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New York City Mafia Tour with Food Tastings: the Insider’s Story

New York City Mafia Tour with Food Tastings: the Insider’s Story

Overview

Immerse yourself in the dramatic underworld of New York’s gangland on this fascinating insider’s tour of the Mafia, including stops at authentic, historic local joints for delicious Italian food.

We designed this tour with the help of a retired NYPD Detective born and raised in Little Italy. He helped us to create an experience from a true “insider’s perspective” of the East Village NYC mafia stories.
Growing up witnessing some of New York’s famous families and having consulted for TV and major film productions on both crime and law enforcement, has contributed to develop this unique tour.
Our expert tour guides lead this experience in the East Village & Little Italy, following the footsteps of notorious New York Mobsters!
You will visit notorious Mafia and Crime locations, share true crime stories, and eat amazing food from the neighbourhood

City: New York City

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $119.00

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Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $119.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Two sit down tastings and a Sicilian cannoli

Enjoy the attention of your local guide, a NYC Mafia expert.

Headsets from 6+ pax

Vegetarian options are available on request.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides

What To Expect

New York City

Get the insider's perspective on the infamous Mafia crime families of New York City on this walking tour with two sit-down tastings included, through the vibrant and fascinating gangland area of New York’s East Village and Little Italy.

East Village

We begin the tour in the East Village, where you will learn the complex origins of the Mafia in New York City, and learn the hierarchies within each crime family from the foot soldiers, to the captains and the ‘Boss’. Walk in the footsteps of famed mobsters like Lucky Luciano, Joe ‘the boss’ Masseria, John Gotti – the Teflon Don, “Vinny the Chin” and “Crazy Joe” Gallo, as you hear about their lives, and their crimes.

St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery Church

Explore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.

Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden

Hear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.

Little Italy

Visit local, historic food joints --including the room where the Mafia was formed -- for Italian style dinner tastings, including a "primo" and a "second piatto". Any drinks you wish to have, you may purchase on the day of the tour. End your tour with a delicious ‘dolce’, a cream-filled Sicilian Cannoli at the best pastry shop in town.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (59)

yourvito

Jun 2021

Who knew this tour would not just be informative and fun, but delicious too? Go to the places that were, back in time, the foundations of the famous 5 family mafia, while at the same time, feasting on freshly made ball of mozzarella, ny's best pizza, meatball, eggplant parm, a real cannoli, and lemon ice. Dennis is a fountain of information, and your brain and tummies will be full! Grazie Dennis!

Response from Host

Jul 2021

that meatball is the best in NYC! thanks so much for spending the day with me.

Leah_H

Jun 2021

This was one of the best tours that we have been on in New York city and I will be bringing others back so we experience it again. Funny, educational and delicious. New York is alive with people and happenings. We hoped to learn more about New York and although we already have our favorite restaurant in New York city, now we learned about more. Great stories about the history of crime in the city.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

it was great meeting you and I enjoyed the evening as well! thanks again

Jeff_W

Jun 2021

Dennis was a great tour guide! It was authentic and exciting and he had so much knowledge of the area! The food was amazing and you got really big portions!! We were a family of 5 and all enjoyed it!! Definitely worth the money!

Response from Host

Jun 2021

I really enjoyed meeting you all. You guys made the experience fantastic- Thank you!