New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides
Overview
Begins either 4:30PM or 5:15PM. Why us? We LIVED this firsthand. Born & raised in Little Italy - or cops who worked the streets here - active and retired/ NYPD Officers. Our “walk with stories” breaks the typical tour company mold of boring facts, repetitive "stops" & irrelevant dates replaced with personal life experiences. Walk the very streets the mafia ruled with a real resident and meet other locals along the way. Plus food included is equivalent to a full 2 course dinner!
Growing up witnessing some of New York’s infamous families and having consulted for TV and major films makes this a unique experience no other company can offer.
Beginning at a famous Mafia "Red Sauce Joint" as seen in Soprano's and "Get Gotti" this experience winds through the East Village & Little Italy visiting notorious Mafia and Crime locations sharing personal true crime stories and eating amazing food from the neighborhood. Rated #1 "Things to do in New York" Recently featured in the Washington Post
What's Included
- Dinner FULL PORTION "Old School" Spaghetti and Meatballs, end with full sized Sicilian cannoli.
- Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
- A Retired or Active NYPD Detective as your Guide
- Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
- Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
- Gratuities are not included. We very much appreciate them!
- Transportation on the day (if required).
Meeting Location
302 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10003, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
108 Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013, USA
Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.
What To Expect
John’s of 12th Street in NYC has a rich history intertwined with the Italian Mafia. Located in the East Village, this iconic Italian restaurant opened in 1908 and quickly became a popular spot for mobsters12. During Prohibition, it operated as a speakeasy, making wine and whiskey in the basement1. One of the most notorious events associated with John’s was the 1922 assassination of Umberto Rocco Valenti, a Morello family hitman, who was killed there during a "peace meeting". The restaurant’s old-world charm and connection to the Mafia have made it a legendary spot, even featured in shows like Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos
We meet inside the back room of this iconic "Red Sauce Joint" for many reasons including the historic relationship to the beginnings of the NYC Mafia
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with leg or walking problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Dinner. FULL PORTION "Old School" Spaghetti and Meatballs, end with full sized Sicilian cannoli.
- Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
- A Retired or Active NYPD Detective as your Guide.
- Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
- Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
- Gratuities are not included. We very much appreciate them!.
- Transportation on the day (if required).
The minimum age to participate is 9..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with leg or walking problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerFULL PORTION "Old School" Spaghetti and Meatballs, end with full sized Sicilian cannoli.
- Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
- A Retired or Active NYPD Detective as your Guide
- Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
- Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
- Gratuities are not included. We very much appreciate them!
- Transportation on the day (if required).
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with leg or walking problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 37 travelers
