New York has many guises even to returning travellers or NY addicts. Visiting Empire State, lady Liberty and Ground Zero are must for all but have you shopped on Broadway? Explored Chinatown? Do you know where the first US pizza was made, why are fire escape ladders on the facades are so typical of SoHo and where the Chinese prefer to place their bets? We take you along to the most beautiful cast iron buildings and to bustling Canal Street.

You will discover how and where people shop and what are the latest food trends, unveil hidden restaurants and a store entirely dedicated to rice pudding...even a courtroom where you will feel like a true gangsters. Interested?

Get ready for completely different cultures, cuisines, architectural styles and shops in SoHo, NoLita, Little Italy and Chinatown. In short, Diversity is regarded as the driving force and binding factor. It beautifies and enriches New York. Curious? Make sure you book a visit.

• Duration: 2 to 3 hours

• In group

• Thursdays at 4 pm during school holidays only

• Dutch or French speaking guide

Bookings made less than 10 days before the date must be confirmed by BE NY.