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Chinatown and Little Italy Tour in New York City with Local Expert

Chinatown and Little Italy Tour in New York City with Local Expert

Overview

Take a walking tour through Manhattan’s most storied neighborhoods with an informative guide. Perfect for first-time visitors and anyone who loves New York history, this fully-narrated excursion offers a fascinating overview of Little Italy and Chinatown. You have a chance to see the life of the various groups of immigrants who settled here and learn about the political and social influences they have had on the city.

This tour details what motivated the Chinese, Irish, and Italians to immigrant to New York in the 1800's. In addition, it focuses on how the Chinese, Irish, and Italian exiles became the backbone of New York. The men would build New York's bridges and the tunnels. The women would be cooks and maids. And their children, raised in the values and language of their new country, would weave themselves into the tapestry of America. This is the story of America.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $99.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $99.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Iconic places for photoshoot

Must see and off the beaten path

Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour

All Fees and Taxes

Friendly local guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization.

What To Expect

SoHo

Look out for celebrities as SoHo is a place where movie stars and models regularly hang out. SoHo is also one of the top neighborhoods in NYC to see street art, so have your cameras ready.

Little Italy

Little Italy used to be much bigger than it is today. This part of Manhattan has a lot of history. For example, there is a brick house located on 247 Mulberry Street, between Prince and Spring St. This house used to be a meeting place of the Italian Mafia bosses. Today, that area is a shoe store. Also, if you’re in the area around September, there are street festivals that close down the roads. Here you’ll find pop-up stands and street vendors that sell delicious food.

Italian American Museum

Italian American Museum was opened in Little Italy in 2007 to exhibit the story of the Italian Americans in NYC. With the largest population of Italian Americans in NYC and the whole of North America, the museum discusses a huge part of the local culture. The museum is located in an old bank building that used to be the link between immigrants and their families back home through the many services that they offered. If you are interested in the local history & culture, this museum is well worth the visit

Chinatown

Chinatown provides rich cultural experience with a lot of authenticity and local flavors. It's one of the oldest neighborhoods in Manhattan. It is also home to one of the largest concentrations of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere. Perfect place to sample some unique local foods in this historic neighborhood

Museum of Chinese in America

In Museum of Chinese in America at 215 Centre St you can earn more about the Chinese culture and Chinese history in NYC. The main and permanent exhibition With a Single Step: Stories in the Making of America is a great place to find out more about the last 160 years of Chinese history in NYC. With 2+ rotating exhibitions on top of this, the MoCa is definitely worth a visit

Mahayana Buddhist Temple

The next stop is Mahayana Temple Buddhist Association at 133 Canal St. This is the oldest Chinese temple on the east coast of the united states. It is a beautiful expression of Chinese culture and architecture and is open to the public year-round. On the weekends you will also find Buddhist services taking place here often completely in Mandarin. Bring a dollar for a fortune!

Columbus Park

Then you have a chance to visit Columbus Park, which is the biggest park in Chinatown and is a great place to have a seat and watch life unfold around you. You will see that many of the locals meet here to do everything from play chess and exercise to just sitting down reading a book. It is a well known social hangout in the city and is a great place to sit down and have some of the street food you picked up in the nearby streets.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (8)

Susan_M

Nov 2021

Andrew our guide was wonderful. VERY knowledgeable and friendly. My friends are from Great Britain and learned so much about American history regarding the immigration and assimilation of the Irish, Italians and Chinese. Had incredible dumplings! Thank you Andrew

mary j

Oct 2021

This tour was fantastic! Liz our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun. We do good tours first day everytime we are in a big city to get the lay of the land and this was the best one yet. Come hungry you get so much food! These is not always the case on these types of tours. China town Jasmine tea, sticky buns, egg tart, dumplings, dim sum, prosciutto, mozerella, pasta, cheese and olives, cannoli and eggplant parm with a glass of wine. Save an hour or so after the tour so you can go back to the shops you passed. I know it is expensive but it was 2 meals worth and a fun experience. Definitely worth it