Afisha Life Homepage
New York City
Explore
Walking Tours
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

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $119.00

Make a reservation

Tue 19 Nov

Starting at $119.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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.

Show 2 more stops

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (59)

dgouldd

Mar 2021

This past Saturday we had booked the 5:30pm tour through Viator. Credit card was immediately charged $174. Went to the meeting place we had been sent to at 5:15pm. No one was there, after several phone attempts I was able to get a hold of customer service. They did not know why tour guide was a no show but generously offered to refund my credit card because of the no show. Kind of thought it would be obvious that they owed us refund. Of course Viator told us it would take 5-7 days to receive credit on card even though they charged my card immediately. I would recommend avoiding this tour company at all costs.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Apologies for the confusion. We had shut down due to COVID and had plan to operate beginning May 2021. I'd like to invite you as my guest if you'd like to come out. Again, my hope is to be able to operate beginning May 2021 - thanks, Dennis

tonyarenee74

Mar 2021

Very upset. I love watching Casino, Good Fellas, the Departed and Donnie Brasco. Here we get into NYC was too early for the tour so we walked around and was even early to the departure place at Johns on 302 East 12th in the East Village. Waited outside for nearly an hour standing outside this resteraunt that didn't even open until 4. This tour guide is supposedly a retired NYPD guide which you would think would show up early considering we paid for this tour. Never shows and there is no contact information to call him to let him know we are standing outside 302 east 12th st patiently waiting for him with no where to sit down either. Had to call via tour to let them know he never showed up for his tour and definitely wanted our refund back. Highly upset because this was supposed to be my highlight of my day in NYC. And was only here for the day. If your not going to make your tour to paying customers you should at least contact them to let them know because we could've been doing something else. He really let us down big time and hope he reads this review so he knows it too.

Response from Host

Apr 2021

Hi, my apologies. We had shut all the experiences off due to COVID and some relisted automatically. We expect to be able to run again beginning May 6. If you would rebook I would like to invite you to attend at no charge- come as my guest. - Dennis

iheartnyc4life

May 2020

This was my first food tour with my boyfriend and it was an amazing experience. We tried the best salami, eggplant Parmesan, and best of all the best pizza! Ending with a delish cannoli I would give this tour a 10/10 and would recommend to anyone traveling to NYC!!!!

Response from Host

Jun 2020

thank you so much for coming out and for taking time to review me.. it was my pleasure to show you my neighborhood and share life experiences with you. I hope to see you again!