New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD
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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.
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- 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
- Strong Language and sometimes Graphic descriptions of murders
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
Reviews(62)
We really enjoyed the Mafia tour. It was great seeing the old neighbourhoods, hearing stories about the characters and people involved in ‘the life’. Little Italy and the surrounding blocks are very famous in popular culture and it was cool to see it in person. The meatballs and spaghetti was one of the best meals we had on our NYC trip. Finally to mention, Frank was a fantastic tour guide and made the whole experience very entertaining and informative. Highly recommended! Thanks Johnny and Jenny from Ireland
Johnny and Jenny, thanks so much for making the trip over from Ireland and joining us! Frank is going to be absolutely thrilled when he reads this. He loves bringing those old neighborhoods and characters to life, so it's awesome to hear he kept you both entertained and informed throughout the walk.Also, saying our meatballs and spaghetti was one of the best meals of your NYC trip is a massive compliment—our kitchen team is going to be walking on air! There really is nothing like seeing those famous Little Italy blocks in person. Safe travels back home, and thanks again for the highly recommended shoutout!
The information was quite interesting. It would have been nice to have more perspective and experiences inside the places that we walked by. It was a little difficult to follow the story from down the block. It was fascinating to learn the history about the mob and organized crime, but more detailed, in-depth information, along with actually being able to enter some of the spaces would have been even better.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are glad you found the history of NYC's organized crime fascinating, but we completely understand your desire for more time inside those historic spaces. While city crowd dynamics sometimes require us to gather down the block to keep the story audible, we want to note that we do actually meet right inside a famous, historic mafia "red sauce joint" that opened back in 1908—a legendary spot where three notorious figures famously had their very last meal. We always aim to use our real-world investigative backgrounds to bring these spaces to life, and we will definitely take your notes into account to make sure our groups get as close to the action and the deep details as possible. Thank you again for walking the beat with us, and we hope to welcome you back for an even more immersive investigation in the future.
What an incredible experience on the New York City Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour with a retired NYPD detective! From start to finish, this tour exceeded all expectations. Our guide, Louie Meatballs, was absolutely fantastic—his knowledge, storytelling, and personality brought the history of Little Italy to life in such an engaging and memorable way. You could tell he’s truly passionate about what he does, and it made all the difference. We learned so many fascinating details about the neighborhood’s past, organized crime history, and the people who shaped it, all while walking through such an iconic part of the city. And the food—wow! Every stop was delicious and added an extra layer of authenticity to the experience. This tour is the perfect mix of history, entertainment, and amazing eats. I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting NYC or even locals looking to experience the city in a whole new way. Definitely a highlight of our trip!
Hey, thank you again for joining us. It was great having you. More importantly, we enjoyed telling our personal stories and our links to the New York City mafia families. You’re always welcome to come back as our guest when we would look forward to seeing you again. Again, thank you for joining and thank you for writing a review.
Excellent tour! We started with a spaghetti and meatball dinner that was excellent. The tour was very informative going to places where the mafia frequently did business. Our guide grew up with a lot of made members and took us into their world.
Thank you for your great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the experience and the opportunity to explore these historic locations through a firsthand perspective. It’s wonderful to hear the stories and setting brought this chapter of New York’s past to life for you. We appreciate you joining us!
Hearing the true stories of a real life cop. Great group to be with. Interesting subject. Lively. Would have preferred more time at each stop. Good good interesting topic.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed learning about this fascinating chapter of New York’s history and hearing firsthand stories from a real NYPD officer. It’s great to know the group atmosphere and subject matter stood out, and we appreciate your note about pacing as we continue to fine-tune the experience.
We had dinner in a nice Italian restaurant with history and great food. Staff was warming and exceptional. Our guide was the best host and spoke fluently about all of the neighborhood. We were impressed about all his knowledge and first hand experiences about mafia history.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the dinner at the historic Italian restaurant and felt welcomed by the staff. It’s great to hear your guide made the experience memorable with deep knowledge and firsthand stories about the neighborhood and its history. We appreciate you joining us! — Police Tours New York
Frank our guide was fantastic. He is a great story teller and everyone in our group of 6 really enjoyed the tour. His story telling helped to take you back and imagine the events. The food was also great. Highly recommend this activity
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour with Frank—his storytelling really does bring the history to life. We’re also glad the food was a highlight for your group. Thank you for the high recommendation! — Police Tours New York
As our guide, Dennis, put it, this is more of an experience than a traditional tour. As a person who grew up in Little Italy, knew many members of the Mafia, and then became a police officer, he did not merely recite information that you can find on the internet, but regaled us with stories of his own life and experience too. Eating in restaurants with Mafia connections, both past and present, gave us a sense of what it might have been like to live there when the more famous mobsters ruled. The food was great, the walking comfortably paced, and the stories very entertaining. A great way to get your dinner while learning and being entertained!
Thank you so much for your incredible review! We’re thrilled to hear that Dennis made the experience truly special with his firsthand stories from growing up in Little Italy and serving as an NYPD officer. We’re glad you enjoyed the restaurants with real mafia history, the great food, the relaxed pace, and the storytelling. What a perfect way to explore the neighborhood! — Police Tours New York
This was totally worth every penny!!! Our guide Frank was super knowledgeable, funny and thorough. You could tell he loves his job with his funny antidotes, lively humor and delivery of his presentation. The food was amazing! And the stops were perfect for a New York experience to a traveler. Nostalgic and historical. Strongly recommend!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear you found the tour worth every penny and that Frank’s knowledge, humor, and passion made it unforgettable. We’re glad you loved the food and the nostalgic, historical stops along the way. We truly appreciate the strong recommendation! — Police Tours New York
Frank was excellent! Great insights, The restaurants and food were well selected. Inspired to learn more.
Thank you for your great review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Frank’s insights and that the restaurant stops and food selections hit the mark. We’re glad the tour left you inspired to learn more! — Police Tours New York
