New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by former NYPD Guides

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Stop At: New York City, New York City, New York

Get the insider's perspective on the infamous Mafia crime families of New York City on this walking tour with two sit-down tastings included, through the vibrant and fascinating gangland area of New York’s East Village and Little Italy.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: East Village, East Village, New York City, New York

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery Church, 131 E 10th St, New York City, NY 10003-7504

Explore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.

Stop At: Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden, Bowery and Houston Streets, New York City, NY

Hear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.

Duration: 3 minutes

Pass By: Nolita, New York City, NY

Visit Elizabeth Street where multiple crime family " social clubs" filled the street and the center of Mafia drug activity know as The French Connection

Stop At: St. Patrick's Old Cathedral, 263 Mulberry St, New York City, NY 10012-3375

Hear the history of the church including Godfather movie filmed on location and Mean Streets movies

Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Little Italy, Little Italy, New York City, New York

Visit local, historic food joints --including the room where the Mafia was formed -- for Italian style dinner tastings, including a "primo" and a "second piatto". Any drinks you wish to have, you may purchase on the day of the tour.

End your tour with a delicious ‘dolce’, a cream-filled Sicilian Cannoli at the best pastry shop in town.

Duration: 1 hour

• Spaghetti and Meatball, Cheese Stop, Eggplant Parm, Sicilian cannoli.
• Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
• Vegetarian options are available on request.
• Headsets
• Dinner - 4 food stops makes this an entire meal for most. Stops are full portions not samples.

• Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
• Gratuities are not included.
• Transportation on the day (if required).

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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

174 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

3 hours 5 minutes