True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food
Overview
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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.
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 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.
What‘s Included
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
Pasta with tomato sauce and a full size cannoli
Tour operates in ALL WEATHER
Gratuities are not included.
Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
Options
Mafia Walk + Lunch + Cannoli
Guided Tour: Includes a guided mafia and crime history walk led by a retired NYPD detective.
Duration: 3 hours: Approximate duration from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Lunch + Dessert: Includes pasta with tomato sauce (lunch) and a cannoli dessert.
East Village → Little Italy: Route begins in the East Village and ends in Little Italy, visiting major historic mafia locations.
Lunch Option: This option includes a full lunch and dessert. Same route and guide as our 10 AM version.
Mafia Walk - Cannoli Only
Guided Walk: Includes a guided true-crime and mafia history tour led by a retired NYPD detective.
Duration: 3 hours: Approximate duration from 10:00 AM to 12:45 PM.
Cannoli Only: Includes one cannoli. No pasta lunch is included in this option.
East Village → Little Italy: Route begins in the East Village and ends in Little Italy, covering major historic mafia locations.
No Lunch Option: Earlier, lighter version of our main tour. Same route and guide as the 11 AM experience but without the lunch stop.
Reviews
794 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mafia Tour
Expedition820751,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mine is amazing - had a great time The experience a was incredible Especially in the snow. Grateful for you guys and your commitment to history
Great mafia stories and even BETTER personal accounts from a retired member of the NYPD! Jade is one of NYs finest!
McCord F,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience! Really fun to learn about the mafia- and so great to hear about Jades life experience as a woman in the NYPD for over 25 years! She had such great personal stories that really added to the tour! For sure a one of a kind adventure!
Favorite tour!!
jlborders29,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour 12/20, and Dennis (and George) were both great! With all the things we did, our family agreed this was our favorite thing we did. Super informative and interesting, walking the neighborhoods and the history lessons, as well as the personal stories and yummy food! Very cool experience and a must book!
Wonderful Mob Crime Tour
Sarah M,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very fun and informational walking tour. Dennis was a great guide, he was willing to answer all questions and shared lots of personal stories. The lunch and cannoli were also delicious and made the tour even better. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting NYC.
Five Star Tour!!
866kristinp,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Dennis - he was a great storyteller and guide. The beginning at John’s restaurant was a great introduction, with opportunity to ask questions Dennis wove in his own experiences with the history of the Mafiq. Definitely a highlight of my visit to NYC and I wound go again!!!
You won’t regret this one!
S3444PLchrisj,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible! We loved this. One of the best tours we’ve ever done. Would love to do it again some time! Our tour guide was Dennis and his stories were amazing.
Must do walking tour in nyc
Andres Z,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, great information! We got to eat pasta in a historical restaurant and learned about its ties to the mob. Frank was great and made the tour dynamic and interactive.
Great Tour
Inspire59650004101,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Frank was knowledgeable and interesting. Walk was easy and fun to see this part of the city and hear the history.
Excellent tour
The Windsor H,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Loads of great stories and details that you wouldn’t hear anywhere else. Would highly recommend. Food was brilliant too.
Inside La cosa Nostra
A2990TXvictoriao,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00wonderful tour filled with lots of information covering the 20th century mafia world with great stories not heard in movies and documentaries!
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