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True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective & Local Food

True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective & Local Food

Overview

Why our experience over all others? We LIVED this firsthand. We are Born and raised in Little Italy or worked in the area as NYPD Officers. We go to places the tour companies don't know exist and see things often missed while meeting locals along the way. I will appear in the Prime Video documentary "Life After Goodfellas” release to be on 35th anniversary of the film.
Start with Behind the scenes at John's of 12th Street restaurant with spaghetti tasing finish with Italian pastry at local shop Est 1931. This is a NYC Mafia experience from a true “insider’s perspective” of the East Village NYC mafia & Crime history as well as local Gang history.

Starting with private VIP tasting at a famous Mafia "Red Sauce Joint" seen in Soprano's "Life After Goodfellas" & "Get Gotti" this experience starts in the East Village, ends in Little Italy, we visit notorious Mafia & Crime locations, share true crime stories and crime locations in the neighborhood including gang history & locations.

City: New York City

Sat 10 May

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Starting at $89.00

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Sat 10 May

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Spaghetti Tasting at one of NYC's Oldest Mafia Italian Restaurants

Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides who are NYC Mafia experts.

The best Sicilian cannoli in Little Italy. Full sized not that crappy tour company cannoli lol

Tour operates in ALL WEATHER

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Customers who have not reached the legal age for alcohol consumption, that is 18 years, will not be served alcoholic beverages
Not recommended for travelers with walking / leg conditions

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 a full-sized cannoli not the typical crappy tour company cannoli. Walk through the vibrant and fascinating gangland area of New York’s East Village and Little Italy. Walk where infamous Mafia leaders such as Myer Lanski, Lucky Luciano, Joe Bonnano, John Gotti and others operated their elusive and deadly business.

East Village

We begin at 302 E 12th Street at a NYC “Red Sauce Joint” frequented by NYC mafia members. The place where the NYC Mafia began and founded by Lucky Luciano. Here we begin with spaghetti welcome.

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 Church In-the-bowery

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

End your Mafia experience with a delicious ‘dolce’, a cream-filled Sicilian Cannoli at the best pastry shop in town. Opened nearly 100 years ago our close friends own and operate this gem of a shop most frequented by locals

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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 (294)

karryn_B

May 2024

Guide was poor, and talk was all over the place. Kept forgetting where he was up to and his back story seemed more than "stretching"

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you for taking time review and joining me. Appreciate the feedback

Tracy_C

May 2024

Wow, what an amazing tour with Dan learning about ‘real’ crime stories and growing up surrounded by the mafia. Our walk around lovely Little Italy felt more like a walk with a friend who answered our questions with honesty and ease. The experience is really immersive and allows you to really understand life as it was, but without judgement or taking sides. I researched long and hard to find the ‘best’ NY experiences - it was my husbands birthday treat and he’s a big fan of mafia/gang stories. This was easily one of the best things to do in NY. It’s real, part of history and you will probably watch movies or documentaries on gangs/violence with a much better understanding. We absolutely loved the cannelloni at the end- the best ever and a lovely owner. Great price, book asap as I’m certain spaces will become scarce soon!

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you Tracy. I enjoyed meeting you both. I appreciate the great review. You both made it a great experience for me as well. Dan

Pathfinder721448

May 2024

Outstanding! Our guide was terrific. Very knowledgeable, very personable and the food was outstanding. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

May 2024

Thank you again for walking through Little Italy with me. Michael