New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides
Overview
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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
1,060 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent history of Cosa Nostra in NY and delicious food!
David J,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent history of Cosa Nostra in NY and our guide was very knowledgeable and highly informative. The food at all three stops was delicious. We have done several tasting tours in other cities in the US and in Europe and our only suggestion would be to add a stop in between our first stop and our second stop. It could even be just a quick beverage stop but something to break up the long walk between the first and second stops.
This tour is filled with...
Heather M,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour is filled with information. Dennis was great. Walking distance is just under 2 miles so be prepared to walk. You do stop a few times along the way. Food was great. Group was pretty large - maybe 20-25 people.
Great way to spend an evening learning all about Little Italy and SO much more!
Bret V,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great stories, history and food all wrapped into one terrific evening. Dennis was a phenomenal guide!
Fun
Jeanne T,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00It was fun ! The food delicious ! full size portions. Dennis was great ! ONLY sorry not able to hear him. The headsets just didn't work for some of us. Enjoyable, take this tour.
This is a must for anyone...
Rachel R,
Sep 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a must for anyone who loves Italian food and wants to hear first hand experience of Little Italy. Dennis was a brilliant guide, we cannot recommend the experience highly enough
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