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- Group size
- Up to 25
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
About this tour
Savor the Lower East Side's most iconic flavors on this 2-hour food and history tour. Bypass the famously long queues at Katz's Delicatessen with exclusive skip-the-line access. Enjoy 8oz of legendary pastrami, double the portion of most food tours. Relive its star turn in "When Harry Met Sally.
Built by generations of Eastern European Jewish and Puerto Rican immigrants, this storied neighborhood is packed with culinary heritage. Along the way, discover legendary Jewish institutions like Russ & Daughters (appetizing fish and dairy) and Yonah Schimmel’s Knish Bakery.
Pass the Gothic Revival Angel Orensanz Center (NYC’s oldest surviving purpose-built synagogue), the Tenement Museum, and the iconic Bowery Ballroom. Cap off the experience with nostalgic sweets from Economy Candy, NYC’s oldest candy store, and a slice of classic NYC cheesecake from Eileen’s Special Cheesecake.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Meet your guide on Ludlow Street, near the corner with East Houston Street, down the side of “Il Laboratorio Del Gelato”, opposite Katz's Delicatessen. The nearest accessible public restroom to the meeting point is about 280 m away in a straight line, from the NYC Open Data public restrooms list.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Katz’s Delicatessen is an 1888 icon of the Jewish immigrant era, renowned for their legendary pastrami sandwiches. While the deli is famous for its long lines wrapping around the block, your experience includes VIP skip-the-line access so you can head straight inside without the wait.(20 min)
- 2
A beloved NYC landmark operated by four generations of the same family, Russ & Daughters specializes in world-class smoked fish, rich caviar, and traditional appetizing spreads paired with fresh bagels.(pass by)
- 3
Famous for its warm, traditional potato and kasha knishes, this Lower East Side landmark is the oldest family-owned knishery in America.(pass by)
- 4
Built in 1849 as the Ansche Chesed Synagogue, this striking Gothic Revival landmark is the oldest surviving building in New York City constructed specifically as a synagogue.(pass by)
- 5
A colorful Lower East Side landmark since 1937, this is NYC’s oldest candy store, packed floor-to-ceiling with thousands of vintage sweets, classic treats, and international chocolates.(10 min)
- 6
Admire this historic 1863 tenement building, a preserved icon honoring generations of immigrants whose stories built the Lower East Side and NYC itself.(pass by)
- 7
Built just before the 1929 stock market crash, this iconic venue remains one of New York City's most celebrated historic music halls and indie live music spaces.(pass by)
- 8
Finish on a sweet note at this beloved bakery, famous for serving light, airy, secret-family-recipe cheesecakes that have been a quintessential New York favorite for over 50 years.(15 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly.
- The walking tour covers around 1 mile (1.6 km) long.
- The tour can accommodate diabetic and seafood/fish-free diets. It is not suitable for people who are gluten free/vegan/vegetarian.
- The tour is free for children 6 and under, but does NOT include food.
- The 8oz portion of pastrami at Katz is double the size of other food tours
Included
- Expert tour guide
- Sweet treats from Economy Candy
- Savor 8oz of legendary pastrami at iconic Katz's Delicatessen - double the size of other food tours
- Exclusive skip-the-line access at Katz's Delicatessen
- Eileen's Special Cheesecake
- Soft drink
Not included
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to/from meeting points
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Nearest accessible public restroom to Meet your guide on Ludlow Street, near the corner with East Houston Street, down the side of “Il Laboratorio Del Gelato”, opposite Katz's Delicatessen.
The nearest accessible public restroom to Meet your guide on Ludlow Street, near the corner with East Houston Street, down the side of “Il Laboratorio Del Gelato”, opposite Katz's Delicatessen. is McKinley Playground, New York, about 280 m away.
McKinley Playground · about 280 m away in a straight line
New York, NY (park)
8am-4pm, Open later seasonally — Open year round
Source: the NYC Open Data public restrooms list, data as at 30 October 2026. Distances are straight-line, not the walking route, and facilities can change — check before you rely on one.
Location & contact
- Area
- New York
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide on Ludlow Street, near the corner with East Houston Street, down the side of “Il Laboratorio Del Gelato”, opposite Katz's Delicatessen
- 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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