Katz's Deli & Lower East Side Food Tour Skip the Line Access
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- 2-hour walking tour with 3 food stops;
- 8oz of Katz's famous pastrami - double the size of other food tours
- A Soft drink
- Exclusive skip-the-line access at Katz's Delicatessen
- Expert guide
- A piece of Eileen's Special Cheesecake
- Sweet treats from Economy Candy
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to/from meeting points
- 2-hour walking tour with 3 food stops;
- 8oz of Katz's famous pastrami - double the size of other food tours
- A Soft drink
- Exclusive skip-the-line access at Katz's Delicatessen
- Expert guide
- A piece of Eileen's Special Cheesecake
- Sweet treats from Economy Candy
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Transportation to/from meeting points
Savor the Lower East Side's most iconic flavors on this 2-hour food and history tour. Bypass the famously long queues at Katz's Delicatessen with exclusive skip-the-line access. Enjoy 8oz of legendary pastrami, double the portion of most food tours. Relive its star turn in "When Harry Met Sally.
This storied neighborhood was built by generations of immigrants, especially Eastern European Jewish and Puerto Rican families. Learn about two other historic Jewish culinary institutions - Russ & Daughters (specializing in fish & dairy products) and Yonah Schimmel's (famous for their knishes).
Take in the Gothic Revival former Ansche Chesed Synagogue, the oldest surviving building built specifically as a synagogue in New York City, now the Angel Orensanz Center, then learn about the Tenement Museum, a historic tenement which is a tribute to the immigrant families who built the city.
Sample some sweets from Economy Candy, NYC's oldest candy store since the 1930s, with a mind-blowing selection of candies from around the world. Pass the legendary Bowery Ballroom before finishing with a slice of Eileen's Special Cheesecake, a family recipe and NYC favorite for over 50 years.
- Discover landmarks like the Tenement Museum & Bowery Ballroom
- Enjoy Eileen's Special Cheesecake, a NYC favorite for over 50 years
- Skip the line to savor 8oz of legendary pastrami at iconic Katz's Delicatessen
- Taste sweets from Economy Candy, NYC's oldest candy store
- Uncover stories behind the historic Lower East Side District
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- The 8oz portion of pastrami at Katz is double the size of other food tours
- The tour can accommodate diabetic and seafood/fish-free diets, but is not suitable for people who are gluten free or vegetarian.
- The tour is free for children 6 and under, but does not include any food.
- The walking tour covers about 1 mile (1.6 km)
- This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible
- This tour operates in all weather conditions, so please dress accordingly
