NYC: Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour
ID: GYG1534604-2338023
Catégorie:
Pays: États-Unis
Durée du projet:
02:00 horaires
Description
Explore the former Jewish slum district of NYC's Lower East Side on a private walking tour. Compare images and stories of yesterday with today, from Katz's deli to historic synagogues.
The former Jewish slum district of NYC's Lower East Side is one of the most iconic and historically significant neighborhoods in the world. Even though times have changed, this one-time immigrant haven still boasts the character and charm of yore — if you know where to look.
This unique walking tour compares images and stories of yesterday with today and offers unparalleled insight into the evolution of a neighborhood now popular for its trendy boutiques, hotels and restaurants.
Visited on tour:
- Legendary eateries (Katz's deli, Economy Candy, Pickle Guy, etc.)
- Historic synagogues and churches
- Iconic landmarks, cultural sites and points of interest
- Classic, old-fashioned retail stores
- Orchard Street, Rivington Street, Delancey Street, Essex Street, Hester Street, and more
Discussed on tour:
- Tenement life
- The immigrant experience
- Settlement houses
- Employment, sweatshops, and labor unions
- Yiddish and immigrant theater
- The roots of Hollywood on the Lower East Side
Your Guide:
Eric Ferrara is founder of the Lower East Side History Project, a 7-time published author and native New Yorker whose family goes back four generations in Little Italy. He is the founder of the Museum of the American Gangster, the Lower East Side Welcome Center and East Village Visitor Center. Eric has worked as a consultant on several movie and TV projects including History Channel, Netflix's The Irishman, HBO's Boardwalk Empire, AMC's Making of the Mob, and Warner Brothers' new Great Gatsby. His books include Manhattan Mafia Guide.
Faits saillants
- Explore the former Jewish slum district of the Lower East Side
- Visit legendary eateries like Katz's deli and Economy Candy
- See historic synagogues, churches, and iconic landmarks
- Hear stories of tenement life, sweatshops, and labor unions
- Walk Orchard, Rivington, Delancey, Essex, and Hester Streets
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended. There will be plenty of chances to pick up a snack or drink along the way. The tour goes at a slow pace, with a lot of standing around at times, so dress appropriately for the weather (layers recommended).
INCLUS
- Private 2-hour guided walking tour of the Jewish Lower East Side
- Visit to legendary eateries (Katz's deli, Economy Candy, Pickle Guy)
- Visit to historic synagogues and churches
- Walk along Orchard Street, Rivington Street, Delancey Street, Essex Street, and Hester Street
- Visit to iconic landmarks, cultural sites and points of interest
- Stories of tenement life, the immigrant experience, settlement houses, and labor unions
NON INCLUS
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
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Garantir la disponibilité du livre dans les plus brefs délais. Les réservations anticipées valent la peine d'être prises en considération, surtout si vous planifiez le voyage en haute saison, comme les jours fériés ou les fins de semaine.
Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
