NYC: The Godfather & The Sopranos Filming Locations Tour
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- 1-hour story guide
- Optimized walking route
- In-depth narration of mafia history
- On-site commentary at every landmark
- All personal food, drinks, cannoli desserts and restaurant consumption
- Entrance fees to nearby paid museums or attractions
- Guide gratuity
- Public transit or taxi fares to & from Little Italy
- Souvenirs and any personal extra expenses
- 1-hour story guide
- Optimized walking route
- In-depth narration of mafia history
- On-site commentary at every landmark
- All personal food, drinks, cannoli desserts and restaurant consumption
- Entrance fees to nearby paid museums or attractions
- Guide gratuity
- Public transit or taxi fares to & from Little Italy
- Souvenirs and any personal extra expenses
This 1-hour walking tour explores Manhattan’s Little Italy along the historic Mulberry Street corridor, offering an immersive in-depth exploration of Mafia culture. The route is continuous, flat, and non-repetitive, tracing a century of Italian-American immigration and the rise and fall of New York’s legendary Five Families. Departing from Lieutenant Petrosino Square, this tour avoids ordinary sightseeing and focuses on authentic historic sites, legendary gang stories, and hidden local history. We will visit key locations including the secret headquarters of the Gambino Family, the site of the iconic 1972 Mafia shooting, century-old Mafia bars, filming locations of The Godfather, the historic Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the former New York Police Headquarters, and the Feast of San Gennaro Arch. The tour unravels exclusive stories of Prohibition-era bootlegging, territorial wars, family power struggles, and decades of law enforcement crackdowns. Concluding at the Italian American Museum, the experience integrates on-site landmarks, real-life crimes, movie prototypes, and immigrant struggles. Visitors will gain a complete understanding of the Mafia’s origins, golden age, and eventual decline, discovering Little Italy’s hidden legends and dark history.
- Discover the history of Prohibition and the bootlegging trade
- Hear about the rise and fall of New York’s Five Mafia Families
- See filming locations from The Godfather and The Sopranos
- Visit real crime scenes and former mob headquarters
- Walk through Little Italy and learn about the history of the Mafia
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- All visits are exterior-only of private buildings, no indoor access to clubs or restaurants.
- Arrive 10 minutes early at the meeting point; no late join-in allowed once the tour starts.
- Free full cancellation available 24 hours prior to departure per platform policy.
- The tour contains graphic historical crime descriptions, not recommended for sensitive visitors and young kids.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for moderate street walking; bring water and sun protection in summer.
