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Immigrant New York: Lower East Side, Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour
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From $78.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Embark on a flavorful journey through the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy with a licensed local guide. Taste authentic bagels from Kossar’s, legendary cannolis from Ferrara’s and Cantonese pork buns from Mei Lai Wah while hearing the stories of immigrant resilience that shaped these neighborhoods. Along the way, you’ll learn about the community organizations the tour supports and how your visit contributes to local social-impact efforts. The experience blends food, history and neighborhood culture for a memorable midday exploration.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Taste iconic local specialties in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy
- Enjoy bagels, cannolis, and Cantonese pork buns from beloved neighborhood institutions
- Learn the stories of immigrant communities that shaped New York City
- Support local socialimpact initiatives while exploring with a licensed guide
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
1) Meet in the Lower East Side You’ll meet your guide in the heart of the LES and get an overview of how this neighborhood became a first stop for so many immigrant communities. 2) Walk the historic streets You’ll stroll past tenements and everyday landmarks while you hear what life was like for newly arrived New Yorkers building a home here. 3) Little Italy highlights + sweet stop You’ll cross into Little Italy to sample another neighborhood favorite while hearing how the area has evolved over generations. 4) Chinatown flavors + culture You’ll head into Chinatown for viral, drool-worthy pork buns. See the bustling streets. You'll leave an expert with a full belly!
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
New York City
Sightseeing at Lower East Side, New York.
Continued
New York City
Local Flavor at Chinatown, Manhattan.
Continued
New York City
Sightseeing at Little Italy, Manhattan.
Continued
New York City
Food Tasting.
Continued
New York City
Cultural Immersion.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Licensed NYC tour guide
Not Included
Tour guide gratuity Hotel pick up/ drop off Alcoholic beverages
What to Bring
Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera Bag for essentials Reusable water bottle
Meeting & Pickup
Meet your guide at the entrance to Essex Market at 88 Essex St, New York, NY 10002. Arrive 5–10 minutes before the scheduled tour time at Essex Market (88 Essex St on the corner of Broome & Essex). Check in with your guide, who will be wearing a blue Like A Local Guide badge.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 4 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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