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
Itinerary
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Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: East Village, East Village, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery Church, 131 E 10th St, New York City, NY 10003-7504
Explore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.
Stop At: Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden, Bowery and Houston Streets, New York City, NY
Hear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Little Italy, Little Italy, New York City, New York
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.
Duration: 1 hour
What's Included:
Two sit down tastings and a Sicilian cannoli
Headsets from 6+ pax
Enjoy the attention of your local guide, a NYC Mafia expert.
Vegetarian options are available on request.
Departure Point:
181 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA
Departure Time:
05:30 PM
Additional Info:
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
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