New York City: Little Italy Walking Tour
ID: GYG415441-753501
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore one of New York City's oldest and historic neighborhoods, Little Italy, on a walking tour. Follow your guide through narrow alleys and booming streets, learning about this fascinating area.
Deep dive into one of Manhattan's most storied neighborhoods on a walking tour of Little Italy. Walk the lanes and avenues where many American dreams were born, learning about what took place in this historic area from your local guide.
Begin your tour at the Chinatown Little Italy information kiosk and discover the entire northern portion of historic Little Italy. Learn about the first American Catholic Church built specifically for the Italian American community and pay tribute to the haunts of the first Italian American Police Sergeant, Joseph Petrosino.
See the streets where famed film producer/director Martin Scorsese grew up and see locations of many famous films and TV shows. Don’t be surprised if your tour takes place during filming of new productions.
Finally, meet the locals of the neighborhood as you discover all the Italian owned establishments before ending your tour at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.
Highlights
- Smell the rich and sweet aroma of Italian canollis from shops
- See Play Street, where neighborhood kids used to play stickball
- Meet the shopowners of authentic Italian American-owned shops
- Rub shoulders with local residents who grew up in Little Italy
- Follow your guide on a historic and fun walking tour of Little Italy
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
This tour is in partnership with the Chinatown Little Italy Historic District Association and was developed in collaboration with the Historic Districts Council
Meet your guide at the Chinatown Little Italy information kiosk at Walker, Hester, and Canal Streets, where you exchange your voucher for a ticket.
Look for the local supplier's, Tommy's New York, banners and a check in agent near the kiosk.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
