The Official Little Italy Walking Tour

Step into the heart of one of New York City’s most storied neighbourhoods on this guided walking tour of Little Italy – a place shaped by immigration, community, and a complicated past. As you explore these historic streets, your expert guide will bring the area’s layered history to life through vivid stories, colourful characters, and cinematic connections.

This is the neighbourhood that inspired a young Martin Scorsese, and you’ll walk the very streets that influenced films like Mean Streets and The Godfather. Highlights include a visit to St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, a striking 200-year-old landmark that has appeared in countless movies and was later designated a basilica by decree of Pope Benedict. You’ll also see its atmospheric walled cemetery, used as a filming location and steeped in history.

Along the way, you’ll hear the compelling story of Joseph Petrosino, the NYPD’s first Italian-American sergeant and a pioneering figure in the fight against organised crime. Set against the backdrop of traditional restaurants, cafés, and a tight-knit Italian-American community, this tour offers a fascinating insight into the real Little Italy – past and present.