Free Historic District Walking Tour

A relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. 

You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central Park.   Looking for a little more of the Big Apple?  Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts.  NYC by Foot is proud to present the "Free Historic Districts Walking Tour."

 

Cast Iron Buiding

Join us as we gawk at the Fashionistas and cast iron buildings of Soho, visit New York's and America's first "pizzeria", famous mafia locations, or take a stab at bargaining with a street vendor in Chinatown.

This approximately 2 hour tour will cover a range of topics and give you the opportunity to better understand these neighborhoods and to better orient yourself in case you choose to return on your own.  See some of the highlighted stops listed below!

Chinatown

Sites we cover on the tour:

  • Haughwout Building
  • Heath Ledger's Apartment Building
  • Little Italy
  • Lombardi's Pizza
  • Canal and Mott Streets
  • Former Five Points District (Gangs of NY)
  • Film and tv locations, including Ghost, Sex in the City and Men in Black
  • and much more!

 

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The 411

Where: Northeast corner of Spring St. and 6th Ave.  Look for your guide in the baby-blue shirt outside the Spring Street subway station.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours.  Approximately 1.2 miles (2k) in distance

When: View the Historic District tour schedule

Cost: Free - Guides work exclusively for tips (gratuities) Book this tour as a private walk for $125.

Reservations: Reservations are helpful but not necessary for groups of 6 or less.  Email reserve@nycbyfoot.com.  Why should everyone reserve?  Click here.

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