Learn more about the immigration of the Chinese, Irish, and Italians to New York City on a 2-hour walking tour of Chinatown, Little Italy, and the Five Points district.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 15 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 2 hours
- Starting time 3:30 PM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the world's most influential Chinatown and learn its origin
- Explore the troubled history of Five Points and the real gangs of New York
- Walk the streets of Little Italy and see some of the best gourmet food stores
- See the world's first tenement building and understand why it was built
Full description
Learn the immigrant history of New York City as you follow in the footpaths of the first Chinese, Irish, and Italian settlers. Travel through different historical periods, such as the Gold Rush, railroads, and birth of the Chinatowns.
Hear about the gangs of the Irish-dominated Five Points district, including "Boss Tweed" and his Tammany Hall political machine. Trace the path of the Mezzogiorno exodus of the Italian settles, to the origins of Little Italy.
Revel in details about how each neighborhood was established and follow the struggles of the sun-drenched immigrants. Marvel at how they and their descendants built the greatest nation in the world.
Pass George Washington's revolutionary headquarters, the first tenement, the saloon where Irving Berlin started his career, and the birthplace of the American Mafia along the way. See where Lucky Luciano had his office, and hear about the first pizzeria in America.
Includes
- 2-hour walking tour
- Small plate of dumplings
- Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Date
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Meeting point
Meet in front of Soho Eatery, 273 Canal St, New York, NY 10013. Your licensed tour guide will be there holding a white flag with the local tour operator's logo on it.
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