Lower East Side History Project

Private walking tours led by local historians reveal the neighborhood's immigrant roots and notorious criminal past.

  • Mon – Sat, 09:00 – 20:00; Sun, 09:00 – 17:00
  • $150.00 – $400.00
  • 232 E 11th St
  • 4.8 (5 reviews)

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Eric FerraraOwner

Description

These two-hour guided walking tours dive into the specific histories of the Mafia, Five Points, and the Jewish Lower East Side. The routes are led by historians who bring a personal connection to the stories, often having been raised in the neighborhood themselves. The tours combine deep archival detail with local perspective, making the dense history accessible for families and visitors looking to visualize the city's past eras.