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Private Walking Tour in the Lower East Side with rooftop access

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| New York City, USA
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On average, this is booked 17 (0) days in advance.
2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

>A smoked salmon tasting rooted in a century-old Lower East Side tradition
> Scheduled access to a rooftop with wide, open skyline views
> Access to a hidden graffiti museum most visitors never discover on their own
>A neighborhood that's equal parts historic and artsy — immigrant roots, street art, and contemporary galleries all in one walk

What's Included

  • Snacks One smoked salmon sample per person is included.
  • Guided tour with a certified NYC licensed guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Access to the rooftop is arranged for you as part of the tour. Please note that the venue requires each guest to order at least one drink (non-alcoholic options are available)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

108 Rivington Street
New York, NY 10002, USA

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End point

Freeman Alley
New York, NY 10002, USA

Your tour will end on a rooftop with skyline views, close to the famous Sticker Alley.

What To Expect

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Economy Candy

Meet your NYC-licensed guide in front of Economy Candy, on the corner now known as Morris 'Moishe' Cohen Way — honoring the founder of NYC's oldest candy shop. The perfect starting point to dive into the roots of the Lower East Side. Arrive 15 minutes early if you'd like to browse their selection of hundreds of candies from around the world!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beastie Boys Square

Get ready for a vibrant mural tribute to the Beastie Boys, created by artist Danielle Mastrion in the very neighborhood where the trio grew up. It's one of the Lower East Side's most beloved pieces of street art — and a can't-miss photo moment on your tour.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

AUTOPHOTO | Photobooth Gallery & Museum (pass by)

Did you know that the Lower East Side is celebrating the photobooth — a New York invention with roots dating back a century, right here in Manhattan!
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Tenement Museum

By the turn of the 20th century, this part of the Lower East Side was the most densely populated place on Earth. Every wave of immigration left something behind — bagels, synagogues, the Henry Street Settlement — and you'll hear the story of the Moore family at 97 Orchard Street, and how Irish immigrants helped shape the neighborhood
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Seward Park Educational Campus

Along the way, you'll spot murals by legends like Hektad, Kobra, and Kenny Scharf, stumble upon a Soviet-era Lenin statue hiding in plain sight on a rooftop, and pass a boutique hotel hidden down a graffiti-covered alley that curates its own rotating street art collection — and that's only scratching the surface.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Essex Street Market

Next, we'll step into Essex Market — the neighborhood's historic covered market, given a stunning revamp in 2019. There, you'll taste a sample smoked salmon, a Jewish culinary tradition that has flavored the Lower East Side for generations.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

First Park

Discover a community garden curated by a local art director since 2008, who invites street artists from around the world to transform its walls with ever-changing murals.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Freeman Alley - Graffiti

Our last stop takes you to one of Manhattan's most iconic street art alleys — raw, uncurated, and covered in decades of stickers and pasteups. Add your own sticker to the wall using supplies provided by your guide. Then head to a nearby building for the opposite experience: a fully curated collection of 21 murals spanning a 20-story stairwell.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Your guide will get you access to a rooftop with wide views over the city — since the Lower East Side has no skyscrapers of its own, nothing blocks the skyline beyond. Your guide will stay with you for 30 minutes, though you're welcome to stay longer on your own. Any drinks ordered on the rooftop are not included and are at your own cost
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour in the Lower East Side with rooftop access?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour in the Lower East Side with rooftop access?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Snacks. One smoked salmon sample per person is included.
  • Guided tour with a certified NYC licensed guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Access to the rooftop is arranged for you as part of the tour. Please note that the venue requires each guest to order at least one drink (non-alcoholic options are available).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Walking Tour in the Lower East Side with rooftop access is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Walking Tour in the Lower East Side with rooftop access will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

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  • SnacksOne smoked salmon sample per person is included.
  • Guided tour with a certified NYC licensed guide
  • Alcoholic beveragesAccess to the rooftop is arranged for you as part of the tour. Please note that the venue requires each guest to order at least one drink (non-alcoholic options are available)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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