Get your kids engaged in learning by taking them on an actual living history tour where they won't just hear about what was on the Lower East Side once upon a time, but they'll actually see what exists there right now.
An experienced guide who has an excellent rapport with kids and understands how they learn will take you through the streets of this celebrated neighborhood and show you what he's talking about as he tells his tales.
The Lower East Side is full of meaningful history, as over 50 million Americans can trace their roots to this small corner of New York City. On this 2-hr tour, you will:
This walking tour of the Lower East Side neighborhood is especially geared towards kids ages 9 -14.
An experienced guide who has an excellent rapport with kids and understands how they learn will take you through the streets of this celebrated neighborhood and show you what he's talking about as he tells his tales.
The Lower East Side is full of meaningful history, as over 50 million Americans can trace their roots to this small corner of New York City. On this 2-hr tour, you will:
- Learn about the immigrants' way of life and see genuine furnishings and artifacts from a Tenement home
- Tour an authentic century-old synagogue that is still in use, even today
- Taste the foods that were enjoyed throughout the ages: pickles from the barrel, fresh bialys, and traditional baked goods
- Visit the active Jewish neighborhood of today and learn about the neighborhood's current gentrification
This walking tour of the Lower East Side neighborhood is especially geared towards kids ages 9 -14.
What Is Not Included?
Refreshments are not included in the price of your ticket, but you will have the opportunity to shop for fun snacks along the way. Be sure to bring extra cash if you plan to purchase any food or drinks.
Meeting Location
East Houston and Forsyth Streets (New York City, NY)
(Exact meeting location details will be provided immediately upon purchase of tickets.)
- Do I have to purchase tickets in advance? Can I pay cash?
- Tickets must be purchased in advance, and tours often sell out quickly. To maximize your chances of getting the day and time you prefer, please book well in advance. Tickets can be purchased with a Visa or Mastercard only. Cash is not accepted.
- Is there an age limit on this tour?
- Of course not! Though this tour is specially designed for children between the ages of 9 and 14, anyone is welcome. Children under 5 can join us for free, but please be sure to purchase a reduced price Child ticket for anyone from age 5 to 14. Those who are 15 and up are considered adults!
- What if I'm an adult and have no child to accompany me on the tour?
- This tour is specially designed to be on the level of children between the ages of 8 and 13, but anyone is welcome.
- Do you have to be Jewish to appreciate this tour of the Jewish Lower East Side?
- No, absolutely not! This tour is a fun learning experience that brings the East Side story to life for kids and adults as well - no matter what your background is.
- Is this also a good general New York City sightseeing tour?
- Yes! This tour is a great way for kids to get a feel of an authentic New York City neighborhood and its ethnic flavor.
- Can a New Yorker gain anything from this tour, or is it only for tourists?
- You'd be surprised at how much native New York kids can learn about their own city on this tour!
- Is there a place to sit during the tour? Are restrooms available?
- There are a few indoor stops along the way where seating and restrooms are available.
- Does the tour operate in inclement weather?
- Yes, the tour operates rain or shine. In case of inclement weather we make sure to make frequent indoor stops along the way.
- Is there a dress code?
- Since we will be stopping at a synagogue, modest attire is requested. No halter or tank tops or short shorts.
- Is a head covering necessary for the stop at the synagogue?
- The synagoge provides head coverings for men. Women do not need head coverings.
- Is this tour wheelchair-accessible?
- The tour goes into places that are not wheelchair-accessible. If you would like to attend with someone in a wheelchair, please click on the "Contact Timeline" link to discuss how much of the tour someone in a wheelchair would be able to enjoy.
- Is the tour stroller-accessible?
- Yes, but please keep in mind there is a short flight of steps to go up into the synagogue, so you will need to be able to lift your child/carry the stroller in order to enter.
- Where does the tour end?
- The tour ends at the intersection of Essex and Delancey Streets, in Manhattan's Lower East Side, a short block's walk from the 6th Avenue F train. The ending point is also three short blocks away from a parking lot, located on Broome Street.
- Where is parking available?
- There is a public parking lot on Broome Street, between Suffolk and Norfolk Streets. Three-hour free parking is available, with validation. Along the route of the tour, we will stop and get your parking tickets validated. Please let the tour guide know that you need parking validation.
- How long is the tour? How much walking is involved?
- The tour is a 2 hour tour with a moderate amount of walking.
- Are any snacks or refreshments served on the tour?
- We stop at a traditional European-style bakery, a pickle shop, and a bialy bakery, and there are numerous places along the tour route where you can purchase refreshments. The cost of purchasing snacks and refreshments (at scheduled stops or otherwise) is not included in the tour price.
- Are cameras allowed on the tour?
- Yes. Please make sure to bring a camera or videocamera to capture the sights.
- Can I book a private tour?
- Yes. If you are interested in booking a private tour, please click on the "Contact Timeline" link to email us your request. We will do our best to accommodate you.
- Are gift certificates available for this tour?
- If you are interested in purchasing this tour for someone as a gift, please click on the "Contact Timeline" link to email us your request. We will be in touch with you to make arrangements.
Timeline Touring/ LoVer East Side Tours
Timeline Touring/ LoVer East Side Tours was founded by Jeffrey Altman, a lifelong resident of New York City's Jewish community. Jeff loves NYC - the excitement, the vibrancy, and of course the ethnic flavor. He wanted to share this passion for his hometown and let others experience a unique part of NYC that he grew up with.
Timeline Touring/ LoVer East Side Tours is for visitors and native New Yorkers who are not satisfied with the typical New York City tourist spots, and who want to gain access to the vast cultural expanse that is modern-day New York. Only in Jewish New York can you see a world that exists as if it were pre-war Warsaw, Budapest or Prague - in the beauty of its own cherished heritage. Timeline/ LoVer East Side Tours enables you to step back in time as you visit a way of life which you may have assumed had all but disappeared. Spend some time with our warm, friendly guides, and you will feel the spirit of New York City's Jewish culture - a culture celebrated for its vast contribution to both the ancient and modern worlds.
Timeline Touring/ LoVer East Side Tours is for visitors and native New Yorkers who are not satisfied with the typical New York City tourist spots, and who want to gain access to the vast cultural expanse that is modern-day New York. Only in Jewish New York can you see a world that exists as if it were pre-war Warsaw, Budapest or Prague - in the beauty of its own cherished heritage. Timeline/ LoVer East Side Tours enables you to step back in time as you visit a way of life which you may have assumed had all but disappeared. Spend some time with our warm, friendly guides, and you will feel the spirit of New York City's Jewish culture - a culture celebrated for its vast contribution to both the ancient and modern worlds.
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