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Like a Local Tours
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Taste your way around NYC! Like A Local Tours offers award-winning sustainable food, fashion, art, and history tours. Woman-founded and perfect for team-building outside of a stuffy boardroom. Since 2014, we have served over 25,000 customers and specialize in high-quality, authentic and fun experiences. Make unforgettable memories with expert guides!

Lower East Side Food & History Tour

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A group of people stands in Little Italy, NYC, near the "Welcome to Little Italy" sign during a food tour.
Hands reach for bagels on a tray during a Lower East Side food tour in New York City, showcasing teamwork and sharing.
A group of people enjoying food during the Lower East Side Food & History Tour in NYC, with jars in the foreground.
A man serves food from behind a glass display, featuring special items and assorted dishes in a New York eatery.
A large, sliced cheese pizza topped with tomato sauce and herbs, placed on a red table.
A group of people stands in Little Italy, NYC, near the "Welcome to Little Italy" sign during a food tour.
Hands reach for bagels on a tray during a Lower East Side food tour in New York City, showcasing teamwork and sharing.
A group of people enjoying food during the Lower East Side Food & History Tour in NYC, with jars in the foreground.
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New York City,
NY
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$85 per person, $650 minimum
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About this activity

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of the immigrant experience in New York City’s Lower East Side, brought to life through its diverse and historic culinary landscape. Join us for a journey that not only offers a taste of the neighborhood’s flavors but also celebrates the stories of perseverance and cultural richness brought by immigrants.

What you'll do

Lower East Side: Start your exploration in the Lower East Side, a gateway for generations of immigrants seeking new opportunities. As we navigate through streets lined with historical tenements, our guides will share poignant tales of the neighborhood’s evolution from an immigrant enclave to a culinary hotspot.


Chinatown: Dive into the vibrant life of Chinatown, where traditional Chinese culinary practices meet modern innovations. This area serves as a living museum of Chinese-American history, with food that tells stories of migration, adaptation, and community.


Little Italy: Continue to Little Italy, where the essence of Italian heritage flourishes. Here, traditional recipes and culinary methods passed down through generations are savored. Learn about the community’s efforts to preserve its rich cultural heritage through food.


Essex Market: Experience the global culinary fusion at Essex Market, a testament to New York’s melting pot identity. This market supports local vendors and artisans, showcasing global flavors while fostering community resilience and innovation.


Featured Food Stops:

  • The Pickle Guys: Sample a pickle of your choice at this local staple, where tradition meets bold, briny perfection in every bite.
  • Mille Nonne: Revel in reimagined Italian classics at Mille Nonne, a zero-waste restaurant that marries traditional Italian cooking with modern sustainability.
  • Kossar’s Bagels & Bialys: Taste authentic Eastern European flavors with a bialy or bagel from Kossar’s, representing the Jewish community’s historical presence.
  • Economy Candy: Indulge in sweets from Economy Candy, a shop that has delighted New Yorkers since the Great Depression.
  • Nolita Pizza : Sample a slice from Nolita Pizza, where New York meets Italy in every bite.
  • Ferrara’s Bakery & Cafe: Delight in Ferrara’s legendary cannolis, a taste of Italian history dating back to 1892.
  • Mei Lai Wah: Conclude with a Cantonese pork bun from Mei Lai Wah, illustrating the contributions of Cantonese immigrants to the city’s food scene.

What to prepare

Included:

  • Enough food tastings to make up a meal
  • Live commentary provided by the guide
  • Get recommendations for additional places to visit on your own
  • Gratuity


Guest Requests:

  • Please prepare a list of your groups dietary requirements.
  • Short on time? We can customize for an express experience.
  • Tours operate in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Tours run rain, snow or shine.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and be ready to walk.

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Free cancelation up to 7 days before your event.
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$650total

($85 per person, $650 minimum)

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A group of people stands in Little Italy, NYC, near the "Welcome to Little Italy" sign during a food tour.
Hands reach for bagels on a tray during a Lower East Side food tour in New York City, showcasing teamwork and sharing.
A group of people enjoying food during the Lower East Side Food & History Tour in NYC, with jars in the foreground.
A man serves food from behind a glass display, featuring special items and assorted dishes in a New York eatery.
A large, sliced cheese pizza topped with tomato sauce and herbs, placed on a red table.