Iconic Foods of New York in Lower East Side, Chinatown, Nolita

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   East Village

   Originally part of the Lower East Side, this funky off-beat neighborhood has been home to the punk and New Wave music scene, Eastern European immigrants, and lots of great late night food.

   25 minutes•Admission free•See on map

2. 2

   We pass by this park that holds lots of history and the key to this neighborhood's colorful history from the rough and tumble 70's and 80's when punk rockers and squatters over-ran the park to today where artists and young families walk their dog and people watch.

   5 minutes•Admission free

3. 3

   Lower East Side

   This neighborhood is one of the city's most storied, which once housed a large influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe and Latin America, and today is among Manhattan's most desirable. Both historic and modern food businesses help tell New York City's stories.

   35 minutes•Admission free•See on map

4. 4

   New York City Chinatown

   One of the city's fastest evolving neighborhoods, Chinatown continues to grow and change, while holding onto the traditions that have made this neighborhood and its food one of the city's most iconic.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

5. 5

   Nolita

   Nolita is probably Manhattan's trendiest neighborhood and it is easy to see why. The newest generation wait in long lines for the hottest food trends and clothing pop-ups, while we discover one of the city's most iconic desserts.

   15 minutes•Admission free•See on map

6. 6

   Williamsburg Bridge

   This is the gateway from the Lower East Side into Brooklyn's trendiest neighborhood. We get a great view of the Williamsburg Bridge, along with the car and bike traffic it brings, as we cross Delancey Street

   5 minutes•Admission free•See on map

Meeting point

We'll meet just outside of Tompkins Square Bagels on the west side of Avenue A between East 10th and East 11th Street in the East Village. Closest subway is the L train at First Avenue

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We will be walking for most of the 3 hours, so be sure to bring comfortable shoes and be prepare to burn all those calories.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking

Cancellation and refunds

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• Cancelled and fully refunded if the weather makes it unsafe
• Cancelled and fully refunded if too few travellers book