New York Mafia Tour: Little Italy’s Mobsters, Gangsters and Tough Guys

Get the inside scoop on New York City’s most legendary gangsters on this guided walking tour through Little Italy. Learn about the history of the Mafia and hear stories about the bloody feud between the Five Families. Pass the hangout spots of John Gotti and the characters from ‘The Sopranos’ and visit Umberto’s, the site of Little Italy’s most infamous mob shooting. You’ll also explore film locations of iconic gangster movies such as ‘The Godfather.’

In the afternoon, meet at Petrosino Square, named after New York City’s first Italian detective who locked up more than 500 criminals. Begin wandering through Little Italy with your guide and listen as the story of the Mafia unfolds.

Visit St Patrick’s Old Cathedral, the city’s oldest Catholic church featured in the film Mean Streets and the Godfather Trilogy. See the site of John Gotti’s social club and his favorite Little Italy hangouts before stopping at the Curb Exchange, the bootlegging depot of NYC in the Prohibition Era.

Discover the site of Little Italy’s most infamous mob shooting, Umberto’s, and pop in to Mulberry Street Bar, a Little Italy staple where Donnie Brasco and the characters from The Sopranos hung out.

Visit film locations from cinema’s most iconic gangster movies including The Godfather and Goodfellas, and stop by the New York County Courthouse, where Henry Hill, played by Ray Liotta in Goodfellas, testified against the mob.

End your tour back at Cha Cha’s restaurant with lots of stories to share with your friends!