Private East Village Food Tour

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denniswY2525SH
326 days ago
Despite the chilly weather, our tour ended up being a "private walking tour" with Jon and it was absolutely delightful! His knowledge of the city was impressive, and they made sure we stayed warm and comfortable. Because it was our family only, we had all of the attention and shuffled through the cold streets a little faster than we would have with a large group. A truly unique and memorable experience!

You decide which food you want, then pay what you wish for the guide. This is the best deal in NYC With an ethnically diverse community, one can find virtually every type of cuisine here. On our tour we will savor a delicious array of cuisines and flavors including: Greek-American Split pea Soup with fried croutons, delicious classic tasting NYC pizza, authentic Dolmas (Grape Leaves) Ukrainian varenyky (vegetable filled cabbage rolls) and perogis, delicious egg cream drinks, up to 8 different flavors of Korean Dumplings, and Italian pastries such as cannoli and sfogliatelle. Don’t worry – we’ll walk off the calories as we explore the history and culture of the East Village, from the Dutch colony of the 1600s, to the 1800s when the neighborhood was known as Kleindeutschland, (Little Germany). We'll also see famous locales from the counter-culture scene of the 1950s and ‘60s to the punk rock explosion of the 1970s and 1980s. If a guest purchases 1 of every item, they will spend $11.

Departure Point

  • We will meet on the block between Astor place and East 8th street on Lafayette street.
Return Details
  • We will finish the tour by Venieros bakery for delicious cannoli's, eclairs and cream puffs. The michael Jackson mural is just across the street!
Duration2 hours and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: The Public Theater425 Lafayette St, , New York City, New YorkSee the statue dedicated to the oldest man to ever run for President (yes, he still has the title!). Learn about the speech given by Abraham Lincoln at Cooper Union, and why a once free tuition is now significantly higher.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: McSorley's Old Ale House15 E 7th St, , New York City, New YorkSee the historic public theater where "Hair," "Hamilton," "A Chorus Line," and more have debuted.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: St. Mark's PlaceNew York City, New YorkThe oldest Ale house in NYC. We won't be drinking in here (it's only 1 in the afternoon!) but we'll learn the complete history, and it's only three minute walk from the tours end!Duration: 5 minutesStop At: 6 St Marks Pl6 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003A hip streetDuration: 20 minutesStop At: B&H Dairy127 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003Eliza Hamiltons home after her husbands death.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe342 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10003An egg cream!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Kobra's Michael Jackson Mural400 East 11th Street, New York, NY 10009Enjoy a delicious Cannoli, cream puff, eclair, and a cup of coffee at the tours end.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Ray's Pizza & Bagel Cafe2 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003Learn about the beautiful artwork by the Brazilian artist Kobra.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Cooper Union Foundation BuildingEast 7th Street to Astor Place, Cooper Square, New York City, New YorkEnjoy a slice and use the restroom. Appreciate the artworkDuration: 20 minutes

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour is recommended for anyone that can handle 5,000 steps in the weather conditions of that day.
Inclusions
  • After paying the small booking fee, you pay the guide whatever you think the tour is worth!
Exclusions
  • Food- If You get one of every food item the guide recommends, you will pay $11 per person.
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Derrick was a real star and gave us a very entertaining tour of this area of NY and its flavours. What I enjoyed the most as a solo traveller, was the interaction with other travellers. The food tasted is a representation of how multicultural NY is, however as a well seasoned traveller who lives in a big city, there were not many surprises. The other thing I will say, I did at a short notice and encouraged by someone else, and whilst there’s no fault with the tour or Derrick, only having 48h in NY I would have preferred to use my time in more touristic spots. So I would only recommend if you have plenty of time to explore the less touristic parts of this city.
denniswY2525SH
Despite the chilly weather, our tour ended up being a "private walking tour" with Jon and it was absolutely delightful! His knowledge of the city was impressive, and they made sure we stayed warm and comfortable. Because it was our family only, we had all of the attention and shuffled through the cold streets a little faster than we would have with a large group. A truly unique and memorable experience!

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