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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)

235debbieg

Feb 2020

What a fun way to spend an evening! You start out in an Italian restaurant with so much history. There you are treated to spaghetti and meatballs. Continuing on you stop To sample cheeses at a cheese store, learn as you walk about The little Italy area. Lots of wonderful stories and history. Enjoyed eggplant Parmesan at another restaurant (delicious). Final food stop a bakery for cannolis. Come hungry for this tour! Definitely would recommend to take this tour. thank you Denis!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thanks again!! Thank you for mentioning what foods we eat. I think a lot of guests don’t realize how much food is provided (plenty) so come hungry!! I can’t say thank you enough for taking time from your travels to review me.. I am extremely grateful! Thank you for letting me share my mafia stories and little Italy with you. Dennis

rollonemptynest

Feb 2020

Dennis is a fantastic and credible raconteur. His stories of growing up in the neighbourhood, with guys whose career’s went at an extreme tangent to his own in the NYPD, is something you’d expect to see in the movies. The food stops offer sublime Italian fare. Freshly made mozzarella, pizza with the crispiest base, meatballs and stuffed aubergine (eggplant to the Yanks) in a delicious tomato sauce and finishing with a sublime cannoli. You’ll leave satiated in more ways than one!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you so much for taking time to review me and more so, for allowing me to show you Little Italy. I love living here and being able to share stories from my neighborhood. It was really great meeting you! Please contact me for anything NYC! Dennis

Laurentide1963

Feb 2020

What an amazing day! The best tour I’ve ever been on! Dennis is such a master story teller that you feel like you’re living in the moment! He is incredibly knowledgeable and tells it like it is. Could’ve listened to him for hours! And what a bonus to eat at an authentic Italian deli, bakery and a couple of restaurants - the food was outstanding!! Thanks Dennis - Wil and I will definitely be back to tour with you again!

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Guys you were awesome! This is successful because of you! Not just a typical mafia tour in New York. I can’t thank you enough for coming out.. if you need anything please don it hesitate to call me! Enjoy the rest of you tone on NYC.