New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides
Overview
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3 hours 5 minutes
Mobile ticket
Why this experience? We LIVED this firsthand. We're 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
912 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour ever!
Teresa R,
Jul 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is the best tour I have ever been on! I’m not a huge fan of tours but do them from time to time to burn some hours and at least get an overview of an area but this one was different. Dennis’s authenticity and real life experience was a game changer. His ability to weave the facts into a real life account is second to none. High recommend!
5 ++ out of 5
JuliaJones,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00DENNIS IS AWESOME !!! KNOWS ALOT of things most do not He's Friendly, kind n patient w me Im in a wheelchair I do NOT write Reviews Usually BUT THIS tour is worth the $$ 5 +++
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Kevin B,
Jul 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00You don't want to miss this tour. Delicious food and awesome walk through Little Italy. Highly recommend for a fun night out.
Mafia Tour
Christian S,
Jul 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Dennis was Fantastic!!! I learned so much and had a blast. The food was great and seeing the actual spots was really interesting.
Great Tour!!!!
Kathy S,
Jul 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome tour with Dennis! He grew up in the heart of it all and insights you would be amazed to hear! Of all the things he tells you, you know it’s not BS. Food was outstanding at the restaurants we visited each with So Much History❣️ Don’t delay making reservations as we had 40 in our group! Please note! This is a pretty long tour with lots of walking with over 5,000 steps, probably wouldn’t recommend for people with limited navigation. Otherwise Go! It’s really cool~ going to go home & watch all the Mafia movies so we can see all the places we visited! :)
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