SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Walking Tour | The Original NYC Tour
Take the original SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown walking tour. Over a decade ago, Tours by Foot combined these iconic neighborhoods into a highlight walking tour. It's such a great idea, other tour companies have copied it.
The Original SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Walking Tour
Experience the original SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Walking Tour. Created by Tours by Foot more than 15 years ago, this pioneering route was the first to combine these iconic neighborhoods into one unforgettable New York City walking experience.
Join us for a fascinating 2-hour journey through SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, and beyond, where elegant architecture, immigrant traditions, bustling markets, and hidden history come together to tell the story of New York City's evolution.
Explore SoHo's world-famous cast-iron architecture, discover the history and traditions of Little Italy, and experience the vibrant culture, markets, and energy of Chinatown.
Your guide will bring each neighborhood to life with fascinating stories, historic landmarks, and surprising details you might otherwise miss.
Tour Highlights:
Explore SoHo's world-famous Cast Iron District and admire architectural masterpieces, including the historic Haughwout Building, home to the world's first successful passenger elevator.
Pass by the former home of Heath Ledger and discover the stories behind one of SoHo's most well-known celebrity residences.
Experience the charm of Little Italy, where rich Italian-American heritage lives on through historic landmarks, family-owned businesses, and Lombardi's Pizza, America's first pizzeria.
Visit Little Italy on the original SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown walking tour
Wander the vibrant streets of Chinatown, including bustling Canal and Mott Streets, where colorful storefronts, lively markets, and rich cultural traditions bring the neighborhood to life.
Explore the former Five Points neighborhood and uncover the fascinating stories of immigration, poverty, political corruption, and resilience that inspired Gangs of New York.
Step into the scenes of iconic films and television shows, including Ghost, Sex and the City, Men in Black, and more.
Informative & fun tour of Chinatown & Little Italy! Lots of history learned, combined with very affordable bites of authentic food. Courtney was very happy to answer any questions, & went above & beyond, even generously sharing her knowledge of other sections of NYC that we were planning to visit in the following days. Thanks for a great time!
courtney is an excellent guide, she covered the china town/ little italy with in depth history. i loved the pizza and sponge cake ! i would reccomend her for another tour!
We had a great tour with Courtney. The foodie stops were delicious and interesting spots plus we learned a lot about the culture and history behind it! We tried a variety of foods and enjoyed every minute! Highly recommended!
Meredith, our tour guide, was a great communicator, even before the tour began. She led us through the streets of Greenwich Village on a thoroughly enjoyable evening ghost tour. We learned many interesting historical facts along with stories of haunted sites. She was friendly, knowledgeable, energetic, and enthusiastic—what more could you ask for?
A great overall tour of Harlem. We go to NYC regularly but we haven't really seen Harlem. Wow, Ronald our guide was great..such a wealth of knowledge and taking us not only to the major highlights but some great unique spots like the urban garden and meeting Paul who told us how it started years ago and expanded to help the community in a variety of ways. It was a warm day but Ronald worked to find shade and indoor locations to help. Thank you and we plan to return to Harlem to explore more.
We had the best time joining Courtney on her Lower East Side Food tour! Courtney told us so many fantastic stories and the time went by too fast! We had so much fun trying the delicious food, which was really well chosen to get to know the area! Thank you so much! We will be back for more 🤗😀
Our walking tour with Courtney was the highlight of our weekend. We're locals, and we got to know cool insights into local history and architecture while being guided us to some of our favorite food spots!
The pace was perfect, Courtney was a great guide, and we left with a deeper appreciation for the neighborhood. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!
Easily recommendable! To see the places where real history took place and to learn of real people who came from Harlem and made changes in the world was very interesting and valuable. Lady Altovise knew her stuff! She was fun and engaging while telling true and inspirational stories. Gives me pride for Harlem and our country. A tour to do while you’re in NY!
I took a Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO sightseeing tour with Renee from Tours by Foot, and she was absolutely incredible. As a New Yorker, I’m always curious to learn more about my own city, and I feel like I hit the jackpot with Renee as my guide. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating history and stories.
In one fantastic walk over the bridge, I learned far more than I expected to in just a few hours. I highly recommend Renee to anyone looking for a memorable, informative, and enjoyable sightseeing experience.
Michael was a fantastic tour guide. His enthusiasm and knowledge was so appreciated by all of us. He is definitely a great ambassador for the best of NYC.
Had the best experience with Lady Altovise on her Saturday afternoon tour of Harlem. My mother discovered her on YouTube and booked her for us to experience while my parents visited. I’ve lived in Harlem for 10 years and still learned so much. She was amazing!
Lady Altovise did an outstanding & professional tour of Harlem! The Soul of Harlem Stroll: History & Heritage Tour was so entertaining and informative! You must take it if you’re visiting NYC! ATL Fans!
Lady Altovise was great for our tour. Harlem is saturated in history and she shared the best with us.
See the iconic architecture of SoHo
Sites we cover on the tour:
SoHo's Cast Iron District: Explore SoHo's world-famous Cast Iron District, home to the largest collection of cast-iron architecture in the world. Discover how this former industrial neighborhood transformed into one of New York City's most fashionable districts while admiring its beautifully preserved 19th-century buildings, intricate facades, and expansive windows.
Haughwout Building: Discover the story behind the elegant Haughwout Building, where Elisha Otis demonstrated the world's first successful passenger elevator in 1857. This revolutionary invention transformed architecture and made modern skyscrapers possible.
Heath Ledger's Apartment Building: Pass by the former home of Heath Ledger and discover how SoHo evolved from an industrial district into one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods for artists, celebrities, and creatives.
Little Italy: Step into historic Little Italy and discover the stories of the Italian immigrants who built a thriving community here. As you stroll its charming streets, learn how this once-expansive neighborhood evolved over time while preserving its rich heritage, beloved traditions, and family-owned businesses.
Lombardi’s Pizza: See Lombardi's Pizza, America's first licensed pizzeria, and learn how this legendary restaurant became a cornerstone of New York City's world-famous pizza culture.
Canal and Mott Streets: Stand at the crossroads of Chinatown and Little Italy, where two of New York City's most iconic immigrant communities meet. Discover how these neighboring cultures have evolved side by side while preserving the traditions that make each neighborhood unique.
Former Five Points District: Visit the site of the legendary Five Points neighborhood, once one of America's most infamous districts. Learn the true story behind the neighborhood made famous by Gangs of New York and discover how waves of immigration, political corruption, and urban reform transformed this historic corner of Manhattan.
Film and TV locations, including Ghost, Sex in the City, and Men in Black
and much more!
Known for its cobblestone streets and cast-iron architecture, SoHo is an iconic area carries a unique charm that draws visitors from around the globe
Tour Information:
Meeting Point: Your tour begins at Spring Street Park in SoHo, located on the southwest corner of Spring Street and Avenue of the Americas (6th Avenue) (map).
Ending Point: The tour concludes at Columbus Park, located at the corner of Mulberry Street and Bayard Street in Chinatown. (map).
Distance/Duration: Approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and approximately 2 hours.
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