Treasures of New York City: Jewish Lower East Side Tour

You’ve probably heard that New York City is well-known for its Jewish Lower East Side, but do you know the stories and origin behind the Jewish Community? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Experience details

• Destination

  New York City

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  2.5 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English

• What's included

  Private Guide • Jewish Snack • Entrance to the Synagogue Museum • All Withlocals are Carbon Neutral

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  At the entrance of the museum/synagogue

• Culture of the City

  On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover New York City through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

• in New York City

  Your tour will focus on , a very important cultural subject in New York City. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how made an impact in New York City, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

• Cultural Highlights

  As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit the Synagogue Museum, Essex Market, Orchard Street, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

• Storytelling Journey

  As you discover the cultural side of New York City, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Richard

  History Guru of New York City who will share hidden gems

  Richard

  5.0

  9 reviews

  I speak

  English
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• Barbara

  Native New Yorker

  Barbara

  4.8

  2 reviews

  I speak

  English
  Choose

Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Wear comfortable shoes for walking

• Included

  • Private Guide
  • Jewish Snack
  • Entrance to the Synagogue Museum
  • All Withlocals are Carbon Neutral

• Not included

  • Entrance to Attractions other than mentioned
  • Saturdays the Synagogue Museum is closed

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.