True Crime: The NYC Mafia – An Insider’s Story 

This evening Mafia tour isn’t just atmospheric—it’s authentic. Guided by retired and active NYPD officers born and raised in the neighbourhood, you’ll walk the infamous streets of Little Italy and the East Village, hearing first-hand accounts of Mafia history and the families who once ruled them.

Evening

302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

$129 per person

7 Days a Week

3 hrs 5 mins

Evening Tour

Departs Daily at 4:30PM & 5:15PM

302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

We will meet INSIDE the restaurant called “John’s of 12th Street” 2nd Ave and E 12 Street, Manhattan

Evening Details

See the city’s dark side—after dark.
This evening Mafia tour isn’t just atmospheric—it’s authentic. Guided by retired and active NYPD officers born and raised in the neighbourhood, you’ll walk the infamous streets of Little Italy and the East Village, hearing first-hand accounts of Mafia history and the families who once ruled them.

Start your journey at a legendary Mafia haunt, the “Red Sauce Joint” featured in The Sopranos, and explore the shadowy past of NYC’s criminal empire under the cover of night.

This is not a sanitised, scripted tour—it’s the real story, from real insiders.

Tour Highlights

  • Exclusive evening experience with NYPD insiders

  • Explore the East Village & Little Italy

  • Start at a Mafia-favourite restaurant seen on TV

  • Hear true stories from those who lived them

  • A gritty, gripping insider’s view of NYC’s underworld

What's Included
  • Enjoy great italian food including full dinner portion spaghetti with meatballs and Sicilian cannoli – A FULL DINNER!
  • Get the insider stories from retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia experts
  • Set foot in notorious Mafia and crime locations in the famous gangland area of New York’s East Village and Little Italy
  • Visit the famous “Red Sauce Joint” as seen in The Sopranos and Get Gotti and live the NYC gangster tour experience
Not Included
  • Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day
  • Gratuities are not included
  • Transportation on the day (if required)
St Patricks cathedral

Walk the streets. Hear the secrets. Dine like a Don.

Begin your evening in the heart of the East Village, where the Mafia first took root in New York. Your expert NYPD insider will unpack the inner workings of organised crime, from foot soldiers and capos to the elusive Boss. As night falls, walk in the footsteps of notorious figures like Lucky Luciano, Joe “The Boss” Masseria, John Gotti, “Vinny the Chin,” and “Crazy Joe” Gallo—learning the real stories behind the headlines.

Next, stroll down historic Second Avenue, once buzzing with bootleggers and speakeasies during Prohibition. Discover the hidden spots most tours miss as your guide connects the dots between history and the criminal underworld.

At the Liz Christy Bowery-Houston Community Garden, hear the fascinating—and surprising—Mafia connections behind this green oasis. Then it’s on to Elizabeth Street, home to infamous Mafia “social clubs,” including the Ravenite. This was ground zero for the infamous French Connection heroin operation, and you’ll hear how global crime met local control.

Craving a Godfather moment? We’ll explore the cinematic and criminal significance of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, featured in The Godfather and Mean Streets, and a key location in real-life Mafia lore.

Your evening concludes in Little Italy, where history and food collide. Dine at authentic, historic spots—including the very room where the American Mafia was formed. Enjoy a two course Italian tasting: a full dinner portion of spaghetti and meatballs and finish with a fresh, cream-filled Sicilian cannoli from a beloved neighbourhood bakery.

TOUR DETAILS:

PRICE: $129 per adult

DEPARTURE TIME: 4:30 & 5:15PM

MEETING POINT: 302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003, USA

We will meet INSIDE the restaurant called “John’s of 12th Street” 2nd Ave and E 12 Street, Manhattan.

DURATION: 3hrs 30 mins

GROUP SIZE: Max 35 per group

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS: Ages 9+ are welcome. This is a walking tour and guests should have a moderate physical fitness level.

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