The Official Little Italy Walking Tour

Take a nostalgic journey through the history of Little Italy with an expert guide on this entertaining walking tour.

Go on The Official Little Italy Walking Tour with The New York Pass®

• Pay nothing on the day – simply show your pass.
• You’ll visit locations from famous TV shows and films including The Godfather trilogy.
• See the streets where legendary Italian-American film director Martin Scorsese grew up.

Discover the stories of one of the Big Apple’s most fascinating neighborhoods.

Your expert guide will take you on a walk through Little Italy's storied streets and regale you with tales and anecdotes of the neighborhood’s often troubled history.

The Official Little Italy Walking Tour highlights

St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral

The very first American Catholic church built specifically for the Italian-American community, St. Patrick’s was designated a basilica by Pope Benedict in 2010, and is one of the most significant attractions in Little Italy.

Mean streets

Filmmaker Martin Scorsese grew up in Little Italy and many of his movies, including 1973’s Mean Streets starring Harvey Keitel and Robert De Niro, are based on his own experiences here. Stroll the streets and meet the local characters who inspired him.

On the beat

Joseph Petrosino was the first ever Italian-American police sergeant in the NYPD and became a pioneer in the fight against organized crime. He was assassinated in Sicily in 1909. The tour visits some of his old haunts and the places he knew best.