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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

Fri 09 May

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Starting at $89.00

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Fri 09 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)

Debbie_G

Apr 2024

Loved hearing the true life stories of someone who was a real part of the "family" Felt like we were walking through time with someone who had first hand knowledge of what life in Little Italy was like

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Thanks again Debbie. I enjoyed having come out with me! Paul

robind539

Apr 2024

A must go to for any true crime junkie. What an amazing tour. Spending my 50th bday in NYC and am addicted to true crime history. This hit all the marks. We toured with Dan it was just my husband and I so we got one on one. It was awesome!! It was nice to enjoy the tour and not worry about getting lost. Dan knows his way around. Thanks for the great insight. Felt like we met up with an old friend. 110% recommend

Response from Host

Apr 2024

Hi Robin; thanks again for joining me. It was great meeting you both. And thank you for the YouTube details Den

catherinecK6901XT

Mar 2024

We had a great experience on the tour with Dan. He is very knowledgeable and grew up in Little Italy, which made the experience more authentic, as he provided personal experience along with great historical information. Dan was patient, as we were late, and it was raining! He is a great tour guide and we really enjoyed learning about the area!

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Thank you Catherine I enjoyed meeting you guys. My pleasure showing you around Little Italy. Hope to see you again. Dan