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On this private, accessible tour, you’ll discover the history, food and culture of New York’s Lower East Side Neighborhood. Following a local guide, you’ll explore the district and learn about how the waves of migration to the United States have shaped it. The tour itinerary is flexible and has several options according to how much time you want to spend on the Lower East Side. This half-day tour includes a walk through the Lower East Side, learning from your guide about Jewish and Easter European immigrants that moved there. You’ll also sample some local food and visit a secret speakeasy bar. Whichever tour length you choose, your guide will give you plenty of tips of what to see and do in New York and many interesting facts about the Lower East Side.This is an accessible tour that can accommodate people with disabilities. The locations visited are wheelchair-accessible and many have accessible bathroom facilities. Your guide can also provide assistance, if necessary.&nbsp;

Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA

Lower East Side

Williamsburg Bridge, New York, NY, USA

Williamsburg Bridge

A street in the Lower East Side, with historic tenement buildings.

A street in the Lower East Side lined with shops and street signs.

A local food market stall selling fresh fish.

The tour group samples exotic fruits from a local market.

The tour group sits at a table and samples local pretzels.

Typical buildings around a popular square in the Lower East Side.

The Williamsburg Bridge, seen at sunset.

The tour group and guide in a square in the Lower East Side.

Meeting point: African Burial Ground at 7 Elk Street

The Lower East Side is an eclectic neighborhood where dusty alleys and rental apartment blocks mix with upscale apartments and chic boutiques. At night, crowds of trendy young people flock to the area in search of trendy bars, restaurants, and music venues. The neighborhood's Jewish heritage is present on Orchard Street, home to the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, classic cloth shops and traditional delicatessens such as Katz's and Russ & Daughters.

Buildings on the Lower East Side of New York.

The Williamsburg Bridge, connecting Manhattan's Lower East Side to Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood, offers stunning views of the city skyline, East River, and surrounding boroughs. Visitors can walk, roll, or cycle across its dedicated pathways, with a slight incline at the start but a generally manageable slope throughout. The bridge is a vibrant mix of urban energy and scenic views, providing a unique perspective of New York City.

End point: African Burial Ground at 7 Elk Street

Cultural Guided Tour Through Manhattan's Lower East Side

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