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New York Lower East Side Food Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 49% in New York City

1 review · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Skip the line at Katz’s for 8 oz of pastrami, then explore Lower East Side history and taste sweets and cheesecake on a guided walk.

About this tour

Taste the Lower East Side’s storied food culture on a New York Lower East Side Food Tour, with skip-the-line access to one of the city’s most famous delis. At Katz’s Delicatessen, savor an 8-ounce portion of legendary pastrami, then explore a neighborhood shaped by generations of Eastern European Jewish and Puerto Rican immigrants.

As you walk about a mile, your guide shares the stories behind local landmarks and beloved food institutions. Pass Russ & Daughters, the Tenement Museum, the Gothic Revival Angel Orensanz Center, and the Bowery Ballroom. Along the way, enjoy nostalgic sweets from Economy Candy, New York City’s oldest candy store, and finish with cheesecake from Eileen’s Special Cheesecake. The tour lasts two hours and includes a soft drink; the generous Katz’s serving is double the size offered on other food tours.

With a knowledgeable guide and a flavorful mix of history and tastings, this New York Lower East Side Food Tour offers a delicious way to experience the neighborhood. Reserve your spot and come hungry.

Highlights

  • Skip the line at Katz's Delicatessen for an 8-ounce serving of legendary pastrami
  • Trace the neighborhood's culinary heritage shaped by Jewish and Puerto Rican immigrants
  • Pass the Tenement Museum, Bowery Ballroom, and Angel Orensanz Center
  • Savor sweets from Economy Candy and cheesecake from Eileen's

What's included

Included

  • Expert tour guide
  • 8 oz of pastrami at Katz's Delicatessen
  • Skip-the-line access at Katz's Delicatessen
  • Sweet treats from Economy Candy
  • Eileen's Special Cheesecake
  • Soft drink

Not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Optional gratuities
  • Transportation to and from meeting points

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Important information

  • Meet on Ludlow Street near East Houston Street, beside Il Laboratorio Del Gelato and opposite Katz's Delicatessen
  • The walking tour covers about 1 mile (1.6 km)
  • The tour operates in all weather; dress accordingly
  • Suitable for diabetic and seafood- or fish-free diets; not suitable for gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian diets
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  • Children 6 and under join free but do not receive food
  • Wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 120 minutes and covers about 1 mile (1.6 km) on foot.

What food is included?

Enjoy 8 oz of pastrami at Katz's Delicatessen, sweets from Economy Candy, Eileen's Special Cheesecake, and a soft drink.

Can the tour accommodate dietary needs?

The tour can accommodate diabetic and seafood- or fish-free diets. It is not suitable for gluten-free, vegan, or vegetarian diets.

Is the tour accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers and service animals are allowed.

Do children 6 and under receive food?

Children 6 and under join free, but food is not included for them.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 49% in New York City means it ranks in the top 49% of tours in New York City by this score.

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