The Sopranos Filming Locations: NYC & New Jersey Bus Tour

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Duration4h

GroupUp to 40

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

40+ Sopranos Locations in One Bus Ride, Led by Someone Who Was There

You spend four hours on a bus visiting over 40 Sopranos filming locations across New York and New Jersey, guided by an actor who actually worked on the show's sets. You stop at real places like Satin Dolls, Holsten's ice cream parlor, and the Skyway Diner, with time to get out and take photos or grab a bite. The guide handles all the stories and trivia, so you just sit back and listen. Book ahead—this sells out on weekends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour iconic Sopranos filming locations

See over 40 Sopranos filming sites
Visit Satin Dolls strip club
Cruise past Venture Recycling for photos
Pass by historic Skyway Diner
Meet the giant Muffler Man statue
Visit St. Cecilia’s Parish church
Enjoy treats at Holsten’s ice cream parlor

The Experience

The Muffler Man—a giant fiberglass figure that's been standing in the same spot for decades—is the kind of detail that stops you mid-conversation on the bus. That's what this tour does: it takes you to over 40 filming locations across New York and New Jersey where The Sopranos actually shot, and the guide isn't just reading from a script. These are local actor guides who've worked as stand-ins or extras on the show itself, so when you pull up to Tony's house or cruise past the Bada Bing, you're getting the real story, not a rehearsed pitch. The bus moves at a steady pace—four hours total—and you're not scrambling to keep up or waiting around for stragglers.

Some stops are quick photo moments, like Venture Recycling (Barone Sanitation in the show), while others let you actually sit down. Holsten's ice cream parlor is one where you can grab a seat and order something, and the Skyway Diner feels like you've stepped backward in time—it's the kind of place that hasn't changed much since the 1980s. Satin Dolls, the strip club that's a real location from the series, is a stop that's worth the trip alone if you're a fan; it's the kind of place that exists exactly as it does on screen. The tour hits the neighborhoods where the show was filmed, so you're seeing the actual streets and buildings, not a recreation or a studio set.

The bus itself is comfortable, and there's no assigned seating—it's first come, first serve, so if you want a window seat, get on early. Groups stay small enough that you can actually hear the guide and ask questions without shouting. One thing to know: the tour doesn't wait for latecomers, and the bus can't accommodate wheelchair lifts, though foldable wheelchairs can be stored and taken out at stops if you contact the operator 24 hours ahead. Also, this tour is adults only—no one under 18, including babies—because some of the stops and the content itself aren't suitable for kids, and a couple of venues like the Bada Bing have their own age policies anyway. The tour sells out on weekends, so if you're planning to go, book early.

What’s included

Your tour includes a four-hour bus ride to over 40 Sopranos filming locations across New York and New Jersey, a guide who is a local actor with set experience, stops at iconic spots like Satin Dolls, Holsten's ice cream parlor, the Skyway Diner, Venture Recycling, St.
Cecilia's Parish, and the Muffler Man, plus behind-the-scenes stories and film trivia throughout.
You can upgrade to a private tour if you prefer.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by On Location Tours, Inc

Is this one for you?Right for adult Sopranos fans who want to see the real filming locations without renting a car or planning the route themselves. The four-hour pace means you cover 40+ sites in one morning or afternoon, which is what makes fitting both New York and New Jersey stops possible.