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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

“Delightful walk around the neighborhoods with a lot of interesting background info. Would've been nice to know in advance that a 20 minute break is included in the tour, although 30 minutes would have been better to actually have time to eat something.”

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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 our guide was wonderful & very knowledgeable. Food was delicious. It was our second time on this tour & it did not disappoint.”

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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

“An exceptional experience! Dieago, our guide was extremely personable as well as knowledgeable! The amount of food, beverages and timing were well paced. You definitely get your money’s worth! Highly encourage anyone to take this guided tour!”

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5.NYC: SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Guided Tour

Discover NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown on this 2-hour guided walking tour for a flavorful, culturally rich city experience.

★ 4.7

“Our tour guide, Percy, clearly loved sharing stories of New York and had wonderful enthusiasm for so many subjects relating to our tour. Even though we have been to the city many times, we learned new things, and we’re encouraged to delve deeper into some…”

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8.3 Neighborhoods Tour: Soho, Chinatown & Little Italy

Explore NYC's vibrant neighborhoods of Soho, Chinatown, and Little Italy on a 2-hour guided tour for just $39. Discover unique sights, food, and stories.

★ 4.5

“Our walking tour with the lovely Briana was great. It was as if a friend had taken us to see the city. She is very nice, shared a lot of interesting information with us and showed us some "insider" places 😄 We wholeheartedly recommend this…”

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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

“Nicky was a great guide who took us to 7 stops to taste delicious food and gave us some history along the way. Definitely come hungry for this tour because it is a lot of food!”

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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

“Whe enjoyed our guide's knowledge of the history of the area. We went to a Chinese bakery and the cake there was so light and delicate you hardly knew you had eaten it. It was sweet but not overly sweet. We were glad that the…”

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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's tour of Flushing's Chinatown was a wonderful experience. He gives a thoughtful and informative presentation. He is very personable and funny. I absolutely recommend his tour.”

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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

“Buddhist temple, new streets and restaurants, beautiful day to walk thru city streets. Learning about the evolution of neighborhoods thru financial forces, immigration, & cultural and artistic influences.”

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14.#1 Rated NYC Chinatown Food and History Walking Tour with FNYT

Discover authentic Chinatown flavors and history with this highly-rated 3-hour walking tour in NYC, featuring guided tastings and local landmarks.

★ 5.0

“Bert is a fantastic guide! Learned a ton about food and neighborhood. Food was great and lots of it. More sitting on this one than normal which was perfect on a rainy day! Great info for other places to check out was also provided.”

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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

“Bert was an experienced and knowledgeable guide. Knew our names before the tour even started. Had a relationship with each food location which was a real benefit. You enjoy ALOT of food. All kinds of food. Alcohol available at every stop. Food was amazing. Make…”

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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