Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood is as charming as it is extravagant. Its cobblestone streets and historic iron architecture create an old Europe town ambiance, while its upscale shops and restaurants make it the go-to stop for a glammed-up day in the city. SoHo has been a backdrop for films, is home to celebrities and hosts New York's best eats, making it the ultimate location for every kind of New York City walking tour, whether you're looking for past movie sets or the city's best shopping.
Film Industry Tours
- Confessions of a Shopaholic, Hitch, The Prince of Tides, Ghost and The Devil's Advocate; the list of movies filmed in SoHo is endless, making a neighborhood walking tour the best way to see many of these blockbuster backdrops. Tour guides often up the Hollywood factor with vast knowledge of local celebrity sightings and tidbits. SoHoNYC's movie location tour gives visitors ample insight into various film sets and knowledgeable guides share trivia about the famous faces who have graced those same New York streets.
Sightseeing
- The SoHo neighborhood is packed with an eclectic mix of shops, cafes and sites known to enchant visitors and locals alike. A general sightseeing tour usually includes SoHo-specific architecture, historical spots and pop culture trivia, which may be appealing if travelers in your group are of diverse ages. Companies such as Every Trail and Stray Boots offer interactive maps for self-guided tours. Gotham Walking Tours, ranked 4th best New York City activity by TripAdvisor, offers an expertly led tour of SoHo's mafia hangouts and historical locales.
Food Tours
- SoHo's old Italian village and more modern eateries make the neighborhood a melting pot of Manhattan's best noshing. The "New York Times" calls Food of New York's original walking tour one of the most entertaining in Manhattan and their Central Village-SoHo foodie tour is no different; it offers seven local tastings led by highly knowledgeable guides escorting intimate groups of around 16 visitors.
Shopping Tour
- If ever a New York neighborhood was a fashionista's dream, it would be SoHo. In what "Travel + Leisure" describe as a "retail epicenter," streets lined with trendy boutiques and chic bargain spots make SoHo a guaranteed success for shopping tours. "Newsday Travel" recommends Shop Gotham's walking tour to visit SoHo's best fashion finds, including shops, samples sales and showrooms. Tour-goers receive up to 70 percent discounts at select locations and gain an inside look at one of the city's most exclusive shopping experience.
