New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Begins 5:15PM. First let me say that most Mafia Gangster Tours in New York City are total BS- Our experience comes right from the “horse’s mouth” no filter. Rated #1 Things to do in New York. Hosted by active & retired NYPD Police Officers- I appear in the movie "Life After Goodfellas" as myself, to be released on Prime Video on 35th anniversary.
Get real stories while visiting notorious gangland locations walking from East Village to Little Italy. You'll hear firsthand accounts of the NYC Mafia & crimes in NYC and taste the local cuisines. We will visit Crime Family member hang-outs where they ran their elusive "family businesses" also seen in "Get Gotti". See the “Ravenite Social Club" & more. We meet at a famous mafia “red sauce joint” Est 1908. Three food stops ample food provided- equal to a FULL DINNER. We'll top it off with a large cannoli from one of Little Italy's iconic local pastry spots. We have hosted over 15,000 guests and have 2,200 five-star Airbnb ratings.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Strong Language and sometimes Graphic descriptions of murders
Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Spaghetti with Meatball , Eggplant Rollatini Parm , Sicilian cannoli
Spaghetti and Sicilian cannoli on our 11AM experiences
Drinks are not included but can be purchased on the day
Gratuity NOT Included & Always Welcomed
What To Expect
We begin in the East Village at an historic NY "red sauce joint" frequented by Lucky Luciano plus many others. Multiple films created at the restaurant such as "Boardwalk Empire" "Sopranos" "Get Gotti" and more. This is where in 1931 Luciano creates the mafia Commission. The HBO series "Boardwalk Empire filmed here as well as Sopranos, Get Gotti and most recently documentary to be released shortly "After Goodfellas" starting once of our tour guides. John’s of 12th was established in March 1908 by another John, John Pucciatti. Pucciatti Immigrated from Umbria, Italy to the present-day East Village, where there was a thriving Italian American community centered around 1st Avenue. John’s’ current owner, Lowell Fein now owns the restaurant with partners Paul Dauber, Robbie Rundbaken, and, continuing the namesake’s legacy. The Italian neighborhood where Pucciatti moved to in the East Village existed even before Little Italy. We are the only Mafia experience allowed to enter the joint.....
East Village
The Village has been a NYC Mafia stronghold since 1900 together we visit key Mafia locations where all 5 families operated.
Options
Retired NYPD Guided Gangster, Crime and Food Walk
Reviews
52 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic! Would...
Lynsey W,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic! Would definitely recommend. Dennis was a very informative guide and welcomed any questions. A good balance of walking time and eating time.
Great local tour
Scott D,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible local tour with Dennis, the insights and story telling from personal experiences was phenomenal. Food was top notch. Highly recommend this tour.
Great Mafia Tour
Catherine C,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Super fun tour with delicious food!! Frank knows his mafia history and his stories were fantastic! Frank was accommodating and a great guide! Thanks for a fun tour!
Great excursion for adults
Daundee l,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great informational experience with stops for food and drinks. The spaghetti was good the meatball huge
great food and history
shanegW8346WY,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this was a fantastic tour. The food was great and the history was remarkable. Do this early in your visist to New York as so much about the way things were and are now, was explained. Tour was delivered in a very professional and entertaining way.
Don’t think about, just do it!
Dawn B,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00AWESOME tour guide! What’s better than a retired detective who grew up in the neighborhood ?! As a mafia buff, I found the sites AMAZING! THE RAVENITE CLUB!!! Best restaurants and food! I’ve never had a better cannoli!! Incredible time spent on a girls trip! THANKS!!
Interesting walking tour
Mattclarkson,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip, Dennis is a great host who knows the area and it’s people really well, he brings LAPD, personal and mobster stories to life in a lively, funny and interesting way whilst explaining the events of the area in enough detail to keep you intrigued. Both restaurants were very good and the food provided was topical to the guided walk. Well worth the time and money and highly recommended
Historical mafia tour with incredible Italian food
Alice N,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Frank, the tour leader was well informed on the topic and a really friendly nice guy. Really great food as well.
Excellent tour well worth a visit
John C,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frank the tour guide was informative and knowledgeable also kept it fun. Interesting and good food easy pace for walking
New York Mafia and Little Italy tour
Dawn S,
Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We got an insider look at New York. We saw places that we didn’t know about and learned a lot of history. The food was delicious. Dennis, out guide, was incredible.
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