SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown 2-Hour Guided Walk Private Tour
ID: GYG46043-O-722835
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Spend an intriguing 2 hours immersed in authentic New York City neighborhoods. Discover the fascinating histories of SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown where different worlds appear around nearly every corner. Spot some well-known personalities as well!
A Big Apple experience doesn’t get more authentic than a visit to SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown, where you’ll experience very different worlds in a relatively small area. Spot movie stars, celebrities, and fashionistas in historic SoHo district with its charming cast-iron buildings – its greatest treasure.
On this 2-hour guided walk you’ll hear stories of immigrant struggles and gang violence in Little Italy and Chinatown as you sample ethnic food.
The itinerary includes visits to many of the following sites:
• Spring Street
• Greene and Spring streets (site of the Manhattan Well Murder, which was the first recorded murder case in New York City)
• Cast Iron district
• E.V. Haughwout Building (home to the first safety elevator)
• 421 Broome Street (where Heath Ledger died, in Mary Kate Olsen's apartment)
• Old Police Station (1909 Beaux-Arts building, which is now a residence)
• Ravenite Club (the story of John Gotti)
• Old Saint Patrick's
• Mulberry Street (heart of Little Italy)
• Alleva Dairy (where cheese has been made for a hundred years)
• Italian American Museum (site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire)
• Umbertos (site of the mob hit on Joe Gallo)
• National Shrine Church of San Gennaro (story of the liquefaction of the saint's blood)
• Opium den
• Bloody Angle (Doyers Street)
• Columbus Park (of Gangs of New York fame)
Highlights
- Hear the history of immigrants and their struggles
- See where Mafia and Chinese gang violence occurred
- Be on the lookout for celebrities in the historical Cast Iron district of SoHo
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Meet inside the small Spring Street Park near Spring Street and 6th Ave (also called Avenue of Americas).
By subway, take the downtown C or E train to Spring Street station or 1 to Houston Street.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
