New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD

4.8
(61 reviews)
New York, USA

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Begins 4:30 or 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. Two food stops 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 24,000 guests and have 2,500 five-star Airbnb ratings.

What's Included

FULL PORTION Spaghetti with Meatballs , We End with Large Sicilian cannoli
Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
An Active or Retired NYPD Detective as Your Guide
Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
Drinks are not included but can be purchased on the day
Gratuity NOT Included & Always Welcomed
Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
302 E 12th St

PM experience please meet inside the meeting point called "John's of 12 street" on AM experience meet in front of the same location

End point

Pastry Shop

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.....

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
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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Crime Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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