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Skip the lines and dive straight into the Lower East Side’s top pizza stops on this private, two-hour LES & Nolita tour. Taste three iconic slices with a licensed guide who pairs every bite with local history and insider access.
Skip the lines and dive straight into the Lower East Side’s top pizza stops on this private, two-hour LES & Nolita tour. Taste three iconic slices with a licensed guide who pairs every bite with local history and insider access.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Like A Local Tours · New York, New York
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most travelers who can walk a little over a mile; stroller accessible for families.
Gluten-free pizza is not currently available on this tour; vegetarian and vegan options are available on request.
The route covers a bit more than one mile over roughly two hours with frequent stops for tasting and discussion.
Meet at Essex Market — 88 Essex St on the corner of Broome & Essex — and look for your guide with a blue Like A Local Guide badge.
Three generous slices, one soft drink, water at most stops, and a licensed NYC tour guide; gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Yes. Stroller accessible and children three and under join free; please notify the operator in advance if you’ll bring young children.
This tour has a 14-day cancellation policy; check your booking confirmation for exact terms and any date change rules.
The tour traces pizza’s roots in downtown Manhattan, highlighting Italian immigrant bakeries and the neighborhood 'Pizza Wars' that influenced recipes and loyalties.
Bring reusable water bottles and dispose of trash at provided bins; support small businesses by respecting seating and order policies to minimize waste.
Like A Local Tours operates guided walking tours and food experiences across New York City, with a focus on Manhattan and Brooklyn neighborhoods. The company offers private and group tours that combine culinary tastings, local history, and neighborhood architecture. Many itineraries highlight community engagement and social impact by featuring women- and minority-owned businesses, artisan makers, and local vendors. Tours include bakery and pastry tastings, pizza, bagels, cannoli, and savory bites, as well as architecture walks that showcase landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal and the Chrysler Building. Neighborhood options span Chelsea, the High Line, Hudson Yards, Greenwich Village, Hell’s Kitchen, the Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy. Williamsburg, Red Hook, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Nomad, and the Flatiron area. Local guides lead walking tours with behind-the-scenes access to markets, workshops, and street art sites, and some experiences combine hands-on elements like graffiti workshops. Offering a mix of private, small-group, and larger group formats, Like A Local Tours aims to connect visitors with neighborhood stories and local entrepreneurs. Reservations can be made for private industry visits, dessert-focused excursions, architecture-focused walks, or sustainable food and fashion tours. Descriptions emphasize authentic neighborhood culture, culinary discovery, and support for community initiatives. Like A Local Tours presents factual, neighborhood-centered experiences designed to highlight local businesses and the history that shaped each area. Tour lengths and group sizes vary to accommodate private bookings, celebrations, and corporate outings, and detailed itineraries are provided at booking to clarify inclusions such as tastings, access, and mobility considerations.
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