From US$95 per person
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- Group size
- Up to 30
- Language
- English
About this tour
Explore New York’s street food, immigrant heritage, and gang history with a retired NYPD officer. Walk through the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy, enjoying six tastings—from Dominican pastelillos and Chinese dumplings to Jewish knishes and Italian cannoli. Between bites, hear stories of the Yiddish Black Hand, neighborhood gangs, and Chinatown’s infamous “Bloody Angle.” This 2.5-hour experience brings together local flavors, historic streets, and a retired officer’s perspective.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Meet at the entrance of Essex Market, 115 Delancy St. (Southeast corner Delancy and Essex Streets).
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Itinerary
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- 1
Meet at the entrance of Essex Market, 115 Delancy St. (Southeast corner Delancy and Essex Streets)(10 min)
- 2
We'll talk about history(10 min)
- 3
We'll eat beef or cheese pastelillo(10 min)
- 4
We'll eat coconut tart(10 min)
- 5
We'll eat knish(10 min)
- 6
We'll talk about history(10 min)
- 7
We'll eat chocolate truffle(10 min)
- 8
We'll talk about history(pass by)
- 9
We'll talk about history(10 min)
- 10
We'll eat dumplings(10 min)
- 11
One of possible pastry stops(pass by)
- 12
One of possible pastry stops(10 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with food allergies
Included
- A bottle of water or a can of soda is included.
- Enjoy six food tastings: a beef or cheese pastelillo, a coconut tart, a whole knish, a chocolate truffle, a serving of dumplings, and a cannoli.
Not included
- Tips for your guide are not included, but highly appreciated
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- Meet at the entrance of Essex Market, 115 Delancy St. (Southeast corner Delancy and Essex Streets)
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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