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Overview
The East Village has always been New York’s rebel neighborhood, loud, creative, and unapologetically itself. This food and history tour lets you experience it like a local, through bold flavors, unforgettable stories, and streets that never quite follow the rules. On this walking tour, you’ll taste your way through the East Village’s diverse food scene while exploring a neighborhood shaped by constant reinvention. From 19th-century immigrant roots to counterculture movements that changed music, art, & fashion, every block has a story to tell. Walk in the footsteps of Beat poets, punk rock icons, & underground artists while learning how the East Village became a magnet for creativity and rebellion. You’ll also explore its grittier chapters, including political unrest & the moments that shaped its raw edge. This is New York that is real, layered, and endlessly fascinating. Come hungry and discover why the East Village remains one of the city’s most exciting places to eat and explore.
Meeting and Pickup
6 (Green) train to Astor Place or N/R (Yellow) trains to 8th Street/NYU. The meeting location is also a short walk from Union Square. You will meet your guide at the Alamo/Astor Place Cube in front of the Chase Bank.
End Point
The tour finishes near St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Alamo / Astor Place Cube
2. Cooper Union Foundation Building
3. McSorley's Old Ale House
4. St. Mark's Place
5. Ray's Candy Store
6. Village Square Pizza
7. Tompkins Square Park
8. St. Mark's Church In-the-Bowery
9. Veniero's Pasticceria & Caffe
Inclusion
Bottled water
Lunch
Exclusion
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
5.0
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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