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Private Walking Tour of Little Italy, Greenwich Village, SoHo & Chinatown in New York City, NY

Travel Curious • Christopher Park, 38-64 Christopher St. • New York City, NY 10014

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Colorful market stall displaying various traditional Chinese decorations, fans, and ornaments, predominantly in red and gold hues.

Red brick apartment buildings with green fire escapes line a city street; Chinese signs and shopfronts indicate a Chinatown neighborhood.

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About Little Italy, Greenwich Village, Soho & Chinatown: Private Tour

Overview

Journey through time and cultures on a private Little Italy, Greenwich Village, Soho and Chinatown NYC tour. Explore four neighborhoods in a day with a professional guide. From the culinary hotspots Little Italy and Chinatown to the bohemian Greenwich Village and trendiest shops in Soho, NYC, there are so many cultures to experience and history to be told!

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This 3-hour private tour features four historically and culturally diverse neighborhoods of Lower Manhattan, NYC.
Explore Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown and Little Italy on foot with your own knowledgeable tour guide.
Meet your guide at the Stonewall National Monument at Christopher Park in front of the historic Stonewall Inn.
Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the scheduled tour departure.
Visit popular and historic sites, including the TV show Friends' apartment building, Washington Square Park, and Haughwout Building with cast-iron façade.
Find dining destinations, such as the country's first-ever pizza place: Lombardi's Pizzeria, tea shops and restaurants along Motts Street from Little Italy to Chinatown, and so much more!
Wear weather-appropriate, comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Bring bottled water, sunscreen, shades, hat or umbrella, camera and cash for tips (optional).

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People gather around the fountain in Washington Square Park, New York City, with the Washington Square Arch and a rainbow visible in the background.

Red brick Victorian Gothic building with arched windows and a tall clock tower, partially obscured by green trees under a blue sky.

A large metal sign reading "Little Italy" is suspended in front of a tan brick building with Asian characters visible on a window below.

A large, historic stone courthouse with columns and a domed clock tower stands on a city street corner under a blue sky.

Street view of a Chinatown area with colorful storefronts, restaurant signs, and people walking on the sidewalk in front of brick buildings with fire escapes.

Description

Welcome to New York City and Manhattan, the beating heart of the Big Apple and home to some of the most recognizable neighborhoods in the world. On this private walking tour, you’ll move through Greenwich Village, SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown, areas shaped by artists, immigrants, rebels, and storytellers that continue to define the city’s personality today.

Begin in Greenwich Village, affectionately known as “The Village,” a longtime hub of bohemian life and creative expression. Walk streets once home to literary and artistic icons like Ernest Hemingway, Edgar Allan Poe, and Jackson Pollock, while your guide points out filming locations such as the famous ‘Friends’ apartment, the Washington Square Arch, and architectural gems including 19th-century brownstone carriage houses. You’ll also learn about pivotal moments in American history at the Stonewall National Monument, commemorating the Stonewall Riots that helped ignite the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Continue into SoHo, the artistic soul of New York City, known for its galleries, fashion houses, and striking cast-iron buildings. Your guide will explain how this neighborhood evolved from a rag-trade industrial district into a world-famous creative enclave. Highlights include the Haughwout Building, home to the first safety elevator, and the impressive Old Police Headquarters, a 1909 Beaux-Arts landmark.

The tour then winds through Little Italy and Chinatown, where immigrant communities shaped tight-knit neighborhoods filled with stories of ambition, hardship, and cultural pride. Pass legendary Mafia hangouts like the Ravenite Club, stop outside Lombardi’s Pizzeria, the first pizzeria in the United States, and admire Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, built between 1809 and 1815. In Chinatown, stroll along Canal and Mott Streets, hear about the former Five Points District, and learn how early Chinese immigrants built new lives amid intense rivalry and gang activity.

Your experience ends in the lively heart of Little Italy, where your guide will happily recommend excellent Italian restaurants, cafés, and shopping spots to continue your day at your own pace.

Little Italy, Greenwich Village, Soho & Chinatown: Private Tour is located at Travel Curious • Christopher Park, 38-64 Christopher St. • New York City, NY 10014

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Frequently Asked Questions about Little Italy, Greenwich Village, Soho & Chinatown: Private Tour

Where is the meeting point for the Greenwich Village, Soho, Chinatown and Little Italy walking tour (NYC)?

The tour meets at Christopher Park at 38-64 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014. You will meet your guide at the Stonewall National Monument.

How long is the Little Italy, Greenwich Village, Soho, Little Italy & Chinatown private walking tour?

Tour duration is approximately three hours.

Is transportation included in the ticket price?

This tour is a walking tour, so transportation is not included.

Will there be other people on the tour or is it just us?

The tour is private and exclusive to just you and your group.

Is the tour family-friendly?

The walking tour is family-friendly and enjoyable for all ages.

What should I wear?

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes.

What should I bring?

Bring bottled water, sunscreen, shades, a hat or umbrella, a camera for pictures, and cash (optional) to tip your friendly guide.

Who is Mott Street named after?

Mott Street, a narrow but busy thoroughfare filled with authentic Chinese food, tea shops and restaurants, is named after Joseph Mott, a successful butcher before the American Revolution.