SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown represent The Big Apple and all the hope it holds for the dreamers and downtrodden in one of the world’s largest melting pots.
Venture on the SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Cultural Tour, where magnificent murals, extraordinary architecture, and the sizzling scent of delicious food await you on this excursion through New York’s beating heart
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SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Cultural Tour
Travel across some of the most distinct and unique neighborhoods in New York City on the Soho, Little Italy, and Chinatown Cultural Tour. Grand monuments to cultural icons sit side-by-side with the once ramshackle home of starving artists and the elegant architecture of the city’s upbringing. They all tell a story of New York City’s vast and diverse ecosystem. Walk through these important neighborhoods with an insider look into the best places to eat, play, and hang out. Book your tour today!
Meeting location: Spring Street Park “Swivel Chairs'' Corner of 6th Ave. &, Spring St. New York, NY. 10013
Starting Time: 3 PM
Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!
Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permitted
Adults Only: No
Where to Meet, Park, and Directions
Spring Street Park “Swivel Chairs'' Corner of 6th Ave. &, Spring St. New York, NY. 10013
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We recommend parking near Spring Street Park, or using public transportation.
I love the history that our guide provided, which was additional to what was actually on the tour. He was nice and the sites were interesting.
SoHo Playhouse
The oldest historical off-Broadway theater, the 1850 Soho Playhouse, once known as the “Vandam Theater,” is home to aspiring playwrights, comedians, and other entertainers looking to hone their craft for the big screen.
The New York Earth Room
Opened in 1980, the New York Earth Room is a unique and quirky exhibit in an already quirky neighborhood. Twenty-two inches and 280,000 pounds of dirt are laid out in an exhibit for visitors to enjoy.
Old Police Headquarters
Sitting a block away from the heart of Little Italy, the Old Police Headquarters was transformed in the 1990s into an elegant apartment complex for celebrities like Wynona Rider, Calvin Klein, and Cindy Crawford.
New York’s concrete jungle has been the breeding ground for American culture since the first building was constructed in Manhattan. A haven for immigrants and refugees, New York City has welcomed all with open arms. Out of that melting pot have emerged iconic neighborhoods, influential figures, and cultural revolution.
Venture into three of the Big Apple’s most culturally rich neighborhoods on a journey of New York that you’ll never forget. See murals that serve as a testament to the city’s ingenuity and determination. Quirky art galleries and historic theaters that have become synonymous with SoHo and the bohemian lifestyle it has supported since the 1970s dot the landscape.
Learn about the numerous rebirths SoHo has experienced over two hundred years, from a home for the founding fathers to a fashion mecca. Visit Little Italy and understand Italian-Americans’ endearing legacy upon New York and the nation. See iconic landmarks like the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, where The Godfather II was filmed while learning about Italian-American contributions to American society.
Head into Chinatown and see how the Chinese community has improved New York. Hear about the first Chinese immigrant, Ah Kam, who inspired many others to join him in the new world. Discover the real-life stories behind this extraordinary journey while getting the best recommendations on dim sum in New York. Book your spot today on our SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Cultural Tour to see a different side of New York City.
The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Ellis Island, Times Square, hot dogs, and pizza are quintessentially New York. If it’s ... your first time in New York, then you have to try to see and do them all. But if you are a return visitor looking to soak up a more significant part of the culture and unique things to do in NYC, book a spot on our tour. Your trip to Little Italy and Chinatown will cap everything off as you gain an inside perspective on the cultural impact of these two areas. Book your tour today!
Immigrants make America what it is today. This phenomenon began in New York, and for many, it has become their permanent home ... . New York is full of riveting stories of survival and determination in the face of persecution that have inspired countless generations to rise to success. Hear them all on our SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown tour and understand what lengths people went to make it in America. New York’s immigrant history is unlike any other in the world.
SoHo is known for its eclectic art and theater scene, which is among the best you’ll find off-Broadway. It has been a bohem ... ian center for all things art and culture since the 1970s. Explore the center of New York’s art and fashion world on our SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown tour. You’ll see the galleries where these artists created and the buildings where they lived. Book your spot on this inside look at New York’s art scene.
New York is a mecca for film. The imposing skyscrapers and dark alleyways make it a director’s dream for gritty, urban shot ... s and scenes. The number of films that display New York’s sprawling landscape easily reaches the hundreds if not thousands. If your favorite New York film was shot in SoHo, Little Italy, or Chinatown, then chances are you’ll love this tour. All around you will be scenery from that movie you’ve watched repeatedly. If that film happens to be The Godfather, then you are in for a treat!
Manhattan is full of people interested in New York’s energetic and diverse culture. The subways make getting around easy, b ... ut when you want to learn about the city’s history, the best thing to do is hit the streets. Our educational tour of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown takes you through the neighborhoods where New York culture was cultivated. The best walking tour in New York is just a click away.
9/11 Ground Zero: America Rising
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 brought our nation together in unique ways, and the definition of the American spirit was on full display.
Tour Meeting Location: Meet your tour guide in front of the Starbucks Reserve Bar, at 250 Vesey Street #203, in New York.
Tour Times: Daily @ 1PM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
NYC Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl
Enjoy some liquid courage while hearing ghostly tales of New York's most historic haunts and drinking hotspots.
Tour Meeting Location: Meeting Location: One if by Land, Two if by Sea @ 17 Barrow St, New York, NY 10014.
Tour Times: Daily @7:30PM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
NYC West Village Savory Food Tour
Pizza, bagels, cheesecake, pretzels, and more—New York City has long been the culinary and cultural capital of the United States.
Tour Meeting Location: Meet your tour guide outside of Murray's Bagels in Greenwich Village at 500 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011.
Tour Times:
Tour Length: Approximately 3 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
NYC: Midtown Manhattan Chocolate Tour
Come on this Midtown Manhattan Chocolate Tour and indulge your sweet tooth with some of the best sweets the Big Apple has to offer.
Tour Meeting Location: Meet your tour guide at Serendipity 3, at 225 E 60th Street, in Midtown Manhattan. Your guide will be wearing a white JUNKET t-shirt.
Tour Times:
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
New York City Superheroes Tour: Marvel & DC Comics Origins
Immerse yourself in the realm of superhero legends while exploring towering skyscrapers in NYC. WHAM! BAM! BOOM! The origins of Stan Lee, Marvel, and DC are detailed as you visit iconic spots that have served as the background for blockbuster comic book flicks like Spider-Man and Marvel's Avengers.
Tour Meeting Location: Meet your tour guide in Madison Square Park, near the Madison Square Fountain.
Tour Times: Daily @ 1PM
Tour Length: Approximately 2 hours
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
New York Ghosts: Hauntings & Ghouls of Greenwich Village
Uncover Greenwich Village's most haunted historic places and the true stories behind them and figures like Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Aaron Burr, and spirits of the city’s notorious ghosts.
Tour Meeting Location: All tours meet at Washington Square Park, under the Washington Square Park Arch, at Washington Square N, New York, NY 10012.
Tour Times: Daily @ 8PM
Tour Length: Approximately 1 hour
Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!
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