New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
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
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
Options
NYC Mafia Walk and Food
What‘s Included
Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
A Retired or Active NYPD Detective as your Guide
FULL PORTION "Old School" Spaghetti and Meatballs, end with full sized Sicilian cannoli.
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,302 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent tour and food!
761juliem,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was a fabulous tour guide. The stories, the tour, and the food were fantastic. We saw and learned so much. Highly recommend this!
The historic sites were a real treat
michaeljU5660RE,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great to see the streets where the Mafia bosses came from
Exciting tour
chrisaL5751ET,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was very impressive on her knowledge. I we hired hearing about her police experiences and history of the mafia. Really enjoyed it
Mafia tour
Simon R,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative good 3 hours
Mafia NYC
786bobettem,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was a lot of fun and did a great job leading our tour,
Amazing Experience
ericlawrencem,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jay was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable and interactive.
Great tour
847krissf,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience with Jay. She was a great guide and gave an unforgettable experience! Definitely will be back!
Great Afternoon!
K3479NMtaylors,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour led by Jay! Very insightful and the pasta lunch was delicious. We had a great time and learned a lot!
Excellent experience
andrewsE4393MD,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frank was excellent! He was knowledgeable and we had a good walk. The spaghetti was surprisingly large and the cannoli was amazing. Great tour.
Jay was very...
Melissa M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jay was very knowledgeable. We learned details that you won’t find anywhere else. The cannoli shop was very unique. Walk fast through!
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