True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food
Overview
Available languages
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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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.
What To Expect
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.
Options
New York City Mafia Tour with Food Tastings: the Insider’s Story
The Sit Down
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
Reviews
712 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour—the detective...
thomasm l,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour—the detective was very informative and entertaining—if you have an interest in the mob don’t miss it
Brilliant tour
Qazwsxedcrfvtgbyhnyj,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Starts with spaghetti bolognaise in a famous Italian restaurant. The guys taking the tours aren’t tour guides- they’re retired NYPD cops from the area. Fascinating and informative. Cannoli best l ever tasted. Only thing l,d say is it needs to run to time- it ran over. Highly recommend
My 17 year old son and I...
Kristen F,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My 17 year old son and I really enjoyed this tour! We explored an area that we really weren’t familiar with and loved learning about the different groups of mafia and history. Plan on over 3 hours; I’m sad we had made lunch reservations so we had to leave the tour before it ended.
Must do in NYC
SamanthaH1230,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a great time! There was so much information and so much to see that I’ll have to book again to catch it all! Thumbs up!
Amazing history of organized crime in NYC.
margaritasnob,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fabulous walking tour of the area of NYC where organized crime was formed. Great history of organized crime delivered by a generations long NYC local. Bonus of delicious pasta and canolli.
Great experience on this tour!
billtZ8500OB,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the experience! Frank was a great guide and knew his history of the area and mob families very well. Recommend to all.
Highly Recommend!
FaisalM91,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour! Dennis was the perfect guide, his "inside" stories really brought New York's mafia history to life. The route and timing were planned perfectly. Highly recommend.
Great NYC Tour- As authentic as it gets!
lynnannmc,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the true crime NYC mafia tour yesterday, led by Dennis, a retired NYPD detective. Such a fun, authentic experience. Dennis walked us through neighborhoods he both grew up in and worked in- it felt like you really got a firsthand account of what it was like in these neighborhoods, with a unique perspective of the mafia in NYC. He was real down to earth and open to answering everyone’s questions. Included a great Italian spaghetti lunch at an iconic spot and topped it off with an amazing cannoli. Definitely recommend it especially if you have an interest in this aspect of New York City history.
If you truly into the...
Mezuki N,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you truly into the truth then go for it. There are stories that could make some people feel good uncomfortable, but I felt that it was real.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Dennis was fantastic (Again)
J8750ZUrebeccal,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is the 2nd time i have done this tour & Dennis did not disapoint! It was great doing the tour again as dennis spoke about other interesting mob facts which was great to hear (and also very personal experiences) i could not recommend this tour enough! The food is also great & will be booking into Johns next time we visit! The audio is really good & clear (not like some other tours where you hear crackles)
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