15 SoHo Tours to Build a Day Around

1.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,153 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Walk 2 to 3 miles through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with an English-speaking local guide. See SoHo’s cast-iron buildings, hear stories of Italian immigrants and mob figures, and finish near Columbus Park. Guides such as George, Angela, Steve, and Felipe are praised for clear, lively storytelling.

“We are truly grateful for your knowledge and warm hospitality. You turned this trip into a wonderful and memorable experience.”

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2.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 614 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk from City Hall through Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo with an English-speaking local guide. Hear stories about New York’s past, admire the Brooklyn Bridge and historic buildings, and stop for dumplings and Ferrara cannoli. Guides such as Gary, Percy, Fred, and Garrett are known for lively storytelling.

“Percy did a wonderful job! Our group was small and they took advantage of this and gave us such great stories for a wonderful tour!”

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3.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown 2-Hour Guided Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 566 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Walk from SoHo through Little Italy to Chinatown with an English-speaking guide. Expect cast-iron architecture, Mafia and gang stories, immigrant history, food tips, and stops such as the Ravenite Club, Doyers Street, and Columbus Park.

“We had such a great walking tour of NYC with George as our guide! He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared fascinating stories about how Chinatown, SoHo, and Little Italy developed over time. George made the history come alive and was also very friendly and approachable, which made the experience even better. It was the perfect way to explore the city while also learning about its past. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting New York!”

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4.SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown NYC Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 443 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join a local guide for a two-hour walk from City Hall to SoHo, passing Newspaper Row, the Woolworth Building, Chinatown dumplings, Little Italy, cannoli, and SoHo cast-iron architecture. Small groups of up to 15 make it easier to ask questions and follow the guide’s stories.

“Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown was great, very informative. We walked about 2 miles. One suggestion to make the tour a little better is to have a short 10 min break in each neighborhood to take time to look in a shop or purchase a snack or drink. Otherwise the history lesson and sights were great.”

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5.3 Neighborhoods Tour: Soho, Chinatown & Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 275 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Begin at Duarte Square and walk through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with an English-speaking guide. Expect architecture, queer city history, Mob stories, Buddhist sights, and optional tastings of cheesecake, cannoli, gelato, pizza, ice cream, and dumplings. Food costs extra.

“Amazing. There were only 4 of us so very much a private tour. Our tour guide Katy was exceptional and made the whole experience unforgettable!”

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6.3 New York Neighborhoods Semi-Private Tour : SoHo, Chinatown and Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about two hours walking from SoHo through Little Italy and Chinatown with a guide such as Patrick, Francesca, or Claire. Expect architecture, immigration stories, the Cronut, old food shops, Doyers Street, and Columbus Park in a group capped at 15.

“This walking tour was AWESOME!!! We enjoyed learning about these popular NYC areas. Make sure you have some comfortable walking shoes!”

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7.Guided tour of SoHo, Greenwich Village and Meatpacking District in French

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $63

Walk from SoHo to Chelsea Market with a French-speaking guide such as Audrey, seeing cast-iron buildings, Washington Square Park, cobbled Meatpacking streets, and the High Line. The small-group tour starts at 9:00 am and covers three districts in about three and a half hours.

“Merci Audrey pour cette promenade instructive ! Nous recommandons cette excursion pédestre pour découvrir New York city différemment”

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8.Soho and Brooklyn Private Photoshoot and Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Join Marc, a licensed NYC guide and personal photographer, for a private two-hour walk from SoHo across the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Brooklyn Heights. Pose among cast-iron facades, cobblestones, bridges, and skyline views, then receive at least 75 high-resolution photos within 48 hours.

“Marc is an amazing tour guide! I did not know what to expect going in but was not disappointed! He gave us everything we asked for and MORE! His personality is so well for this work because he genuinely makes you feel comfortable while in a crowd taking the BEST photos of you! I really want to come back in the summer and have a part two! Do not hesitate! 10/10 experience and got our pics the next day!”

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9.Private Tour of Soho, Chinatown, and Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend about two hours walking one mile through SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown with a private English-speaking guide. Expect architecture, food tips, a Golden Buddha, dumplings, and stories of Five Points. Guides such as Michael, Gabby, Thomas, and John have led engaging tours, but ask for a shorter version if your schedule is tight.

“Thomas , our guide, was wonderful! He was friendly and knowledgeable! The pace was perfect and the information interesting. Great job Thomas!”

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10.Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Spring Street Park to Columbus Park with a licensed NYC guide, learning how cast-iron SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown took shape. Guides such as Jon and Mike add architecture, food advice, police history, mob stories, and time for a snack at Ferrara Bakery.

“Myself and my family had the most incredible time on our tour with Jon. The tour was perfectly paced and guided by what can only be described as a magical story teller. We all learned so much about the real soho, little Italy and China town, the good , the bad and the beautiful. Thank you for making our holiday most special Jon.”

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11.Greenwich Village Soho Little Italy/Paris Chinatown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Walk from Washington Square Park to Chinatown with Kaissa Tours, stopping at Stonewall, SoHo, Little Paris, and Little Italy. Expect a 2 to 3 hour English tour focused on music, LGBTQ+ history, cast iron architecture, immigration, and neighborhood change.

“Excellent guide. She's very knowledgeable and passionate about NYC and its historic neighborhoods. The tour had a critical view of colonialism and capitalism history in NYC which was fantastic. Shes very friendly and can accomodate any needs.”

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12.Street art tour at Soho

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk from Broadway Lafayette to the Bowery Mural on a private, English-language Soho art tour. Guides such as Ortal, Adi, and Avitel bring art knowledge and an easy manner, while the small-group format gives you time to ask questions and get suggestions for more murals.

“Highly recommended! We joined the street art tour guided by Adi.”

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13.SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown – Food and Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Explore Columbus Park, Chinatown, Little Italy, and SoHo with a private guide from YES Tours NYC. Expect three traditional food samples, including a dumpling and Italian pastry, plus stories about Irish culture, organized crime, architecture, and New York life. Guides may include Matt, Billy, Willie, or Mayte.

“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.”

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14.Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk from SoHo to Chinatown on a private 2.5-hour tour for up to 10 people. Your English-speaking guide covers cast-iron buildings, galleries, Italian food, mafia stories, and Chinatown streets, with time for questions and a possible dumpling snack. Ray may be your guide.

“It was very informative and Ray was amazing with all the facts and stories about the neighborhoods. He was very knowledgeable and personable.”

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15.Shopping Tour of Fashion-Rich Soho, New York

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Follow an English-speaking fashion guide from Little Italy to SoHo Grand Hotel, stopping at Baked by Melissa, Bloomingdale's, Rick Owens, Prince Street, and Chanel. Expect a brisk, design-focused walk with brand stories, trend spotting, and boutique time.

“My friends and I enjoyed the tour. We can’t wait to try their other walking tours. Will surely recommend.”

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