Tenements, Tales, and Tastes in New York, NY

43 Park RowNew York, NY 10038
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Overview

New York City's multicultural community boasts an incredible variety of cuisines from all over the world! You will traverse the Lower East Side and enjoy samplings of ethnic dishes, a well as local favorites. An expert guide will share tons of insider information, the history of the city's food scene, and explain how immigration has inspired artisans to create new flavor combinations.

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Good To Know

  • Family-friendly.
  • Tour duration: 3 hours.
  • For your Urban Adventure, you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
  • Hear stories about New York’s early settlers and taste the eclectic mix of food that they bestowed upon us.

Description

Get in touch with the tasty culture of NYC on this New York food tour that is a pleasure for both the stomach and the mind!

This New York City tour will start off at a location where many new citizens are made official, City Hall. Here at the northern edge of the colonial city we’ll start our journey with a delicious Dutch treat, just one of many foods that has made its way over thanks to the immigrant population in NYC. On this historical tour of New York, we’ll make our way around the Lower East Side, visiting 100-year old bakeries, churches, markets, and historic sites. We’ll stroll the streets of Little Italy just as Lucky Luciano might have a century ago. Marvel at former and still operating Jewish synagogues. Wind our way through the streets of Chinatown, where you’ll feel like you’re in Shanghai. We’ll dive into Latin culture at a community garden and take in cultural sites like the African Burial Ground. Along the way on this New York food tour, we’ll sink our teeth into amazing stories and amazing food. Dumplings, pretzels, cheese, and more. We’ll taste why New York City is the center of the world and the culinary legacy left here by those that have passed by Lady Liberty on their way to the American Dream.

Tenements, Tales, and Tastes Reviews

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Wander13412691206
"Tenements, Tales and Tastings Tour"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 11, 2023
Can't recommend the Tenements, Tales and Tastings Tour enough! Mickey was a fabulous tour guide. We learned so much about the city and the immigrants who made it what it is today. The tastings were delicious! Such an excellent way to get a feel for the city!
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15carib
"Tour guide Mickey- Food tour through NYC"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 10, 2023
Our tour guide was Mickey. She was very knowledgeable about the area including a lot of historical facts, answered questions, and she was there right on time we didn’t have to wait for her our tour started a little early. The tour was great it was a long walk but it was well worth it and we wish we had just a few more food tasting stops but, the ones she took us to were amazing! My family of 3 highly recommends her and her tour!
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RyanManhattan
New York City, New York
"Best Food Tour in NYC"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 02, 2023
Our guide, Mickey Pantano, was incredibly knowledgeable about the city, locations, and food genres being toured — along with a supremely gifted narrator for our wonderful trip. We must’ve walked about 3 miles and covered Civic Center, Chinatown, Little Italy, Lower East Side, and others to discover wonderful cuisine and restaurants we otherwise wouldn’t have known. This is the third tour we’ve done with this company — all have been outstanding but this was the best guide, locations, and itinerary. Wonderful for out of Towners or local Manhattanites like us.
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jencA5613IJ
Fillmore, California
"Fun experience learning about the Lower East side of Manhattan."
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 19, 2023
Great lower east side history and food tour. Mickey was a great story teller and engaging guide through out the whole experience.
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52kaylag
"Tenements, Tales and Tastings Tour"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed June 12, 2023
This tour was amazing and probably my most favorite thing we did while in NYC! Mickey was our tour guide and she was absolutely fantastic explaining the history of each culture and keeping everyone interested and involved in the tour. I would highly recommend this tour if you want to know interesting background info on how NYC came about.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tenements, Tales, and Tastes

What are the hours of operation? 
Monday – Sunday at 10:00 AM.

What should I wear? 
Dress standard: Casual. Wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.

Where is it located? 
Meeting Point: The Fountain at City Hall Park which is at the southern end of the park (City Hall Park, Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10007) Ending Point: Loreley Biergarten - 7 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002.

Is the tour appropriate for children? 
Yes, this is a family-friendly activity.

Can I bring my camera?
Yes, great photo opportunities!

How long is the tour?
The tour is 3 hours long.

Can I bring my own food/beverages? 
No.

Can I bring my pet?
No.

What’s included in my ticket/experience?
  • Discover NYC from a local perspective, with a local guide by your side.
  • Hear stories about New York’s early settlers and taste the eclectic mix of food that they bestowed upon us.
  • Stroll through New York's unique cultural historic sites in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy.
  • Get a glimpse into New York’s immigrant heritage and how it is shaping the city today