• NYC: Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour
  • NYC: Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour
  • NYC: Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour
  • NYC: Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour

NYC: Jewish Lower East Side Walking Tour

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ID: GYG1534604-2338023
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Paese: United States

Durata: 02:00 ore


Descrizione

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.

Punti salienti

  • 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

Lingue guida

INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
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).
INCLUSO
  • 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 INCLUSO
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point

Quando dovrei prenotare?

Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.


Cancellazioni

Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.