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1-2 hours
The Official Little Italy Walking Tour
1-2 hours
Discover the fascinating history of Little Italy on a guided walking tour through its atmospheric streets.
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Overview
Discover the stories behind one of New York City’s most famous neighbourhoods on this guided walk through Little Italy. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll explore the streets that inspired Martin Scorsese, uncover the area’s turbulent history, and hear gripping tales of crime, community, and culture.
You’ll visit key landmarks including St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, a 200-year-old icon with serious Hollywood credentials – scenes from The Godfather films and Mean Streets were shot right here. The cathedral’s walled cemetery adds another layer of intrigue, with stories that blur the line between real-life history and movie legend.
As you stroll past classic Italian eateries and long-standing local businesses, you’ll also learn about Joseph Petrosino, a trailblazing NYPD sergeant whose fight against organised crime ultimately cost him his life. It’s a captivating way to experience Little Italy beyond the cannoli – through the people, stories, and streets that shaped it.
What's included
Guided walking tour of the Little Italy area
Reservations
Booking required
Please reserve your tour in advance online. You will be asked for a credit card number to confirm the reservation. Your card will only be charged if you fail to arrive for your tour. Changes and cancellations can be made up to two hours before your tour without being charged.
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Chinatown Little Italy Information Kiosk, Baxter Street & Canal Street, New York, USHow to get there
Canal Street: N, Q, R, W, 4, 5, 6, J or Z line
Standard opening hours
Find out more
For more information, visit the Official Little Italy Walking Tour website.
Excellent.
Ramona is out of this world. Passionate and sincère you'll have with her a wonderful expérience. History loyers go and dont hesitate !
Awesome tour and guide
Great tour ·Ramona was an awesome guide, she was knowledgeable with interesting facts and information. Throughly enjoyed the tour.
Toller Rundgang
Janet ·Wenn man sich für die Geschichte von Little Italy interessiert und wie es entstanden ist dann ist die Tour ein absolutes muss! Ramona die die Tour ausgeführt hat, hat einen total guten Job gemacht und war sehr intusiastisch.
Not very authentic Italian
Maria ·Nice tour with a knowledgeable guide but little Italy and the tour was not what we expected. Lots of walking and rushing around. The places the guide recommended were not very authentic. Little Italy, Chinatown and SoHo are very dirty and very busy!
little Italie
STAGNOLI ·la guide,Ramona, très professionnellr et fort sympathique, à faire sans soucis
Paseo por Little italy
Soraya ·Ramona nos explicó la historia de Little italy súper bien! Repetiríamos!
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