can focus on tasting and listening as the tour moves from the distinct cuisines of different cultures toward New York’s own culinary traditions. Along the way, discover how generations of newcomers helped shape the city’s food scene. The tour lasts three hours and begins at the Broome Street entrance on the south end of Essex Market. Vegetarian options can be accommodated; contact the provider about other food preferences.

Come hungry and experience New York City’s history through the foods that tell its story. Book your Lower East Side and Little Italy food tour to explore the city’s past by taste.