New York

Lower Manhattan: discover Chinatown, SoHo & Little Italy

Neighborhood Discoveries • 4 hours 5.0 (6)

Lower Manhattan: discover Chinatown, SoHo & Little Italy

Discover each neighborhood's delis, street vendors, and unique flavors and see the real Manhattan with a side of history, culture, and community

Avoid annoying a New Yorker by walking too slow or stopping in the middle of the sidewalk to take a picture!

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

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

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

What’s included Things to know

4 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

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)

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks

Transportation costs

Tickets to any attractions

Gratuities

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

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.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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See what happens when you travel unscripted!

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What travelers think of this experience

Sokratis Dec 2024

I booked the tour for my 60th birthday and was absolutely amazed by the amount of professionalism, flexibility, adaptability, knowledge and cheerfulness of my tour guide, Olga! What an amazing person! Prior to the tour I was sent a questionnaire where I was asked to explain my desired touring experience, from special interests, to specific places to visit, to specific information I would like to hear, to the desired pace of our walk! Absolute professionalism on behalf of the organizers! Olga was a stunning tour guide, she contacted me in advance to arrange our meeting point (she agreed to pick me up at my hotel!) and to confirm my specific interests for the tour. On the day of the tour she had everything perfectly planned, the route, the trivia, the information, she even came prepared with alternatives in case I was tired from long walks or bored with a specific destination- an absolute professional! Olga is an aficionado foodie and she gave me lots of tips on how to get the best pizza, Italian delicacies, Chinese dim-sum or dumpling soup, and even treated me to a coffee, a slice of pizza and an authentic cannoli from the best place to buy Italian pastries, fresh pasta and groceries. An absolutely delightful climax to an unforgettable four-hour walking tour of one of Manhattan’s most historic districts. Highly recommended!

Sokratis Dec 2024

Emma Oct 2022

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

Irina Nov 2017

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

Moreno Apr 2025

April Apr 2025

Olga was amazing! We seen so many wonderful sights, we saw the difference in all the boroughs, it was the best birthday trip ever!

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