Unique Things to Do in NYC: True Crime, Mafia & History Tours with NYPD Guides
New York has a story on every corner — and nobody tells them like the people who were there. Tourocity’s NYC walking tours are led by NYPD insiders: walk the Mafia streets of Little Italy and the East Village, uncover the secrets of Grand Central Terminal, or experience the 9/11 Memorial with retired NYPD first responders.
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NYC Street Food, Gangs & Immigration with a Retired NYPD Guide
Discover New York through its street food, immigrant heritage, and gang history on a walking tour led by a retired NYPD guide.
- Price per person
- 2.5 hrs
- Daily at 2:30 PM
- Meets at 115 Delancey Street
True Crime NYC: Daytime Mafia Walk with a Retired NYPD Detective & Local Food
Walk the Mafia streets of the East Village and Little Italy with a retired NYPD detective, with classic local food along the way.
- Price per person
- 2.5–3 hrs
- Daily at 11:00 AM (additional 10:00 AM starts on select dates)
- Meets at 302 E 12th St
The NYC Mafia: An Insider’s Story — Evening Tour with NYPD Guides
See the city’s dark side after dark: real Mafia stories in the East Village and Little Italy, with Italian dinner and cannoli.
- Price per person
- Approx 3 hrs 30 mins
- Departs daily at 4:30 PM or 5:15 PM
- Meets at 302 E 12th St
Private Grand Central Terminal Insider Tour with NYPD Detective
Go beyond the departures board: architecture, hidden history and secrets of Grand Central Terminal on a private 2-hour walking tour.
- Price per group
- Approx 2 hrs
- Starts at 2:30 PM (other dates/times on request)
- Meets at 60 E 42nd St
Private 9/11 Memorial Tour with Retired NYPD First Responders
Experience 9/11 with those who were there: a private tour of the 9/11 Memorial led by retired NYPD first responders.
- Price per group
- Approx 2 hrs
- Starts at 9 AM or 1:30 PM
- Meets at 124 Liberty St
Why these are different from a typical sightseeing tour
- Expert local guides with real stories to tell — retired and active NYPD officers, detectives and first responders.
- Handpicked tours focused on history, culture and storytelling.
- Small details you won’t find in a guidebook: Mafia hangouts, hidden corners of Grand Central and first-hand accounts of 9/11.
- Secure online booking and instant confirmation.
Things to do in NYC by neighborhood
- East Village & Little Italy: daytime Mafia walk with local food or the evening Mafia tour with Italian dinner.
- Midtown: private Grand Central Terminal insider tour.
- Lower Manhattan: private 9/11 Memorial tour.
Frequently asked questions
Who leads Tourocity’s NYC tours?
Tourocity tours are led by NYPD insiders: the daytime Mafia walk by a retired NYPD detective, the evening Mafia tour by retired and active NYPD officers, the 9/11 Memorial tour by retired NYPD first responders, and the private Grand Central tour by an NYPD detective.
How much do the tours cost?
Prices vary by date. Select a date on the booking calendar to see the live price — per person for the Mafia tours, or per group for the private Grand Central Terminal and 9/11 Memorial tours.
How long are the tours?
The daytime Mafia walk lasts 2.5–3 hours, the evening Mafia tour approx 3 hours 30 minutes, and the private Grand Central and 9/11 Memorial tours approx 2 hours.
Where do the tours start?
Both Mafia tours meet at John’s of 12th Street, 302 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003. The Grand Central tour meets at 60 E 42nd St, across from the terminal. The 9/11 Memorial tour meets in front of FDNY Ten House, 124 Liberty St.
What times do the tours run?
The daytime Mafia walk starts daily at 11:00 AM (additional 10:00 AM starts on select dates). The evening Mafia tour departs daily at 4:30 PM or 5:15 PM. The Grand Central tour starts at 2:30 PM and the 9/11 Memorial tour at 9 AM or 1:30 PM; for other private dates or times contact tours@policetours.com.
Are the tours suitable for kids?
The Mafia walking tours welcome ages 9+ (max 35 per group). The private Grand Central and 9/11 Memorial tours welcome all ages.
Questions or a private date? Email tours@policetours.com.