



by Nice Guy Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198This walking and food tour covers the Lower East Side neighborhood in New York City over about three hours. The tour is conducted in a small group and led by a local guide. Participants visit more than six tasting spots, sampling a variety of foods along the way. The route includes stops on Orchard Street, the First Romanian American Synagogue on Rivington Street, the Tenement Museum, Kehila Kedosha Janina (the first Greek synagogue in the United States), views of the Williamsburg Bridge, and the Seward Park High School complex. Food tastings include pastrami at a famous deli, rugelach pastries, candy at Economy Candy, pork or vegetarian dumplings at Vanessa's Dumpling House, balsamic vinegar and olive oil at Essex Market's Essex Olive & Spice shop, pickles at The Pickle Guys, bagels and bialys with cream cheese at Kossar's Bagels, and cake doughnuts at a well-known doughnut shop. The tour includes lunch and bottled water. It moves at a relaxed pace to blend history, culture, and food in the Lower East Side. The group learns about the neighborhood’s landmarks as they walk and taste. The tour runs rain or shine and is suitable for those who want a straightforward introduction to this part of Manhattan’s food scene and history.
Famous Pastrami Deli
Visit a deli known for its pastrami, featured in the film When Harry Met Sally. The pastrami is considered among the best available. This stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Rugelach
Walk by a location known for traditional rugelach.
10 min
Economy Candy
Spend 15 minutes at Economy Candy, a candy store operating since 1937. It offers chocolates, nuts, gummies, and classic candies familiar to multiple generations.
15 min
Vanessa's Dumpling House
Taste pork dumplings at Vanessa's Dumpling House for about 20 minutes. Vegetarian dumplings are available as a substitute.
20 min
Essex Market
Visit Essex Market for a chance to shop. Before shopping, taste balsamic vinegar and olive oils at Essex Olive & Spice, hosted by a local named Saad. This stop lasts around 20 minutes.
20 min
The Pickle Guys
Sample three popular pickles at The Pickle Guys in a 10-minute visit. The selection includes sweet and sour pickles.
10 min
Kossar's Bagels
Taste bagels, bialys, and cream cheese at Kossar's Bagels for about 20 minutes. This stop highlights these baked goods as unique and high-quality.
20 min
Doughnut Shop
Spend 10 minutes tasting cake doughnuts that have won awards and are associated with celebrity chef Bobby Flay.
10 min
Lower East Side
Walk through the Lower East Side area to learn about its history and food culture. Notable mentions include Doughnut Plant and Russ & Daughters, representing the neighborhood’s culinary character.
This NYC institution is the home of the worlds greatest pastrami.
End point
They beat Bobby Flay in a throw down for good reason. These doughnuts are to die for.




by Nice Guy Tours
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$198This walking and food tour covers the Lower East Side neighborhood in New York City over about three hours. The tour is conducted in a small group and led by a local guide. Participants visit more than six tasting spots, sampling a variety of foods along the way. The route includes stops on Orchard Street, the First Romanian American Synagogue on Rivington Street, the Tenement Museum, Kehila Kedosha Janina (the first Greek synagogue in the United States), views of the Williamsburg Bridge, and the Seward Park High School complex. Food tastings include pastrami at a famous deli, rugelach pastries, candy at Economy Candy, pork or vegetarian dumplings at Vanessa's Dumpling House, balsamic vinegar and olive oil at Essex Market's Essex Olive & Spice shop, pickles at The Pickle Guys, bagels and bialys with cream cheese at Kossar's Bagels, and cake doughnuts at a well-known doughnut shop. The tour includes lunch and bottled water. It moves at a relaxed pace to blend history, culture, and food in the Lower East Side. The group learns about the neighborhood’s landmarks as they walk and taste. The tour runs rain or shine and is suitable for those who want a straightforward introduction to this part of Manhattan’s food scene and history.
Famous Pastrami Deli
Visit a deli known for its pastrami, featured in the film When Harry Met Sally. The pastrami is considered among the best available. This stop lasts about 25 minutes.
25 min
Rugelach
Walk by a location known for traditional rugelach.
10 min
Economy Candy
Spend 15 minutes at Economy Candy, a candy store operating since 1937. It offers chocolates, nuts, gummies, and classic candies familiar to multiple generations.
15 min
Vanessa's Dumpling House
Taste pork dumplings at Vanessa's Dumpling House for about 20 minutes. Vegetarian dumplings are available as a substitute.
20 min
Essex Market
Visit Essex Market for a chance to shop. Before shopping, taste balsamic vinegar and olive oils at Essex Olive & Spice, hosted by a local named Saad. This stop lasts around 20 minutes.
20 min
The Pickle Guys
Sample three popular pickles at The Pickle Guys in a 10-minute visit. The selection includes sweet and sour pickles.
10 min
Kossar's Bagels
Taste bagels, bialys, and cream cheese at Kossar's Bagels for about 20 minutes. This stop highlights these baked goods as unique and high-quality.
20 min
Doughnut Shop
Spend 10 minutes tasting cake doughnuts that have won awards and are associated with celebrity chef Bobby Flay.
10 min
Lower East Side
Walk through the Lower East Side area to learn about its history and food culture. Notable mentions include Doughnut Plant and Russ & Daughters, representing the neighborhood’s culinary character.
This NYC institution is the home of the worlds greatest pastrami.
End point
They beat Bobby Flay in a throw down for good reason. These doughnuts are to die for.