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What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local NY hosts to discover all that is to be found in Lower Manhattan. Alright, maybe not all; there’s too much to see, eat, drink, and do, but you will enjoy a taste (literally, you’ll be doing some eating) of Chinatown, SoHo, and Little Italy.

Where to begin? It’s up to you, actually - just let us know what your vibe is and if there are any spots you’ve been dreaming of seeing.

We would recommend perusing the delis in Little Italy, though, which have been in the same families for generations, and trying a cannoli or two, then paying homage to NY’s very first pizzeria (by eating a slice, obviously).

Get lost (no, not literally) in the maze of streets in vibrant Chinatown and haggle for a bargain with a street vendor, stop for some dim sum, and then stroll through trendy SoHo, discover its hidden gems that most people miss in their mad dashes around the city!

Lower Manhattan is a surprising kaleidoscope of history, cultures, communities, and flavors that go far beyond just the tourist sights you might have, so get ready to discover another side of this famous area and see the real Manhattan.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: French, German, Hindi, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Join one of our New York hosts to explore the fascinating districts of Chinatown, SoHo, and Little Italy
  • Enjoy the famous Soho and its hidden gems just around the corner from iconic attractions, and wander its historic streets
  • Visit New York's oldest pizzeria - and obviously, try a slice! (Rude not to)
  • Navigate around the maze of streets in China Town, shopping in street markets, or trying some dim sum
  • Get the scoop on all there is to see in Lower Manhattan and its surrounds

Things to know

What’s included

  • A private and personalized experience
  • 4 hours with your host
  • A slice of some of the best pizza in town and a drink (beer or soft drink)
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Additional food and drinks
  • Transportation costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

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Reviews

    We had such a great day with Maurita. She was so sweet and knowledgeable and relaxed, would highly recommend

    October 2022

    Emma A

    Conocimos lugares encantadores; Jorge muy servicial y dispuesto. Lo volveríamos a contactar en próximos viajes!!

    November 2017

    Irina M

    We had a number of things we wanted to see and do in Kyoto and Miki tried to take us to as many as we could manage in the time we had. She was a joy to spend time with and we had a fantastic day together.

    April 2024

    Rose W

    Pree was flexible, easy to talk to and informative. She showed up places we wouldn't have found ourselves

    April 2024

    Maureen B

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