Guided walking tour · New York City, United States

Lower East Side Food Tour: Iconic Eats & NYC History Walking Tour

A three-hour walk through the Lower East Side, tasting ethnic foods while the guide explains the history of the dishes, the establishments and the people behind them.

Rating on Viator
4.8 out of 5 from 1,070 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £46 per person
Group size
Up to 14 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 4
Run by
Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. New York City Supreme Court5 min
  2. Columbus Park5 min
  3. Chinatown20 min
  4. Little Italy20 min
  5. Nolita15 min
  6. Lower East Side30 min
  7. Tenement Museum

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Follow a friendly local English‑speaking guide who’s passionate about food and history
  • Get insider tips on what else to eat, see, and experience during your stay in New York
  • Explore stories and cultural heritage that shaped these famous neighborhoods
  • Stroll through the Lower East Side, Chinatown & Little Italy
  • Sample four iconic NYC dishes (may include dumplings, pizza, knish, empanada, and more)

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks and additional food

Access

  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in New York City

  • Price: from £46. 14 of the other 28 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £60.
  • Reviews: 11 of the other 36 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 14 people. 20 of the other 32 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.1 km in about 42 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 9 November 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in New York City

New York is the most walked city in America. Manhattan's numbered grid, the 24-hour subway and neighbourhoods that change character every few blocks make it a place where the best plan is often to pick a direction and go.

Terrain. Manhattan is largely flat; the slopes are in Central Park, Upper Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights. Bridges have long approach ramps but no stairs on the main walkways.

Distances. Twenty north–south blocks equal roughly a mile (1.6 km); crosstown blocks are two to three times longer. A 'quick walk' from 14th to 59th Street is 45 blocks, about 3.5 km.

Read the full New York City walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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