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15 Chinatown and Little Italy Tours Worth the Subway Ride

25 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The good chinatown and little italy tours fill weeks ahead in New York and the best go first. Below are the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York - SoHo: Cast-Iron Details and Cobblestone Streets
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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

1.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Explore SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown on foot with an English-speaking local guide. Expect cast-iron architecture, stories of immigration and organized crime, and a close look at Chinatown’s streets. The tour covers about 2 to 3 miles, costs $39 per person, and ends at Columbus Park.

“There is plenty of walking and looking on this experience. Our guide did give lots of information at stopping points but due to the area and route a lot of time was spent moving with no information. Mainly looking at building and talking about food. Not as much history of area.”

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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings - Nolita and the last sweet bites
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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

2.Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 7 Flavorful Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,733 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Walk from Chinatown through Little Italy and Nolita with a guide and taste seven included foods, from dumplings and roast pork buns to pizza and cheesecake. Groups are capped at 12. The route takes about three hours, though timing can vary, and includes plenty of neighborhood history along the way.

“Such a well run tour with a very knowledgeable guide in Zach! It was filled with fun facts, history and some really authentic NY food! The pizza was 10/10! Would recommend this 100%. My daughter is hard to please and after the tour she absolutely loved it.”

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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy - Crossing into Little Italy for cheese, olives, and pasta
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Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

3.Original NYC Guided Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,194 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $130

Meet near Canal Street for a three-hour walking food tour through Chinatown and Little Italy. Expect tea and Chinese pastries, dumplings, roast duck, Italian cheeses, olives, pasta, a seated meal with wine or beer, and a cannolo. Guides such as Patrick, Lily, Liz, and Solange have led tours, blending food stops with neighborhood history.

“We tried so much food! Very unique experience filled with history. Patrick was our wonderful guide through China town and little Italy. He was the best!”

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NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour - Mulberry Street and Little Italy’s Food Lore
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NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

4.Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 703 reviews · 2 hours · from $80

Walk from Chinatown to Little Italy with a local historian, sampling sponge cake, dumplings, New York pizza, and cannoli from Ferrara’s century-old bakery. Guides such as Seth, Jared, Diego, and Ryen share neighborhood history, food lore, and practical New York tips. The two-hour walk costs $80 per person, and the tastings are substantial enough to serve as lunch.

“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.”

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NYC: SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Guided Tour - Little Italy, Mulberry Street, and a cannoli stop
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NYC: SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Guided Tour

5.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 614 reviews · 2 hours · from $30Best value

Walk from City Hall through Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo with an English-speaking local guide. Hear neighborhood stories, admire the Brooklyn Bridge and historic buildings, and stop for dumplings and Ferrara’s cannoli if you choose to buy them. The two-hour tour costs $30 per person, with public small-group and private options.

“Really enjoyed the walking tour. Our guide was very pleasant and down to earth. Enjoyed the short stops to get dumplings, ice cream and Cannolis. Also liked that the the food was not prepaid so you choose if you will eat or not.”

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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown 2-Hour Guided Walk - SoHo: iron façades and famous addresses
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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown 2-Hour Guided Walk

6.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown 2-Hour Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 566 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

In two hours, an English-speaking guide leads you from SoHo’s cast-iron streets through Little Italy and Chinatown, linking immigrant stories with famous murder and gangland sites. You may see the Haughwout Building, Mulberry Street, and Doyers Street. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Angela, Steve, George, Felipe, and others. Food costs extra.

“Lively, interesting and very knowledgeable guide who delivered and conducted tye tour with enthusiasm. We learnt so much about the history and culture of the places we visited; all thanks to lovely Angela.”

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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown NYC Guided Walking Tour - Little Italy: Mulberry Street and a sweet pause
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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown NYC Guided Walking Tour

7.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown NYC Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

This two-hour guided walk links City Hall, Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo, with views of the Woolworth Building and Brooklyn Bridge along the way. Your English-speaking guide shares local history and points out optional food stops, including Chinatown dumplings and a Little Italy cannoli. Food costs extra, and groups are capped at 15.

“Gary was very knowledgeable and helpful with our walking tour experience. I learned so much about Chinatown, SoHo and little Italy.”

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3 Neighborhoods Tour: Soho, Chinatown & Little Italy - The stories behind the nightlife
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3 Neighborhoods Tour: Soho, Chinatown & Little Italy

8.3 Neighborhoods Tour: Soho, Chinatown & Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 275 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk from Duarte Square through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide. See cast-iron architecture, Mulberry Street, the Golden Buddha, and Doyers Street, while hearing about immigrant communities, queer artists, and the Mob. Short tasting stops may include cheesecake, cannoli, ice cream, or dumplings, but food costs extra and vendors are not guaranteed to be open.

“Wonderful, informative. Guide even handled a nuisance interloper very well”

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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings - Roast pork buns and Chinatown’s side streets
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NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings

9.Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 256 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Walk through historic Five Points, Chinatown, Little Italy and Nolita on a three-hour guided tour with eight or more tastings. Expect fried dumplings, roast pork buns, bakery treats, pizza, cheesecake and a surprise dish, plus stories about Lower Manhattan’s immigrant communities. Guides such as Hannah, Zach and Renee have led recent tours.

“Renee, our guide, was excellent. Such a lovely person, warm and friendly with a fantastic knowledge of the food and historical places she took us too. Well worth a try if you’re visiting NY.”

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New York City: Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour - Mozzarella and Prosciutto at Di Palo’s
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New York City: Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour

10.Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 206 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Walk Little Italy with a licensed guide, stopping at La Bella Ferrara, Di Palo’s, and Nolita Pizza for Italian sweets, cheese, and pizza. Along the way, hear about immigration, Prohibition, and movie locations from *The Godfather* and *Donnie Brasco*. Tastings are meant to add up to a four-course lunch, though portions can feel light if you arrive hungry.

“Excellent tour, guide was great and the food tasting was fantastic. We ended up going back to the spots to get more food after the tour.”

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Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC - Pizza, cheesecake, and a satisfying finish
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Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

11.Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 206 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Walk from Chinatown to Little Italy with a guide such as Alex, Meri, or Daria, sampling dumplings, pork buns, sponge cake, gnocchi, pizza, and a choice of cheesecake or cannoli. Along the way, see Doyers Street, neighborhood murals, and movie-famous Mulberry Street. Groups are capped at 15, with morning and afternoon options.

“We loved our food tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. My favorite part was the dumplings and the sponge bread”

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3 New York Neighborhoods Semi-Private Tour : SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy - Chinatown: a temple, Doyers Street, and Columbus Park
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3 New York Neighborhoods Semi-Private Tour : SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy

12.3 New York Neighborhoods Semi-Private Tour : SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

This two-hour walking tour links SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown, with a guide and a maximum group size of 15. Expect architectural stories, immigrant history, old bakeries and food shops, the Mahayana Buddhist Temple, and Doyers Street’s notorious Bloody Angle. It starts near Canal and Grand streets at 12:30 pm and ends in Chinatown.

“Been to NYC several times, but didn't know much about the Neighborhoods. Our guide Cecilia was marvellous. Highly recommend”

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#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT - Doyers Street, a short lane with a long reputation
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#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

13.#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours walking Manhattan’s Chinatown with a licensed guide, stopping for seated dim sum, Malaysian curry and roti, Peking duck, mochi doughnuts and egg tarts. Guides such as Bert, Farshad and Chip have led tours, though assignments can vary. Food and tea are included, and the group is capped at 18.

“Had the most enjoyable time eating our way through China Town! What makes this very unique was the fact that we get to sit down at the restaurants and be served!! I highly enjoyed the different teas at every meal as well!! The dumplings were out of this world good! It was a very relaxing and enjoyable experience! There were also bathrooms at every stop!!”

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New York: Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy - Meeting at Spring and Mulberry
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New York: Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy

14.Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 79 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Walk one mile through Little Italy with an English-speaking guide, following the story from early Black Hand gangs to Lucky Luciano and John Gotti. Stops include the Ravenite Social Club, Lt. Petrosino Square, the Police Building and Umberto’s Clam House, where Crazy Joey Gallo was killed. Groups are limited to 10, and guides such as Tom use photographs and newspaper articles to bring the past into view.

“Paulie was an amazing tour host. We was enthusiastic about his lovely city and so informative. This is an amazing tour for all ages around Boston and I couldn’t recommend it more. Thank you Paulie!”

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NYC | French guided tour Greenwich Village through Chinatown - Greenwich Village: leafy streets and cultural history
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NYC | French guided tour Greenwich Village through Chinatown

15.NYC | French guided tour Greenwich Village through Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 23 reviews · from $79

Spend 3.5 hours walking from Greenwich Village through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with a French-speaking local guide. Hear about film locations, cast-iron architecture, the Village’s music scene, and Mafia-era Little Italy. Guides Samuel and Flora have led the tour, and you’ll get group photos and a list of neighborhood addresses.

“les commentaires associés à la connaissance des quartiers et à l'histoire de la ville. la pause à mi-visite dans un lieu bien choisi. les conseils sur le choix de certains lieux à visiter. la qualité relationnelle du guide. Donc un grand merci à Samuel !”

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