New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 5 minutes
Mobile ticket
Begins 5:15PM. Why join us? We LIVED this firsthand. Born & raised in Little Italy - or cops who worked the streets here - both 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 where the mafia strolled with a real resident and meet other locals along the way. Plus food included is equivalent to a full 3 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
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with leg or walking problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Headsets ensure you don’t miss a detail
Spaghetti and Meatball, Eggplant Rollatini Parm, Sicilian cannoli.
Three food stops makes this a 3-course dinner. Stops are full portions not samples.
Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
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).
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
New York City
is the most densely populated and geographically smallest of the five boroughs of New York City. The borough is coextensive with New York County, the smallest county by geographical area in the U.S. state of New York. Located almost entirely on Manhattan Island near the southern tip of the state, Manhattan constitutes the center of the Northeast megalopolis and the urban core of the New York metropolitan area.[6] Manhattan serves as New York City's economic and administrative center and has been described as the cultural, financial, media, and entertainment capital of the world
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Reviews
1,086 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a very...
Karin W,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a very interesting tour that highlighted the history of NY mafia members. Our tour guide, Frank, was well-versed and entertaining, showing and telling us about interesting sites frequented by the mafia. The restaurants and food were well-paced. We had a great time and always take tours when we come to NY. This was one of our favorites to date!
Really interesting...
Bill a,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really interesting discussion of one segment of the Italian mob in NYC from the late 1800's up to the '80's, when it seemingly was beat. And tied to physical landmarks, businesses and residences in the neighborhood, which we walked around to and saw. Topped off by three amazing food courses at different venues. Really enjoyable, and Frank was a terrific guide!
Awful
Teresa L,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
2.00Huge group of people on tour!! We've taken many Viator around the world, this was ridiculous. Couldn't hear or ask questions of your guide, total waste of time and money. 30 people crowded in NY streets and restaurants!!
Best Tour in NYC !!!
John B,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a tremendous tour. Every bit of it was extremely interesting. Led by Dennis, an NYC undercover cop and eventual detective, who grew up in Little Italy with an encyclopedic knowledge of the events from the beginning of the Cosa Nostra through present day. A great story-teller, Dennis made the many stops along the tour feel like a walk-through history? Add to that, and absolutely great taste of Little Italy. If you do just one tour in New York City, this has got to be it!
Amazing!!!
Suzanne S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00A wonderful experience with great food and cool information about the Italian Mob and their presence in NYG
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