New York · SOHO, CHINATOWN & LITTLE ITALY TOURS
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Below are the 15 best soho, chinatown & little italy tours in New York right now: what each one costs, how long it runs, and which kind of visitor it suits. Start at number one, it earned the spot.
Walk SoHo cast-iron streets, Little Italy mob stories, and Chinatown street life on a 2-hour Lower Manhattan tour for $39.
“Heard interesting stories. Our guide was great. Very animated. I enjoyed the walking tour but wish there would have been a little bit more time to stop and take pictures.”
7 included tastings on a 3-hour Chinatown to Little Italy walk with an insider guide, small-group stories, and a signature secret dish.
“lauren was the best of best tour guides. she is funny, knowledgeable and took us to exciting food stops.”
Taste Chinatown and Little Italy on a guided 3-hour food crawl with tea, dumplings, Italian cheeses, pasta, wine or beer, and cannoli.
“Delicious and educational way to see China town and Little Italy. We went to NyC to see Heathers the musical and this was everyone’s favorite part of the trip.”
A 2-hour small-group food tour through Chinatown and Little Italy, with four tastings, coffee/tea, and historian-led stories for $99.
“This was a nice way to see the neighborhoods and find a few restaurants that we wouldn’t have tried on our own. I thought the pizza was average. The history lesson was interesting but not as captivating as other tours I’ve taken.”
2-hour Chinatown and Little Italy walking food tour with dim sum, Ferrara cannoli, New York pizza, and mafia and neighborhood stories.
“Jared was an incredible tour guide and shared a lot of history with us during our tour. Every food spot we went to was fantastic. My family and I really enjoyed everything! Parking a large SUV in this area was the only hiccup we encountered but fortunately we were able to find an outdoor lot in the area that could accommodate us.”
A 2-hour guided walk from City Hall through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown, with dumpling and cannoli stops plus legend-filled storytelling.
“Liz provided us a great tour! Very knowledgeable on the history of the neighborhoods and restaurants! We had time to grab fried dumplings in Chinatown and cannoli’s in Little Italy! 5-Star tour!”
A 2-hour NYC walk through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with immigrant stories, mob history, and must-see street spots for $39.
“Our tour guide, David, was excellent. He was very good about spending time with each party and was super entertaining and funny. I became a fan of some new foods too! Definitely the best tour we have taken!”
SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown in 2 hours: skyline views, landmark stories, and optional food stops on a small-group $36 walk.
“Excellent guide. There is significant walking, but was a great tour. The original St. Patrick’s church, Little Italy, China town, and SOHO were great. Enough time to grab an excellent late lunch (we choose Little Italy). We had a small group (5) as it was lightly raining & cold, but it made a more interactive conversation.”
2-hour walking tour linking SoHo, Chinatown, and Little Italy with landmarks, food stops, and stories of queer nightlife and activists.
“Amazing. There were only 4 of us so very much a private tour. Our tour guide Katy was exceptional and made the whole experience unforgettable!”
Taste 8+ dishes in Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita, starting at Five Points. Walk, learn, and finish with cheesecake.
“We all loved the tour. Hannah was very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was great to try something a bit different”
Little Italy meets film trivia and Prohibition history on a 2-hour Italian food tasting tour with four century-old stops. $90.
“fantastic - the guide shared some great history details of the businesses, the area and of NYC - he went at a pace that was very easy for us to follow - and suggested other tours for us to take - worth every dime spent”
Taste Chinatown and Little Italy in 2 hours with dumplings, char siu buns, sponge cake, pizza, and cheesecake on a small-group walk.
“Alex was amazing!! So much food and fun tour. We were able to try so many cool places and items we would not have found on our own.”
A $39, 2-hour semi-private walk through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with a small group, fast local stories, and iconic stops.
“Francesca provided a fabulous tour. She was so personable and the mix of history and local stories made this tour one of my favorites. Also, being from Rome she gave very interesting perspectives on the Little Italy. She recommended two locally owned stores where I got marinara sauces and homemade pasta. I highly recommended Francesca and this tour.”
Sample dim sum, roti canai, mochi donuts, and Peking duck with Chinatown history stops and tea, plus sit-down tastings on a 3-hour walk.
“This is a wonderful blend of history and delicious bites tied to the history of Chinese cuisine in NYC! The food was delicious and varied. We especially enjoyed the presentation of the chef’s Peking Duck. Our guide Farshad was funny, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. His background was in improv which made our tour even more fun! My husband loved the chicken curry with buttery, crispy naan. I loved the dim sum. One of the best ways to explore a culture is by experiencing its food. This tour allows you to do that while soaking up the ambiance of Chinatown. We highly recommend. The two food tours we took were the…”
Asia in Queens takes you through Flushing’s big Chinatown with tastings, coffee and tea, and landmark history on a small-group walk for $175.
“Very well informed. Amazing food choices. Totally delightful. Highly recommend without any reservations.”
