True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food
NYPD Police Tours
4.9
Spencer1958
8 days ago
Amazing guide! Frank was so knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time….though it was very cold his sense of honor did it
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.
Departure Point
- We will meet in front of famous Mafia restaurant called "John's of 12th Street" 2nd Ave and E 12 street Manhattan and finish in Chinatown.
- Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: New York CityNew York City, New YorkGet 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.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: East VillageNew York City, New YorkWe 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. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: East VillageNew York City, New YorkWe 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: St. Mark's Church In-the-bowery131 E 10th St, , New York City, New YorkExplore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community GardenBowery and Houston Streets, , New York City, New YorkHear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Mulberry StreetMulberry Street, New York, NY 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.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Little ItalyNew York City, New YorkEnd 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 Duration: 30 minutesStop At: La Bella Ferrara108 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013Enjoy the best cannoli from our close friends who have operated this gem for almost 100 years. We include a large cannoli not the typical mini tour company cannoli. Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides who are NYC Mafia experts.
- Tour operates in ALL WEATHER
- Gratuities are not included.
- Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
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.
Departure Point
- We will meet in front of famous Mafia restaurant called "John's of 12th Street" 2nd Ave and E 12 street Manhattan and finish in Chinatown.
- Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: New York CityNew York City, New YorkGet 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.Duration: 20 minutesStop At: East VillageNew York City, New YorkWe 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. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: East VillageNew York City, New YorkWe 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.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: St. Mark's Church In-the-bowery131 E 10th St, , New York City, New YorkExplore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community GardenBowery and Houston Streets, , New York City, New YorkHear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Mulberry StreetMulberry Street, New York, NY 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.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Little ItalyNew York City, New YorkEnd 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 Duration: 30 minutesStop At: La Bella Ferrara108 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013Enjoy the best cannoli from our close friends who have operated this gem for almost 100 years. We include a large cannoli not the typical mini tour company cannoli. Duration: 10 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides who are NYC Mafia experts.
- Tour operates in ALL WEATHER
- Gratuities are not included.
- Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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sharimC1391DR
Frank was very interesting and entertaining.
kimcoffey
Was a great experience. Mike was an amazing tour guide. Personable, funny and a great storyteller. Always making sure everyone was ok on the tour- walking, warm and together. Something different to do in nyc.
Spencer1958
Amazing guide! Frank was so knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time….though it was very cold his sense of honor did it
David_C
Fantastic time, the guide was passionate and knowledgeable, amazing to walk the same streets where organised crime in America was born.
Escape59686460645
Enjoy the tour. Frank did a really great job. You gave directions for Subway train, and bus usage after the tour. Coffee and cannoli at the end was the best.