Private NYC Mafia Insider Experience with Retired NYPD Detective
Description
Step into the world of New York’s most infamous gangsters and organized crime families on this private experience led by a retired NYPD officer or detective. Explore East Village and Little Italy as your guide shares stories of Mafia power struggles, infamous murders, underground gambling, corruption investigations, and the rise and fall of organized crime in NYC. Choose between two private experiences: Morning VIP Experience featuring immersive storytelling and a famous cannoli stop. Evening Dinner Experience featuring authentic Italian dinner, crime history storytelling, and cannoli dessert in Little Italy. Perfect for true crime fans, corporate outings, family gatherings, and visitors seeking a unique side of New York City.
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Itinerary
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.
We begin the tour in the East Village, where you will learn the complex origins of the Mafia in New York City, and learn the hierarchies within each crime family from the foot soldiers, to the captains and the ‘Boss’. Walk in the footsteps of famed mobsters like Lucky Luciano, Joe ‘the boss’ Masseria, John Gotti – the Teflon Don, “Vinny the Chin” and “Crazy Joe” Gallo, as you hear about their lives, and their crimes.
Explore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.
Hear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.
Hear firsthand accounts of the Gambino crime family and John Gotti who's elusive family business operated out of this social club. I lived in Little Italy from Carlo Gambino through to John Gotti.
End your Mafia experience with a delicious ‘dolce’, a cream-filled Sicilian Cannoli at the best pastry shop in town. Opened nearly 100 years ago our close friends own and operate this gem of a shop most frequented by locals
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
