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

4.9 (1,269 reviews) New York City, USA
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Overview

Two options: 10 AM or 11 AM. Why join our experience? 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.

Start with Behind the scenes at John's of 12th Street restaurant with spaghetti tasing (only 11 AM option), 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" (11 AM) 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.

Options

Mafia Walk + Lunch + Cannoli

Guided Tour: Includes a guided mafia and crime history walk led by a retired NYPD detective.
Duration: 3 hours: Approximate duration from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Lunch + Dessert: Includes pasta with tomato sauce (lunch) and a cannoli dessert.
East Village → Little Italy: Route begins in the East Village and ends in Little Italy, visiting major historic mafia locations.
Lunch Option: This option includes a full lunch and dessert. Same route and guide as our 10 AM version.

Mafia Walk - Cannoli Only

Guided Walk: Includes a guided true-crime and mafia history tour led by a retired NYPD detective.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes: Approximate duration: 2–2.5 hours (10:00 AM–12:15/12:30 PM)
Cannoli Only: Includes one cannoli. No pasta lunch is included in this option.
East Village → Little Italy: Route begins in the East Village and ends in Little Italy, covering major historic mafia locations.
No Lunch Option: Earlier, lighter version of our main tour. Same route and guide as the 11 AM experience but without the lunch stop.

What's included

  • 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
  • (Only 11 AM option) Pasta with tomato sauce and a full size cannoli
  • Tour operates in ALL WEATHER
  • Gratuities are not included.
  • Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.

What to expect

  1. New York City
    20m
    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.
  2. East Village
    30m
    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.
  3. East Village
    30m
    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.
  4. St. Mark's Church In-the-Bowery
    Pass by
    Explore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.
  5. Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden
    15m
    Hear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.
  6. 5m
    Hear firsthand accounts of the Gambino crime family and John Gotti who's elusive family business operated out of this social club. I lived in Little Italy from Carlo Gambino through to John Gotti.
  7. Little Italy
    30m
    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
  8. 10m
    Enjoy the best cannoli from our close friends who have operated this gem for almost 100 years. We include a large cannoli not the typical mini tour company cannoli.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of famous Mafia restaurant called "John's of 12th Street" 2nd Ave and E 12 street Manhattan and finish in Chinatown.

End point

Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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