Jewish History of NYC Private Tour with Transfers

180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Duration

2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Delve into American Jewish history and heritage on a guided tour of the Jewish Quarter in Manhattan Lower East Side. See historic synagogues and hear the story of Jewish immigrants. Extended option: private transfers. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: Jewish Lower East Side Tour Explore NYC’s Jewish neighborhood and see the Angel Orensanz Foundation, the Educational Alliance, the Forward Building, the Museum at Eldridge Street, and more. 3,5-hour: Jewish Tour with Transfers This option includes a 1,5-hour private transfer by car and a 2-hour walking tour of the synagogues and Jewish heritage sites on the Lower East Side. The Lower East Side is known as Manhattan’s Jewish neighborhood, a cultural center for the world’s second largest Jewish population outside Israel. Follow the stories of Jewish immigrants in New York and discover their influence on the greatest city in the world!

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What To Expect

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Meet your guide in front of the The Ludlow Hotel, 180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, United States

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Discover important Jewish heritage sites, synagogues, mutual-aid societies, libraries, and stores in New York City. One of them is the Angel Orensanz Cultural Foundation, the first synagogue built in the Lower East Side.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

You will also pass the Bialystok Synagogue, which has been an active place of worship since 1826.

• Admission Ticket Free

The next stop will be East Broadway street, where you will find the Educational Alliance, which served as a settlement house for Eastern European Jews mass immigrating to NYC at the end of the 19th century.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nearby is also the Forward Building, which housed the office of the Forverts, one of the most widely circulated Jewish papers in the Yiddish-language.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Private transfers between your accomodation and the meeting point in Lower East Side. A professional driver will pick you up in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The tour will end at the historic, Moorish Revival-style Synagogue-Museum at Eldridge Street.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information
Please note that private transfers are not included in the 2-hour option.
For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
The 3,5-hour option includes an estimated 1,5-hour round-trip transfer time between the meeting point and the accommodation address provided when booking. Please note that the transfer time quoted is for information purposes only and can take longer or shorter depending on the distance from your accommodation in New York City.
We will arrange private transfers in a standard car (sedan) for groups of 1-4 people, and in a larger van for groups of 5 people and more. If you're traveling in a smaller group but want to travel in a more spacious car, we recommend booking a 5-people tour to take advantage of a larger vehicle.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

Private Tour of Jewish heritage sites in Lower East Side (itinerary depends on the option selected)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Interesting facts and stories about NYC's Jewish population
Tips on the best kosher restaurants, cafes and stores
Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (3,5-hour option only)

Private transfers with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation (in 2-hour option)

Durations

2 to 4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

180 Ludlow St, New York, NY 10002, USA

from 193 $