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SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour
Explore three culture-rich neighborhoods in the heart of NYC
$35 per adult
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$35 per adult
$35 per adult
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Hear stories of immigrants coming together in this melting pot of many different cultures.
- Slip into local establishments and sample authentic ethnic snacks.
- Catch celebrities in the Cast-Iron District of SoHo, featuring trendy shops on cobblestone streets.
- Learn the history of Mafia hits and Chinese gangs that once ruled these streets.
- Window-shop the chic boutiques and galleries filling former slaughterhouses and meat markets.
- Be awed by true tales from the Tong Wars, a forgotten chapter of New York history.
What you'll do
We pack a lot into two hours on this NYC walking tour of three of Manhattan’s most fascinating neighborhoods. We’ll start with SoHo, admiring the architecture of the Cast Iron Historic District and maybe even spotting celebrities often seen on its trendy streets.
From there, your guide wh ... read more
We pack a lot into two hours on this NYC walking tour of three of Manhattan’s most fascinating neighborhoods. We’ll start with SoHo, admiring the architecture of the Cast Iron Historic District and maybe even spotting celebrities often seen on its trendy streets.
From there, your guide whisks you off to Italy — Little Italy, that is — where you’ll soak up the sights and smells of this colorful corner of NYC. It’s not all pizza and stromboli here, though. You’ll also see former mob sites and hear all about the infamous mobster John Gotti.
Finally, stroll over to Chinatown, right next door yet a completely different cultural experience. Be dazzled by the variety of Chinese shops and signs on display as you learn about this immigrant community. Our tour ends in the former Five Points, now Columbus Park, infamous in the 19th century as one of the city’s most dangerous areas.
There are stops for tastings along the way, so this multicultural tour of NYC is a flavorful one, too.
It’s just 2-3 miles of walking as your guide helps you navigate the streets of Manhattan so you see the best of Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo. Plus, the noon start time keeps your morning and afternoon free for more sightseeing.
Itinerary
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SoHo
Gorgeous architecture, trendy shops, and cobblestone streets in the Cast Iron Historic District
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Little Italy
A vibrant district alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of Italy
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Chinatown
From the turn-of-the-century Tong Wars to the soup dumplings of today
Plan your trip
Tour ending point
The tour ends at Columbus Park on Mulberry Street near Mosco Street.
Refund policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
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Meeting point
Where to meet your guide:
We meet at Spring Street Park near the corner of Spring Street and 6th Avenue (also known as Avenue of the Americas).
Getting to there by public transit:
By subway, take the downtown C or E train to Spring Street station or 1 to Houston Street.
FAQs
There’s 2-3 miles of walking at a moderate pace. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.
Yes, you will have enough time to get from one tour to the other. The High Line tour ends at 11:30 a.m. Take the nearby downtown C or E train just two stops to Spring Street where the SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown Walking Tour begins. Feel free to ask your guide for additional help.
There may be short stops during the tour to purchase different types of ethnic foods. However, there’s no opportunity to sit down and eat a meal — we have a lot to cover! There’s no time built in for shopping, but your guide can direct you to any shopping areas of interest when the tour has ended, and you’ll enjoy plenty of window-shopping as you stroll the different neighborhoods.
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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