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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New York City Mafia Tour with Food Tastings: the Insider’s Story
Reviews
1,126 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour!
crystleb2024,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so cool! Dennis was a great tour guide. The food was delicious. His story telling felt genuine and not scripted or rehearsed at all. One of our favorite parts of our trip to NY for sure!
Walking food and information NYC Mafia tour
benymc2016,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks Dennis, the trip was great, we loved it. So many interesting stories and characters. We would recommend this to anyone.
The best tour in NYC
aosburn,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so much fun! I will definitely be back with the rest of my family. The food was amazing and Dennis did a fabulous job and was very genuine!
Two Thumbs Up 👍
Christi M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a cool experience! Dennis was such a fun tour guide. He had so many amazing stories and personal experiences to share with our group. The food was absolutely delicious too!! If you’re thinking about doing any kind of tour, this is the one you should do!
A Must NYC experience
Teresa D,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is such a great tour. The food, the travel through Little Italy, the information that Dennis provided, made the experience one that I highly recommend! We enjoyed every aspect of the evening.
Started off slow but then...
RobertD H,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Started off slow but then picked up and showed some amazing history. Very friendly and considerate of everyone
NYC tour
Passport29296583445,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frank was a great tour guide, very informative and knowledgeable about the history of New York crime mob or bosses. The food was great at all 3 restaurants, my favorite was the cannoli lol if you love sweets you're in for a great treat! We enjoyed and pleased do it if you're in town!
Frank was a great tour...
Monica D,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Frank was a great tour guide, very informative and knowledgeable about the history of New York crime mob or bosses. The food was great at all 3 restaurants, my favorite was the cannoli lol if you love sweets you're in for a great treat! We enjoyed and pleased do it if you're in town.
The Italian Mob Tour
LaTrice D,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed listening to the tour guide talking about the history of New York, how organized crime was introduced and unknown faces who became famous. We dined in at two different Italian restaurants that were previously owned from those who immigrated from Italy. The tour ended when we visited a bakery that stayed open after hours and enjoyed cannolis. Our tour guide was very informative and shared history on how the mob fell apart when the RICO Act was introduced in 1970. I highly recommend this tour for those who want to know more about the Italian mob history and enjoy the food.
#1 tour in NYC
shelbyp889,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was very good, great information from a guy who actually lived it. I enjoyed the stories, good, and the tour guide. He was great.
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