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Once one of the most densely populated districts in the world, Chinatown, Little Italy and the Lower East Side of Manhattan have witnessed numerous changes during the past hundred years. This walking tour is a resourceful glimpse into the past, with stops at some off-the beaten track locations. The tour will focus on a few of the remaining vestiges and surviving structures of this era of immigration and offer a taste of the delectable flavors of each neighborhood.
This tour will review the reasons each of these groups left their homelands and the impact they had on the history of New York City. \ We will start at Columbus Park in Chinatown which was the initial site of the famous “Five Points.”
After exploring Chinatown and eating tasty dumplings, we’ll move to Little Italy to see some sites and sample some traditional dishes. We’ll then move on to the Lower East Side to learn its history and sample authentic Jewish food.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at the corner of Mulberry and Worth Street. Your guide will be holding a sign
Tour will end by the subway station (F, M, J) on the South East Corner
Itinerary
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1Chinatown
Stroll through Chinatown and sample dumplings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Columbus Park
Columbus Park formerly known as Mulberry Bend Park, Five Points Park and Paradise Park, is a public park in Chinatown, Manhattan, in New York City that was built in 1897
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
One of the oldest streets in Chinatown dating back to the Dutch period. Site of famous Tong wars.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Basilica Of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
This is the original St. Patrick’s Church located in Little Italy. We’ll stop in and see this magnificent Basilica.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Economy Candy
See the oldest candy store in Manhattan. You may get to see candy you ate in your childhood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Pickle Guys
It was estimated that during the heyday of Jewish immigration (1880-1924) over 60 pickle stores existed. This is one of the few that still remain.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Essex Market
Learn the history of markets like this once were created and see a modern marketplace today. This is the ending point for the tour. The tour will end by the subway station (F, M, J) on the South East Corner.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This is the location near the collect pond during the Dutch time. It later became the site of the famous Irish gangs such as the Bowery Boys and the Bad Rabbits. Today, the park is a tranquil area in Chinatown
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The oldest brick house in Manhattan which dates back to the late 18th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Once the most densely populated areas of the world, tenements were built to house the masses of immigrants.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
One of the oldest in Chinatown that has services in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Little Italy
Learn the history of the famous NYC neighborhood and sample pizza.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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