New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides

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(1,234 reviews)
New York, USA

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Begins either 4:30PM or 5:15PM. Why us? We LIVED this firsthand. Born & raised in Little Italy - or cops who worked the streets here - 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 the mafia ruled with a real resident and meet other locals along the way. Plus food included is equivalent to a full 2 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

What's Included

Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
A Retired or Active NYPD Detective as your Guide
FULL PORTION "Old School" Spaghetti and Meatballs, end with full sized Sicilian cannoli.
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).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
302 E 12th St

We will meet INSIDE the restaurant called "John's of 12th Street" 2nd Ave and E 12 street Manhattan

End point

Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.

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

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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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