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Trip Valid:1 Jan 2009 to 31 Dec 2010
Also runs from:1 Jan 2011 to 31 Dec 2011
Duration:3-4 hours
Pickup location:
95 E Houston St (outside Whole Foods Market) (just across from 2nd Ave subway stop, train F or V)
Pickup time:9.00 AM
Drop-off location:
Chambers Street subway station (train J, M, or Z)
Drop-off time:12.00 PM
Highlights:
Bustling markets, tasty culinary samplings, and unique cultural historic sites abound on this walk through Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy. Get a glimpse into New York’s heritage of immigrant arrivals and the people who are now proudly New Yorkers.
Trip Code:SUNB Group size:Minimum 1, Maximum 13 Price:USD 35.00 Style:Local Life & Culture, History & Heritage, WalkingExplore New York’s multicultural heritage in two of its most colourful regions. Explore Chinatown’s markets for exotic vegetables, tea service sets, and other traditional items, as well as current kitsch. Taste traditional snacks and mingle with the locals at a neighborhood bakery or dumpling house. Visit a herbal shop and meet a doctor of traditional medicine to learn about the ancient practice of natural remedies. Then travel from China to Italy for an up close taste of New York’s Old Country heritage. Stroll narrow, cobblestone streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements and get the scoop on a few mob sites from the past.
Itinerary
Start the day at one of NY’s oldest Jewish delis and a chance to sample the city’s best knish. During the "Lower East Side" walk, your guide will provide insight into tenement buildings that housed thousands of immigrants.
Although the neighborhood is shrinking in size, Little Italy still holds on to the Old Country heritage that gave rise to one of NY’s most recognized cultures. Strolling narrow, cobblestone streets beneath the fire escapes of turn-of-the-century tenements, explore authentic Italian grocery stores, perhaps taste gelato, and get the scoop on a few mob sites from the past.
NY’s Chinatown offers ample opportunity to meander markets for exotic vegetables, tea service sets, and other traditional items, as well as current kitsch. Taste traditional Chinese snacks and mingle with the locals at a neighborhood bakery or dumpling house. Explore the Chinese influence on NY’s history and culture during the walk of narrow lanes, Chatham Square, and Mahayana Buddhist temple.
Visit a Chinese herbal shop and meet a doctor of traditional medicine to gain insight into the ancient practice of natural remedies, and perhaps improve your health.
Finish at the Chambers St subway station, surrounded by impressive architecture of several historic civic structures and fantastic views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Inclusion
Expert local english speaking guideExclusion
Personal shopping, tips or gratuities for your local guideVoucher Exchange details
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.Confirmation of booking
Please contact the local supplier to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.Your trip
This trip is offered on a "join-in" basis. Maximum group size is 12.Dress Standard
Summers can be hot and humid, spring/autumn can be cool, and winters downright frigid with snow. Dress according to weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.Tipping
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this trip.Child policy
Children must be aged 6 to 11 years of age inclusive.
Language
English- Cancellations made more than 2 days prior to travel receive a full refund
- Cancellations made 2 days or less prior to travel attract a 100% cancellation fee.
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