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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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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

“This tour was great it started at 3 by the time we got done we didn’t have to schedule dinner plans our tour guide gave us plenty of food. Her name was Amanda she had such a beautiful spirit the energy she gave was amazing…”

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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

“Lilly was informative and funny and made the tour even more enjoyable! We loved all the places selected and was a perfect way to see both Chinatown and Little Italy. Definitely recommend this tour!!”

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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

“Ryen was fabulous! She provided accurate historical information with a sense of humor. She was delightful and the best tour guide we have had on our trip. The food was amazing and were places we would not have known to go.”

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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

“Great couple of hours with Gary Weidy. His enthusiasm for telling stories of his home town was infectious. Just myself and my wife on the tour so Gary thought to make it a bit less formal and talked us through a lot of stuff Ws…”

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

Discover NYC's vibrant neighborhoods of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown on a 2-hour guided walking tour filled with history, food tastings, and iconic sights.

★ 5.0

“Great guide! Very knowledgeable and energetic! Amazing stories and the perfect amount of time. We were looking for a quicker tour since we did not have much time in NYC and this one checked the box!”

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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

“It was a great tour with delicious and well thought food choices. We've done a few of these before and this one was by far our favourite one. Emily was a fountain of knowledge and a fantastic tour guide.”

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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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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 a very good guide and worked to make it more than just a food tour. I was impressed that he made special accommodations for two vegetarians on the tour. Highly recommend!”

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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

“Luke was great knowledgeable about these areas and he doesn’t rush. Great tour guide. He has other tours and hope to catch another sometime”

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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

“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…”

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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

“This is a leisurely walk through the neighborhoods of Nolita and Little Italy. The food at every stop was delicious, Bert’s commentary on the walk was interesting and he had a fun way of immersing us in the community culture. We loved every minute of…”

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More Chinatown & Little Italy Tours

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