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CharacTour of the Lower East Side

About this experience

This is not just a tour, bur interactive theater on the streets! Accompanied by a tour guide throughout, the group meets an actor improvising four or five different characters from history along the way.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 30 min–2 hr

What is included

  • Improvisational Actor Bringing History To Life
  • Expert Guide

Not included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Have an opportunity to nosh on a NYC classic!

Can't do NYC without a good bagel, or it's regional cousin, the bialy!

Newest version of immigrant commerce, from pushcarts to food halls.

Life for immigrants was incredibly hard, but what the U.S. had more than their point of emigration was opportunity for success.

This Great Depression-era candy store is as much a museum as it is a store. Find all the favorites you grew up with and all the latest side by side.

Meeting and pickup information

  • In the center of the Plaza (Straus Square) by the monumental column

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cicerone Travel

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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