The Official Chinatown Walking Tour

752 reviews
1 hr 30 min · typically 1–2 hours total

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of Manhattan's vibrant Chinatown on a guided walk through its narrow streets.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Family-friendly
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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
$33.00$36.67
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Child 4–12 yearsi
$23.10$25.67
0

Estimated total · $33.00

Chinatown in Manhattan.
Chinatown in Manhattan.
Chinatown in Manhattan.

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Overview

Uncover the layers of history woven into Manhattan’s Chinatown on this guided walking tour of its most meaningful landmarks and hidden corners. This lively neighbourhood is packed with stories – and your knowledgeable guide brings them to life with engaging anecdotes, cultural insight, and local expertise.

Wander through narrow streets alive with market stalls, vibrant signage, and the irresistible scents of traditional cooking. You’ll go beyond the surface of Chinatown, gaining access to places not typically open to tour groups while learning how this community has evolved over generations.

Along the route, you’ll visit New York’s tallest Buddha statue, explore a Taoist temple, and step into the historic Five Points area, famously featured in Gangs of New York. The experience concludes with a special visit to the Chinatown Consolidated Benevolent Association – the long-standing organisation at the heart of the community, led by the honorary “Mayor of Chinatown.”

Location

Chinatown Little Italy Information Kiosk
Baxter Street & Canal Street
10013 New York

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Hanna G.

Dec 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. worth blocking a half-day for.

Sofia M.

Sep 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Elena M.

Oct 2025

We’d happily do this again. matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ben R.

Apr 2025

We’d happily do this again. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Yuki V.

Sep 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Leo N.

Apr 2026

Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, worth blocking a half-day for.

Oliver J.

Apr 2026

Well organized from start to finish. easily one of the highlights of our trip. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Quinn M.

Mar 2025

Helpful crew and clear instructions. Queues moved faster than expected, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Quinn X.

Apr 2026

Clear signage when we arrived. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, we’d echo the hype online.

Ines E.

Apr 2025

The pace worked well with kids. we’d echo the hype online.

Nadia N.

Dec 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. Views exceeded our expectations, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

James T.

Feb 2026

A calm experience even on a crowded day. Queues moved faster than expected, worth blocking a half-day for.

Chloe E.

Jan 2026

Helpful crew and clear instructions. nothing felt confusing at the entrance. (Weekday visit lined up neatly with transit.)

Leo V.

Jul 2025

We squeezed it into a packed weekend without stress. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Theo H.

Mar 2025

Great value versus buying tickets separately. we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Would pair nicely with a light lunch nearby.)