New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD
Overview
Begins 4:30 or 5:15PM. First let me say that most Mafia Gangster Tours in New York City are total BS- Our experience comes right from the “horse’s mouth” no filter. Rated #1 Things to do in New York. Hosted by active & retired NYPD Police Officers- I appear in the movie "Life After Goodfellas" as myself, to be released on Prime Video on 35th anniversary.
Get real stories while visiting notorious gangland locations walking from East Village to Little Italy. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the NYC Mafia & crimes in NYC and taste the local cuisines. We will visit Crime Family member hang-outs where they ran their elusive "family businesses" also seen in "Get Gotti". See the “Ravenite Social Club" & more. We meet at a famous mafia “red sauce joint” Est 1908. Two food stops food provided- equal to a FULL DINNER. We'll top it off with a large cannoli from one of Little Italy's iconic local pastry spots. We have hosted over 24,000 guests and have 2,500 five-star Airbnb ratings.
What's Included
- Dinner FULL PORTION Spaghetti with Meatballs , We End with Large Sicilian cannoli
- Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
- An Active or Retired 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
- Gratuity NOT Included & Always Welcomed
- Transportation
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
Pastry Shop
What To Expect
We begin in the East Village at an historic NY "red sauce joint" frequented by Lucky Luciano plus many others. Multiple films created at the restaurant such as "Boardwalk Empire" "Sopranos" "Get Gotti" and more. This is where in 1931 Luciano creates the mafia Commission. The HBO series "Boardwalk Empire filmed here as well as Sopranos, Get Gotti and most recently documentary to be released shortly "After Goodfellas" starting once of our tour guides.
John’s of 12th was established in March 1908 by another John, John Pucciatti. Pucciatti Immigrated from Umbria, Italy to the present-day East Village, where there was a thriving Italian American community centered around 1st Avenue. John’s’ current owner, Lowell Fein now owns the restaurant with partners Paul Dauber, Robbie Rundbaken, and, continuing the namesake’s legacy. The Italian neighborhood where Pucciatti moved to in the East Village existed even before Little Italy. We are the only Mafia experience allowed to enter the joint.....
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Strong Language and sometimes Graphic descriptions of murders
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 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 Spaghetti with Meatballs , We End with Large Sicilian cannoli.
- Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
- An Active or Retired 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.
- Gratuity NOT Included & Always Welcomed.
- Transportation.
The minimum age to participate is 9..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerFULL PORTION Spaghetti with Meatballs , We End with Large Sicilian cannoli
- Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
- An Active or Retired 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
- Gratuity NOT Included & Always Welcomed
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Strong Language and sometimes Graphic descriptions of murders
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
