Old New York Little Italy Bike Tour

The Godfather Ride 🚴‍♂️

March 07, 2025•1 min read

Ride Overview

Immerse yourself in the world of The Godfather as you cycle through NYC’s most iconic filming locations and real-life mafia history. This 3-4 hour, 20-mile ride follows a linear route from Little Italy through the Financial District and into Brooklyn, tracing the footsteps of the Corleones and real-life mobsters alike.


🚲 Tour Itinerary (Little Italy → Brooklyn Heights)

Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral (Little Italy)

The baptism scene where Michael consolidates power.

Mulberry Street & Italian American Museum

Real mafia history in the heart of Little Italy.

Umberto’s Clam House

Site of Crazy Joe Gallo’s assassination in 1972.

Barclay Hotel (Financial District)

Mafia meetings & filming location for The Godfather.

Battery Park City (View of Statue of Liberty)

Symbol of Vito Corleone’s arrival in America.

Gowanus Canal (Brooklyn)

Classic mobster body-dump site.

Red Hook Waterfront (Brooklyn)

Historic Italian enclave & backdrop for mob history.

Green-Wood Cemetery (Brooklyn)

Resting place of real-life mafia bosses.

Carroll Gardens (Brooklyn)

Former stronghold of the Italian mafia.

Brooklyn Heights (End Location)

Wrap-up at a classic Italian cafe for espresso & cannoli.

10 min

Celebrate! 🎉


🎟️ Tour Information

  • Duration: 3-4 hours

  • Distance: ~20 miles total

  • Price: $27 per rider

  • Required: Helmets, bike lights for evening rides


🔥 What Makes This Ride Special?

  • Explore real-life mafia history & movie locations

  • Get insider stories about The Godfather & NYC crime families

  • Ride through Little Italy, The Bronx, and Brooklyn’s most infamous mobster neighborhoods

  • Post-ride gathering at a classic Italian cafe


đź“… Book Your Godfather Ride

Spots are limited—reserve now and ride through NYC’s most legendary mafia locations! 🚲🎥


I'm an experienced urban cyclist who loves exploring NYC’s hidden gems.

Whether cruising the city on my Specialized AWOL for long adventures, flying around the world with my trusty Brompton, or doing daily dad-duty drop-offs with a Tern GSD, I like the chill rides, sights, and smells of the city from a bike.

Ready to ride with me? Book a ride!

Jason Littrell

I'm an experienced urban cyclist who loves exploring NYC’s hidden gems. Whether cruising the city on my Specialized AWOL for long adventures, flying around the world with my trusty Brompton, or doing daily dad-duty drop-offs with a Tern GSD, I like the chill rides, sights, and smells of the city from a bike. Ready to ride with me? Book a ride!

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