Tenements, Tales, and Tastes

Tacos, dumplings, knishes, bagels; America's food choices wouldn't be as diverse without immigration. Join this New York tour to sample the delicious effects of mass immigration while learning about those that dared to live the American Dream.

Tenements, Tales, and Tastes Highlights

• Discover NYC from a local perspective, with a local guide by your side
• Stroll through New York's unique cultural historic sites in the Lower East Side, Chinatown, and Little Italy.
• Visit bustling markets and sample the tasty treats on offer
• Get a glimpse into New York's immigrant heritage and how it's shaping the city today

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide and several tastes of different ethnic dishes.

  Exclusions

Items of a personal nature, and tips and gratuities for your guide. Guests are requested to bring their own re-usable water bottle.

  Schedule

Ending point: Loreley Biergarten - 7 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002 or Cafe Katja - 79 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002

Meeting point: The Fountain at City Hall Park which is at the southern end of the park (City Hall Park, Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10007)

Starting time: 10.00 AM

Duration: 3 hours

  Full Itinerary

On a recent visit to New York, I booked two tours with Urban Adventures. The first, "Tenements, Tales, and Tastes", was with David on the morning of the first day in NYC. It was a really special introduction to the city that I was about to spend four days exploring. We toured the neighbourhoods where NYC started, sampling delicious food along the way. It was fun, informative, all the things the best tours should be. Highly recommended. The second, the "Craft Cocktail" tour in the East Village was with Joshua, and on my final night in town. I was joined on the tour by two New York locals, so I guess that goes to show how valuable the knowledge of the guide can be! We visited three bars, enjoyed cocktails and delicious snacks and heard fascinating stories about prohibition and NYC bar culture. Also a great tour. Many thanks to both Dave and Josh for their friendly and professional service, and for sharing their enthusiasm for their city.