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15 Best Chinatown & Little Italy Tours

The Chinatown and Little Italy walks: two neighborhoods shoulder to shoulder and refusing to merge, dumpling rooms on one block and hundred-year-old pasticcerias on the next. Food-first tours rule here, and rightly so.

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

Explore NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown on this guided walking tour. Discover architecture, mob stories, and cultural sights for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had a blast with George! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept the entire group engaged from start to finish. He shared great insights, answered every question and made the experience amazing. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide—highly recommend!”

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2.Secret Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy

Discover NYC's vibrant Chinatown & Little Italy on a 3-hour guided food tour for authentic bites, local stories, and a taste of cultural history.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. The 7 delicious tastings were from places that we don’t think we would have found on our own. Dena was an amazing tour guide.”

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

Explore NYC’s Chinatown and Little Italy with a guided food tour featuring tastings, history insights, and off-the-beaten-path eateries for a true local experience.

★ 5.0

“Patrick was amazing!!! He made the experience so much fun with food, history etc. He is a fantastic storyteller! He went above & beyond, even helped us ladies to the subway. We will be back next December with friends & will be requesting him! Love…”

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4.NYC: Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour

Discover NYC's Chinatown and Little Italy through a 2-hour guided food tour exploring historic streets, tasting authentic dishes, and uncovering local stories.

★ 4.7

“Seth was our tour guide, and he was the best. We learned things about NYC that we would have never known. The places Seth took us to served some of the best food we tasted, and the portions were like eating a full meal. I…”

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9.NYC: Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour with 8 Tastings

Discover New York’s culinary gems on a 3-hour tour through Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita with 8+ tastings, expert guides, and cultural stories.

★ 4.9

“This food tour was great and our guide Zack was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive! We really enjoyed his history talks and interesting facts. The food was fantastic, we especially liked the dumplings and pork buns but everything was great. I would suggest more time…”

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10.New York City: Little Italy Italian Food Tasting Tour

Discover New York’s Little Italy through a 2-hour food and history tour, sampling authentic pizzas, cheeses, and pastries while exploring iconic film locations.

★ 4.3

“Tremendous - we had a blast! Our guide, Lionel, was a great host. A fountain of knowledge. It was a very warm Saturday afternoon, with a large group, and I brought my 8 year old son along. Lionel hung in there like a champ, remembered…”

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

Explore Chinatown and Little Italy in NYC on this 2-hour food tour, tasting authentic dishes, discovering hidden spots, and enjoying local stories for $79.

“we had a great time and fun experience with our Food tour (and eating) of Little Italy and Chinatown plus a history lesson of lower Manhattan along the way. Our tour guide Alex was EXCELLENT and was the reason it was great! She was well…”

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12.Flavors of Flushing: Exploring New York’s Biggest Chinatown

Discover New York's largest Chinatown in Flushing with this food-focused tour, exploring authentic dishes, hidden gems, and cultural stories.

★ 5.0

“Owen was FANTASTIC!!! Very enthusiastic about the experience! Knowledgeable, informative and very upbeat! The food was delicious, and our family had a wonderful time! Great job Owen!”

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

Discover NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods—SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown—on this guided walking tour, perfect for culture lovers and first-timers alike.

★ 5.0

“There were so many but I think to be shown an incredible dumpling restaurant that would otherwise be disregarded was priceless. Elle was so warm and enthusiastic which made each detail of NYC so interesting!”

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15.Little Italy’s Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT

Discover NYC’s authentic flavors and stories on the Little Italy's Past and Present Food & History Tour. A 3-hour guided walk through Nolita and Little Italy, filled with delicious tastings, local history, and hidden gems.

★ 5.0

“What a fun time. Robin was a fantastic tour guide. I highly recommend this tour and Robin. The food was great and the information Robin shared on our journey made it extra special.”

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More Chinatown & Little Italy Tours

5.0Asia in Queens: Exploring NYCs Largest Chinatown5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$175.00 5.0Ultimate Chinatown Walking Food Tour in New York City3 hours (approx.)$90.00 4.6New York: Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy2 hours$40 5.0Lower East Side, Chinatown and Little Italy Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$88.00 5.0New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 5.0Chinatown Food Tour with a Chef in Manhattan1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$75.00 5.0Chinatown – Official Historic District Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$38.00 5.0ChinatownLittle Italy Food Adventure2 hours (approx.)$59.00 4.5Taste of Chinatown & Little Italy NYC Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.5Private Tour of Soho, Chinatown, and Little Italy2 hours (approx.)$80.00 5.0Little Italy – Official Historic District Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$38.00 5.0The Chinatown, Little Italy, Food Tour$35.00 4.5Mafia Gangster History in Little Italy, New York Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$40.00 4.7From NYC:Taste of Chinatown&Little Italy Culture&Food Tour3 hours$89 5.0Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour (4 Delicious Food Stops!)$99.00 5.0Mom and Pop Food Tour in Chinatown and Little Italy2 hours (approx.)$95.00 5.0Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown2 hours (approx.)$29.00 5.0Iconic Foods of the Lower East Side and Little Italy Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$90.00 4.8Chinatown Walking Food Tour of New York2 hours$90 3.5Chinatown and Little Italy Tour in New York City with Local Expert2 hours (approx.)$99.00 3.0NYC Little Italy, Chinatown and Wall Street Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$27.00 5.0Greenwich Village Soho Little Italy/Paris Chinatown Walking Tour2 to 3 hours (approx.)$56.00 4.9NYC: Bronx Subway and Walking Tour with Bronx Little Italy3 hours$50 5.0SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown – Food and Culture Tour3 hours (approx.)$175.00