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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Begins 11:00AM Why join our experience? We LIVED this firsthand. We are Born and raised in Little Italy or worked in the area as NYPD Officers. We go to places the tour companies don't know exist and see things often missed while meeting locals along the way. I will appear in the Prime Video documentary "Life After Goodfellas” release to be on 35th anniversary of the film.
Start with Behind the scenes at John's of 12th Street restaurant with spaghetti tasing finish with Italian pastry at local shop Est 1931. This is a NYC Mafia experience from a true “insider’s perspective” of the East Village NYC mafia & Crime history as well as local Gang history.
Starting with private VIP tasting at a famous Mafia "Red Sauce Joint" seen in Soprano's "Life After Goodfellas" & "Get Gotti" this experience starts in the East Village, ends in Little Italy, we visit notorious Mafia & Crime locations, share true crime stories and crime locations in the neighborhood including gang history & locations.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Customers who have not reached the legal age for alcohol consumption, that is 18 years, will not be served alcoholic beverages
Not recommended for travelers with walking / leg conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Spaghetti Tasting at one of NYC's Oldest Mafia Italian Restaurants
Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides who are NYC Mafia experts.
The best Sicilian cannoli in Little Italy. Full sized not that crappy tour company cannoli lol
Tour operates in ALL WEATHER
Gratuities are not included.
Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
New York City
Get the insider's perspective on the infamous Mafia crime families of New York City on this walking tour with a full-sized cannoli not the typical crappy tour company cannoli. Walk through the vibrant and fascinating gangland area of New York’s East Village and Little Italy. Walk where infamous Mafia leaders such as Myer Lanski, Lucky Luciano, Joe Bonnano, John Gotti and others operated their elusive and deadly business.
East Village
We begin at 302 E 12th Street at a NYC “Red Sauce Joint” frequented by NYC mafia members. The place where the NYC Mafia began and founded by Lucky Luciano. Here we begin with spaghetti welcome.
The Sit Down
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Full open discussion about growing up with the Mafia and “war stories of the NYPD” full access with cocktails upgraded meal
666 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
David W,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Great history lesson with many tidbits of information not readily available. Interesting to see where significant events happened..
LorryBeth W,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
This was an incredible experience, even if you didn’t know anything about crime history and la cosa nostra. Frank was a fabulous host, tour guide, and waiter! He answered so many questions and helped us enjoy a walking tour in a crowded area. I was entertained and informed the entire time.
Lisa B,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
Really enjoyed this tour in New York. Starting at a famous restaurant with a ton of history, the guide told great stories to make it come alive. Food was tasty and he made accommodations for vegan too. Fun time.
Ann C,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
Authentic New York detective, 3rd generation New Yorker, good storytelling, good details, well organized, quality tour
fitbaboss,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
It was meh, a lot of walking and not enough talking...not a lot of mob sites, but it was nice to see Little Italy towards the end.
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