Chinatown Official Walking Tour - Manhattan NYC

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ID: GYG300451-524621
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Country: United States

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

This is the "OFFICIAL" Manhattan Chinatown Walking Tour. Uncover the history of one of the most alluring cultural enclaves in NYC, this is in partnership with Chinatown Little Italy Historic District.
Explore all that New York City's historic Chinatown neighborhood has to offer on a walking tour. Don't worry about getting lost along its narrow streets and corridors with your local guide, and visit spaces that are normally off-limits to the public.
After checking it at the Chinatown Little Italy Information Kiosk, head down to the old Five Points neighborhood brought back to fame by Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York movie. This was the exact spot that brought Chinatown into being in the late-1800s.
Tour the southern portion of historic Chinatown, as far south as Kimlau Square and wind your way through the labyrinth of winding roads. Stop at well-known locations like Confucius Plaza, a Taoist temple, the famed Doyers Street, and see the largest Buddhist statue in the city.
The grand finale of your tour is a visit inside the CCBA – The Chinatown Consolidated Benevolent Association, where you might catch a glimpse of the Mayor of Chinatown.. This tour is the Official Walking Tour of the Chinatown Little Italy Historic District and is in partnership with Two Bridges Neighborhood Council and the Chinatown Little Italy Historic District Association. The route and narrative was developed in collaboration with the Historic Districts Council.

Highlights

  • Smell delightful aromas coming out of the many restaurants
  • Meet leaders of the community in person at the CCBA
  • Enjoy a historically and culturally accurate narrative
  • Enter exclusive areas usually not open to the public
  • Learn about Chinatown's famous history from your guide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
This tour is in partnership with the Chinatown Little Italy Historic District Association and was developed in collaboration with the Historic Districts Council
Check in at the Chinatown Little Italy Information Kiosk between Canal, Baxter, and Walker Streets. Look for a Tommy's New York Agent there.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.