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Treasures of New York City: Jewish Lower East Side Tour

  • 2.5 hours
  • City Highlight Tours
  • New York City
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Choose one of 2 locals available

Experience hosted by Richard & Barbara

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

You’ve probably heard that New York City is well-known for its Jewish Lower East Side, but do you know the stories and origin behind the Jewish Community? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!

Destination
New York City, United States
Category
City Highlight Tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
  • Private Guide
  • Jewish Snack
  • Entrance to the Synagogue Museum
  • All Withlocals are Carbon Neutral
Excluded
  • Entrance to Attractions other than mentioned
  • Saturdays the Synagogue Museum is closed

6 reasons to book this tour

  • Can be 100% customized to your wishes
  • Get to truly embrace the culture of the city
  • Learn about the Jewish Lower East Side in New York City
  • Connect with a knowledgeable local
  • Hear fascinating stories and insights
  • Discover cultural highlights & their local relevance

What you can expect

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New York City is full of culture and folklore, and on this private tour, your local host is going to take you to discover more about the Jewish Lower East Side.

Through your local host’s storytelling skills and different stops, you’ll fully submerge yourself in the culture of New York City and dive into the subject of your tour, Jewish Lower East Side. Discover cultural traits around the Jewish Community and how they have shaped New York City, from past to the present. Because isn't culture what makes a city truly special?!

As you embrace the local culture, its traditions, beliefs, customs, stories, and legends, you’ll see New York City from a different perspective. Take your experience to the next level and follow your local host to Lower East Side where you’ll check out spots relevant to the culture such as Synagogue Museum, Essex Market, and Orchard Street. As you go from stop to stop, you’ll see how the culture of New York City is in every corner blending in perfectly with the local life.

The local hosts are natural storytellers, each with a different background ranging from history to art. They can't wait to share some of their unique stories and personal anecdotes with you! Feel like changing the route a bit? No problem, the hosts will be happy to personalize the tour to your wishes and make their New York City, your New York City!

Choose your local

Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

  • Richard - History Guru of New York City who will share hidden gems

    Richard

    History Guru of New York City who will share hidden gems

    5.09 reviews
    English
  • Barbara - Native New Yorker

    Barbara

    Native New Yorker

    4.82 reviews
    English

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at At the entrance of the museum/synagogue - New York City to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Culture of the City

    On this private tour, you’ll experience and discover New York City through its culture. Whether it’s focused on a tradition, a special part of town with a story to tell, cultural beliefs, or around a cultural activity that shaped the city into what it is - this tour will be a cultural awakening you can’t miss!

  4. in New York City

    Your tour will focus on , a very important cultural subject in New York City. Thanks to your local host, you’ll learn and see how made an impact in New York City, making you experience the city from a different perspective.

  5. Cultural Highlights

    As you deep dive into the subject of your tour, you’ll make stops to visit unique spots that will give you a full picture of the city. Visit the Synagogue Museum, Essex Market, Orchard Street, and more and see how these cultural highlights are part of the local life but have so much history behind them!

  6. Storytelling Journey

    As you discover the cultural side of New York City, you’ll be able to embrace it thanks to the amazing stories and storytelling skills of your local host. Feel free to ask any questions and feel as if you are relieving history in the present time.

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

  • Loved by travelers worldwide

    Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

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Julie🇺🇸 United States
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16 February 2025
My daughter and I had a wonderful time exploring Chinatown and Little Italy with this very personable and knowledgeable guide. Earl was perfect - he gave us much insight into the history of the areas we visited and engaged in discussion about so many things. There was not one dull moment! I would highly recommend having Earl show you around - even though I have lived in the City previously I learned so much! Thank you Earl! A wonderful day exploring NYC with Earl!
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Daniela
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29 January 2025
Il tour di Dyker Heights con Laura è stato fantastico! Lei è gentilissima, ti spiega moltissime cose anche sugli altri quartieri di New York che si attraversano per arrivare a Dyker Heights. È stata sempre disponibilissima per farci le foto, darci consigli e chiarire ogni nostro dubbio. Esperienza consigliatissima, non si può venire a natale a New York e non fare questo tour!Una garanzia!!
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Anne-Marie
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26 January 2025
Laura is amazing! Her extensive knowledge allowed her to share many interesting facts about everything we saw. Herfriendly, relaxed, manner made the experience a pleasure. She offered flexible options for the our four hour itinerary which allowed me to follow my interests as they arose. I appreciated her sitting with me before we started to discuss our plan for the time. I will definitely book with Laura again and am thankful that Tours by Locals reached out to her when a last minute change of guide was required.Laura Is Amazing!
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Enrique
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22 December 2024
Felicidades por tan excelente tour por NYC, quedamos muy contentos! Muy preparada y simpática!Muy preparada y simpática!
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Jean
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18 December 2024
Our day with Laura Campisi was absolutely great. She paced the activity to accommodate my 10-year-old granddaughter, and still made it very interesting and fun for her. We both enjoyed it very much and would recommend Laura to anyone wanting to maximize their time in NYC.Absolutely Great!
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Sharyn
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25 November 2024
This was a great walking tour led by our excellent guide, Richard. The two hours went by so fast as we learned about the gilded age mansions and the people who lived in them. Great history and very interesting stories about what went on in NYC during that time. I highly recommend! Review of: Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Walking TourGilded Age Walking Tour
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Kevin
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23 November 2024
Absolutely riveting tour with Earl there is nothing like a passionate tour guide who wants to share the stories and knowledge he has of this incredible time in New York (and for me , Irish/NY) history . I’ve read the books and seen the movies but to actually walk in the footsteps and touch the walls is something I just had to do and really can’t explain what it meant to me . Book a tour and you’ll know how I’m feeling since this incredible experience that I can’t wait to share again with visitors who arrive in October .Riveting Tour
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Enrique
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21 November 2024
Felicidades por tan excelente tour por NYC, quedamos muy contentos! Muy preparada y simpática!Muy preparada y simpática!
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Edward
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16 November 2024
This tour is awesome. Earl has great knowledge of all the locations that he took us to. Earl paints a picture and tells a story that takes you back in time.. well worth taking this tour, I will take it again the next time I’m back in town. 10/10 would highly recommend! Take this tour you will not regret it!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼10/10
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Naomi
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6 November 2024
Richard Soden, our guide, gave us everything we came for and more. Wanted to see any remaining traces of the Dutch in New York, he found all the hidden ones and taught us many, other things around the topic. We already had a background in Dutch NY but he revealed places we never would have found. His knowledge about NYC history in general gave added meaning to our main interest in Dutch history.History of Lower Manhattan
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Joaquin
(About local )
5 November 2024
Laura campisi, ha sido una guia excepcional, muy amable, simpatica y servicial, ha respondido todas nuestras preguntas demostrando ser una chica muy capacitada como guia. La recomendamos 100 % y sin duda volveríamos a contratarla en nuestros próximos viajes.Una Guia Exceptional
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Joaquin
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3 November 2024
Laura campisi, ha sido una guia excepcional, muy amable, simpatica y servicial, ha respondido todas nuestras preguntas demostrando ser una chica muy capacitada como guia. La recomendamos 100 % y sin duda volveríamos a contratarla en nuestros próximos viajes.Una Guia Exceptional
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CT
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27 October 2024
This was by far the best tour I’ve done! Richard was extremely knowledgeable about GCT and made sure any questions from the group were responded to. The earpieces were a tremendous help. Many thanks to Richard for a fun, informative tour! Review of: NYC Secrets of Grand Central Private Walking Tour
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Grace
(About local )
26 October 2024
I had such a great time during this tour! I live in NYC and my 2 friends came to visit me from Georgia, so I thought I’d book a tour for them as a gift. We had an absolute blast and learned so much! Highly recommend!!!Really enjoyable
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Diego
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22 October 2024
Fun ,accommodating ,and delightfulVisitors review
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Patrick
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21 October 2024
I had an amazing time on the Lower Manhattan walking tour with 40 Thieves Tours! I had no idea how much Irish history was woven into this part of the city, and it was absolutely fascinating to hear the stories of the people who shaped New York. Earl The guide made the experience feel like stepping back in time, with detailed insights and captivating storytelling. I highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a deeper look into NYC’s past!Amazing time
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Daniela
(About local )
18 October 2024
Il tour di Dyker Heights con Laura è stato fantastico! Lei è gentilissima, ti spiega moltissime cose anche sugli altri quartieri di New York che si attraversano per arrivare a Dyker Heights. È stata sempre disponibilissima per farci le foto, darci consigli e chiarire ogni nostro dubbio. Esperienza consigliatissima, non si può venire a natale a New York e non fare questo tour!Una garanzia!!
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Chuck
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17 October 2024
Richard was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. Got to see a lot of places in Grand Central. We would not have seen otherwise. Review of: Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York City
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Pamela
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16 October 2024
Responsive and communicativeVisitors experience
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DoctorJane
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3 October 2024
Brilliant tour with Richard our guide today. He was kind and courteous and very knowledgeable. My husband is very much into trains and thought the tour was fantastic- as did our 17 year old daughter and I who aren’t quite such train fanatics! We learned a lot about the history of the train station, the role of Jackie Kennedy, secret spiral staircases, architecture, whispering walls and of course the tennis court! I was concerned that we wouldn’t be able to hear our guide given the background noise of a busy working station but Richard gave us little over ear headphones which were great. We’d thoroughly recommend this tour. Thank you Richard!Grand Central Walking Tour
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Larney
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30 September 2024
Just right tour of the Gilded Age This tour was exactly what we were looking for. Some of us were fans of the HBO series “Gilded Age,” some are just interested in the history. This tour had an excellent balance of both leaning toward the actual history. Richard was a superb guide: knowledgeable, friendly and extremely well-prepared. The pics he had to show what was in buildings we couldn’t enter or which are no longer there were essential to our understand. The tour length (2 hrs) was just right, too. Review of: Fifth Avenue Gilded Age Mansions Private Guided Walking Tour
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Andrew
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24 September 2024
What joys of the subway are missed in the hustle and bustle of people's commutes! Our guide, Richard, lived his entire life in NYC. This was evident in his grasp of, and love for, the history of this great city. He was flawless and patient. We walked, rode subways and learned, all at the right pace. I'll never look at this engineering marvel in the same way again. Thanks you untapped New York!NYC Subway Tour
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ShariLee
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21 September 2024
Richard was very knowledgable and excellent tour guide. He told us many interesting stories of the wealthy in the Guilded Age, and sprinkled in some tidbits about the HBO Guilded Age series for the few of us who are fans of the show. I enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about this time period and the extravangence of the ultra wealthy. Gilded Age Walking Tour
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Shauna
(About local )
20 September 2024
My mam and I took this walking tour last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. Earl is a gentlemen with a great knowledge of New York. Would highly recommend!Excellent tour
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Eoin
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5 September 2024
I’ve been living in NYC for over 20 years and thought I knew most of the history here but this tour was excellent and brought so much more backstory to the city. Earl was our guide and I couldn’t recommend him enough for this. Well versed in the deep history between Ireland and America. Slainte!Great tour
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Dan
(About local )
4 September 2024
Great tour! Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed this walk through the past with Earl, delving deep into the Irish foundations that helped shape New York as it is today. Would highly recommend to all! We will be doing the new route once it is established can’t wait!AMAZING TOUR
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Climber
(About local )
17 August 2024
Richard was knowledgeable, friendly, and easy-going. He paced the walking just right, dealt with the rain outdoors, and kept us interested and engaged during the entire tour. Review of: Secrets of Grand Central Station Walking Tour New York CityGrand Central
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Dave
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2 August 2024
Excellent tour .. really informative thanks again earl will definitely book another tour soonGreat tour
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Cian
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30 July 2024
Had a great day out and learned a lot of the history of the Irish and New York! Earl was not only great at giving the tour but we all had great conversations with him about multiple topics! Definitely the highlight of our NYC tripFascinating
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T
(About local )
30 July 2024
Get your walking shoes on for this fascinating tour of New York’s Irish history! Discover hidden gems and captivating stories from Earl, his passion is clear to see. I learned so much about the unique influence the irish have had on this great city. It’s the perfect way to explore some of New York’s most storied neighborhoods —definitely recommend it!Excellent tour

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