SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Guided Walking Tour in NYC

The Haughwout Building in SoHo is where the world's first passenger elevator was installed.

A guided walking tour of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown in New York City that covers the Woolworth Building, Brooklyn Bridge views, Chinatown markets, Canal Street, Mulberry Street's Italian heritage, and SoHo's cast-iron architecture. The tour includes a professional local guide and multiple photo stops, and the route takes in local favorites like Cannoli King and the dumpling spots on Mosco Street.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Brooklyn Bridgepassing by
2. Chinatown15m
3. Canal Streetpassing by
4. SoHo15m

Explore SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown

• View Woolworth Building
• Walk through Park Row
• See Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan
• Pass famous courthouses
• See the dumpling spots on Mosco Street
• Explore Chinatown neighborhood
• Stroll down Canal Street
• Visit Mulberry Street in Little Italy
• Stop at Cannoli King for pastries
• Explore SoHo district
• See historic Haughwout Building

The experience

The Woolworth Building opens the tour, once the world's tallest skyscraper, it still dominates the skyline with its distinctive architecture. From there you move through Park Row, the street that housed The New York Times as well as The New York Tribune back when it was the center of American journalism. The Brooklyn Bridge comes into view next, its 1883 engineering still commanding attention from the Manhattan side, and the guide walks you through its construction and what it meant to connect two boroughs.

Chinatown arrives with energy: colorful markets, unique shops, and the layered history of one of the world's largest Chinese communities packed into a few blocks. Mosco Street is where the guide points out the dumpling spots locals favor. Canal Street follows with its wild mix of vendors and knock-off goods, then Mulberry Street in Little Italy, where Italian immigrants built the neighborhood and restaurants still line the blocks. Cannoli King is a quick stop, famous for its pastries and classic cannoli.

SoHo closes the loop: cobblestone streets, cast-iron buildings, galleries and boutiques filling what used to be an industrial zone. The Haughwout Building is the final landmark: its cast-iron facade is beautiful, but the real story is hidden in its interior, where the world's first passenger elevator was installed. That detail alone explains why this particular building matters in the city's history.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English.
• guided walking tour through three neighborhoods.
• multiple photo stops at landmarks including the Woolworth Building, Brooklyn Bridge views, Chinatown markets, Mulberry Street, and the Haughwout Building.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 10:00 and 13:00, from US$ 36 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 152 private ›

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Experience NYC™

Is this one for you?It suits travelers who want to see three very different Manhattan neighborhoods on foot, with a guide tying together the history, architecture, and food culture behind each street.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What neighborhoods does this walking tour cover?

The tour moves through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown, starting with views of the Woolworth Building and Brooklyn Bridge, then into Chinatown's markets and Canal Street, Mulberry Street in Little Italy, and ending in SoHo's cast-iron district.

What is special about the Haughwout Building?

The Haughwout Building in SoHo is a cast-iron landmark where the world's first passenger elevator was installed, making it a key moment in building design and city history.

Is this tour accessible for people with mobility concerns?

Yes, the whole route is wheelchair accessible, and babies and young kids can ride along in a stroller or pram. Service animals are allowed, and public transportation options are available nearby.