Private Car Tour of The Godfather Filming Locations in NYC
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About this experience
Follow the steps of the Corleone family in New York City and discover interesting movie trivia about The Godfather trilogy. Enjoy private car transfers throughout tour and see the filming locations in Little Italy, NY County Courthouse, and more!
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore The Godfather's filming locations in NYC by car with a 5-Star Private Guide
See the locations from your favourite movie trilogy in real life
Learn interesting facts about the movie and behind-the-scenes trivia
Visit Little Italy and learn about the real-life gangsters of New York
Enjoy a private car tour with pickup and drop-off service
The Godfather trilogy, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is considered a cinematic masterpiece and an epic American crime film. Join this exclusive car tour to take a look behind-the-scenes of your favourite movie and see its filming locations in Manhattan. Enter the fictional world of New York’s most powerful Italian mafia family.
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2-hour: The Godfather Tour
Duration: 2 hours: Explore the filming locations of The Godfather trilogy, such as the Radio City Music Hall, Hotel Edison and Little Italy,<br/>,: by a private car.<br/>Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. USNY052<br/>Pickup included
What's included
Private Car Tour of The Godfather filming locations in Manhattan
5-Star Movie Expert Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
A special route with filming locations of The Godfather
Interesting facts about the original novel, movie trilogy, and behind-the-scenes secrets
Private transfers for the entire tour with pickup and drop-off at your accommodation
Detailed itinerary
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Includes transportation in a private, air-conditioned car, so you can easily visit The Godfather filming locations without worrying about the long distances!
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Stop 2
Central Manhattan's highlights include the luxury hotel St. Regis New York, where Michael Corleone and Kay have stayed.
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Stop 3
The beautiful St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Michael stops by to consult a priest in The Godfather II
4
Stop 4
The Rock City Music Hall in Rockefeller Center, where Michael and Kay hear that the Don has been shot.
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Stop 5
You will also see Hotel Edison, where Sollozzo meets with Luca Brasi. Some scenes were also filmed in Downtown New York. Your Private Guide will introduce you to the historical background of the trilogy and show you around Little Italy.
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Stop 6
See the famous Mulberry Street, where real-life Italian-American Mafia gathered in the 19th and 20th century, and the Mulberry Street Bar, which was featured in several gangster movies such as the Godfather III, Donnie Brasco, and the Sopranos TV series.
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Stop 7
You will also see the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, which you might not recognize from the inside, where Michael becomes the Godfather.
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Stop 8
The final stop will be the New York County Courthouse, where Barzini was gunned down by the fake cop.
Available languages
Guide guide
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RU
EN
IT
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ES
Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
To ensure the best experience, we provide 1 licensed guide per 25 guests. Groups of 26-50 will have 2 guides so everyone can hear and ask questions comfortably.
This is a car tour with private transfers between locations. Pickup and drop-off are included. We arrange a standard car for 1-3 people and a van for groups of 4 or more. If you prefer a more spacious ride, consider booking a 4-person tour.
Have a special request or need assistance for individuals with disabilities? Let us know in advance - we're happy to help!
Important notes
Know before you go:
• Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
• To ensure the best experience, we provide 1 licensed guide per 25 guests. Groups of 26-50 will have 2 guides so everyone can hear and ask questions comfortably.
• This is a car tour with private transfers between locations. Pickup and drop-off are included. We arrange a standard car for 1-3 people and a van for groups of 4 or more. If you prefer a more spacious ride, consider booking a 4-person tour.
• Have a special request or need assistance for individuals with disabilities? Let us know in advance - we're happy to help!
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