SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour in New York
New York, United States

SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour

Outty Ranking 55 4.8 · 6 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $145

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55/100

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4.8/5

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Is SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour worth booking?

SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour is a 3-hour experience in New York, United States, from $145 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
55 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (6)
Duration
3 hours
From
$145 per person

Explore the incredible cultural history of revolutionary SoHo, The Food and Organized Crime Epicenter - Little Italy and the diverse and unique tastes and sites of Chinatown. This tour includes 3 snacks along the way and

What you get

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Food tasting

About this experience

Explore the incredible cultural history of revolutionary SoHo, The Food and Organized Crime Epicenter - Little Italy and the diverse and unique tastes and sites of Chinatown. This tour includes 3 snacks along the way and the opportunity to purchase more if you wish. Please include your desired starting time in your booking notes. We can begin as early as 10AM or as late as 6PM but we recommend 10:30 or 11AM to begin Feel free to call or email for more details We are YEStoursNYC

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Food tasting

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Gratuities (optional & recommended)

What you'll see and do

  1. Columbus Park

    Tour Begins at Columbus Park and discusses Irish culture in NYC.

    30 minutes here

  2. Chinatown

    A walk through Chinatown includes a stop for one of New York's most delicious dumplings, as well as a visit to the Bloody Angle and many other cultural musts.

    30 minutes here

  3. Little Italy

    Transition into Little Italy for a tasty Italian treat, incredible photo opportunities and the history of organized crime in NY

    60 minutes here

  4. SoHo

    Head over to SoHo for a few important stops, and a taste of some of NY's most interesting architecture, and one of NY's tastiest pastries.  *Tour can end in SoHo or guests can choose to be walked back to Little Italy for pizza or Italian food.

    Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Meeting point

New York

Departure Point: Tour begins in Columbus Park at the corner of MULBERRY and MOSCO streets

Hotel pickup

No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

Ends at

Departure Point: Tour begins in Columbus Park at the corner of MULBERRY and MOSCO streets

Before you book

Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Languages
en
Ticket
Mobile Only
Runs on
Every day
Group size
Up to 15 travelers per booking
Operated by
YES Tours NYC

Know before you go

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Photos

Little Italy SignCronutSoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour in New York, photo 4

What travelers are saying

Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

The guide

4 mentions

Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

Food and drink

4 mentions

The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

Knowledge and storytelling

3 mentions

Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

Traveler reviews

6 verified traveler reviews for SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Brian_S · September 2025

You get enough to eat...

You get enough to eat from all of the samples of food. Our tour guide, Matt, was very knowledgeable. If you really enjoy history, you will thoroughly enjoy this tour.

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Sally_C · December 2022

Matt out tour guide was...

Matt out tour guide was excellent and we enjoyed our food stops Would have liked to have tried some pasta .Otherwise it was excellent!

via Viator

elizabethbC5136CY · November 2022

Absolutely wonderful tour

Our guide Rob was amazing. Any professional guide will be knowledgeable, but his ability to connect the dots among the historical, current day and all the juicy details made story that much better. He was kind, incredibly attentive and funny. I would take any tour her offered ! Ty Rob

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Ashlei_S · May 2022

Great food and history!

My daughter and I had the best tour with Billy! We had great food and a great history lesson along with it! It takes skill to keep a 14 year olds attention but he was absolutely great. I wouldn’t hesitate to take this tour again.

via Viator

Sophie_A · May 2021

Excellent food and tour

Our guide was Willie. He was excellent and very knowledgable about his topic. We loved his enthusiasm and energy through the entire tour. When I come back and do another tour, I’ll definitely request for him to be our tour guide.

via Viator

Good to know

Duration
3 hours
Free cancellation
Up to 24h before
Minimum age to book
18+
Availability
Bookable today
Runs on
Every day
Price range
$145 to $175
Hotel pickup
No pickup, meet at start point
Booked in 30 days
2
Verdict
Worth a Look

Why this scores 55

The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

Traveler sentiment (30% weight)77
Review evidence (18% weight)25
Booking momentum (14% weight)16
Value for money (12% weight)32
Listing quality (10% weight)90
Local standing (8% weight)54
Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour: questions travelers ask

Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New York.

How much does SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour cost?

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Prices start at $145 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

How long does SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour take?

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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New York is not rushed.

Is SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour worth it?

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It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

Can I cancel or reschedule SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour?

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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

Is SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour suitable for kids and families?

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The operator sets a minimum age of 18. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.

How far in advance should I book SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour?

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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

What should I bring or wear?

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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New York and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

Where does SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - Food and Culture Tour start and how do I get there?

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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

What are the best things to do in New York?

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New York has more bookable experiences than any other city on Outty, and the quality spread is brutal. Observation decks are commoditised, so we score them on timed-entry reliability and sunset slots. Food tours and borough walks are where the ranking really separates operators, and the top scores in the city all come from small-group guides. On Outty we rank every New York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Grand Canyon VIP Helicopter Tour, Half-Day Bus Tour of NYC Top Highlights, NYC Bus Tour of Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens: Art, Food & Sports. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

When is the best time to visit New York?

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September to early November, and late April through June. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

How many days do you need in New York?

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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

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