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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York
Badge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Pack highlights of New York City’s most interesting neighborhoods—SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown—all into one day with this walking tour. In SoHo, visit the Cast Iron Historic District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about John Gotti, an American mobster. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells, and sounds of the neighborhood.
- A great introduction to NYC’s SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown neighborhoods
- Learn about New York City’s early days of immigration and gang violence
- A guide knows the best ways around the city to see more in less time
- A noon start time frees up the morning and evening for other plans
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
A great choice if you're looking for an overview of these famed neighborhoods, rather than an in-depth tour. It's easy to fit into your day.
What's Included
- Professional, entertaining, local guide in English
- Explore the neighborhoods of Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown
- Gratuities
- Cost of food
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 155 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013, USA
Please meet at the SW corner of Spring Street and 6th Avenue at Spring Street Park. It is the corner across from 'Altro Paradiso'. The guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and they will be wearing an orange hat AND/OR a blue top or jacket.
End point
- Chinatown, New York, NY, USA
Tour ends at Columbus Park (Mulberry Street &, Baxter St, New York, NY 10013) in Chinatown.
What To Expect
Meet the tour guide and group in SoHo to begin this walking tour of three of New York City’s most interesting neighborhoods—SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown.
Walking toward Greene Street, see the site of the Manhattan Well Murder, the first recorded homicide case in New York City and the first murder trial in American history to be fully documented by a court stenographer. This well is currently in the basement of the Manhattan Bistro restaurant. Needless to say, there are a lot of requests to see the basement here.
Much of SoHo includes the Cast Iron Historic District, which consists of 26 blocks and approximately 500 buildings, many incorporating cast-iron architectural elements. Look out for celebrities in this area as SoHo is a favorite spot for movie stars and models.
In Little Italy, listen to stories about mobsters like John Gotti, plus the troubles Italian immigrants faced when they first arrived here. The name Little Italy doesn’t really apply today. It was once known for its large population of Italians, but the neighborhood only has a few Italian stores and restaurants remaining now.
Just a few blocks away is Chinatown, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan and home to one of the largest concentrations of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere. Chinatown provides a fascinating cultural experience.
Finally, visit the site of Five Points, a spot that gained international notoriety as a disease-ridden, crime-infested slum in the 1800s, before you end the tour in Columbus Park.
Get a chance to sample some of the local foods in these historic neighborhoods.
Walking toward Greene Street, see the site of the Manhattan Well Murder, the first recorded homicide case in New York City and the first murder trial in American history to be fully documented by a court stenographer. This well is currently in the basement of the Manhattan Bistro restaurant. Needless to say, there are a lot of requests to see the basement here.
Much of SoHo includes the Cast Iron Historic District, which consists of 26 blocks and approximately 500 buildings, many incorporating cast-iron architectural elements. Look out for celebrities in this area as SoHo is a favorite spot for movie stars and models.
In Little Italy, listen to stories about mobsters like John Gotti, plus the troubles Italian immigrants faced when they first arrived here. The name Little Italy doesn’t really apply today. It was once known for its large population of Italians, but the neighborhood only has a few Italian stores and restaurants remaining now.
Just a few blocks away is Chinatown, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan and home to one of the largest concentrations of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere. Chinatown provides a fascinating cultural experience.
Finally, visit the site of Five Points, a spot that gained international notoriety as a disease-ridden, crime-infested slum in the 1800s, before you end the tour in Columbus Park.
Get a chance to sample some of the local foods in these historic neighborhoods.
SoHo
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Little Italy
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Chinatown
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:How much walking will we be doing on the SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Walking Tour?
A:There’s 2-3 miles of walking at a moderate pace.
Feb 2021
Q:Will there be time for shopping during the SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Walking Tour?
A: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.
Feb 2021
Q:Will there be time to purchase/sample foods during the SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Walking Tour?
A: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!
Feb 2021
Q:What if it rains during my SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Walking Tour?
A: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.
Feb 2021
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Reviews
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1,675 reviews
Dianna_E, Apr 2024
Jon was a great tour guide!! He was extremely knowledgeable when it came to the history of the area as well as very well-spoken. We loved the tour as well as the pizza shop Jon recommended. Would definitely recommend to a friend.
Maryellen_N, Apr 2024
Our tour guide was friendly and provided us with unique history of Little Italy, China town and Soho. The tour time was perfect.
Laura_H, Mar 2024
Great tour. Great info about history of 3 areas. Andrea was very informative. Fun time despite awful rainy weather
Meda_N, Mar 2024
It was incredible to hear the history of that part of the city. Alex our guide was fantastic. Not a bad walk at all.
Diane_W, Mar 2024
Enjoyed the interesting history of Little Italy and Chinatown. Steve did a great job of telling us about the neighorhoods. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to find out about more about this area in New York City. We also enjoyed having a short break in Little Italy to try the best cheesecake and pizza in the area. Eileen's cheesecake is the best.
Lucas_S, Mar 2024
Good walking tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. She's a true local and is passionate about her city
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for joining our tour.
At ExperienceFirst, we are committed to delivering an excellent level of service when it comes to our tours. We would love to know more details about your tour to determine how to improve the quality of our tours and provide a 5-star guest experience in the future.
If you are able to reach out to discuss the matter further, we would love to hear from you at: info@exp1.com.
Best wishes,
The ExperienceFirst team
AlexMakinson, Feb 2024
Good way to see 3 cool areas of the city in a short space of time. Joseph was great! Very knowledgeable and made the tour both fun and engaging. Thank you :-)
Rebecca_L, Feb 2024
Alex was such a fantastic tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the area and had interesting stories to tell. She also has great recommendations for food, speakeasies.
She was also very helpful when my phone battery ran out and led me to a cafe so I could charge it up!
Thanks so much for a wonderful tour and going the extra mile!
Jeren_K, Jan 2024
Laura our guide was efficient, knowledgeable, and just a great tour guide! I would definitely recommend!
Duane_J, Jan 2024
Kendra was so knowledgeable about the areas. The tour was very informative and lots of unique things to see.
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