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Joined 2025
Roger L.
Available Areas
New York (Living)
Languages
English (Native)
Response Time
Less than an hour
Availability Updated
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About Tour Guide Roger L.
I’m Roger, founder of tour company which offers an amazing experience in Chinatown. I am a 6-time Emmy Award-winning producer. Raised in Manhattan’s Chinatown, I lead immersive experiences like the Chinatown Underworld Experience and The Flavors of Asia, revealing the hidden stories, culture, and cuisine of this historic NYC neighborhood. My tours are provided by myself and occasionally by my best fellow guide Bernice.
Important
A Note on Weekend Tours
If you book a weekend tour, you’ll be guided by my business partner, Bernice. She grew up with her own ties to the neighborhood and has amazing stories to share.
Bernice brings a personal touch, weaving in memories and insights that give you a different but equally rich perspective on the community. Guests always love her warmth, humor, and the way she makes history feel alive.
Whether you’re with me during the week or with Bernice on weekends, you’ll get the same care, passion, and authentic storytelling. We work closely together to make sure every tour feels special.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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The Chinatown Underworld Premium Experience
Discover Chinatown’s hidden history of gangs and power. On this premium tour, we’ll step into a real former gang hideout and explore the dramatic stories that shaped these streets. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from former gang members and the police who confronted them, bringing to life the tension, danger, and resilience of old Chinatown. I’ll connect these untold stories with the neighborhood you see today, showing how a community once divided by crime grew into the vibrant place it is now.
The Chinatown Underworld Premium Experience
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The Flavors of Asia Experience
Experience the authentic tastes of Chinatown through a curated sit-down food journey. Every stop highlights a different Asian cuisine, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, and Malaysian, served in family-run restaurants and hidden gems. Eat across Asia without leaving NYC.
The Flavors of Asia Experience
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