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New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour led by NYPD Guides
Recommended by 96% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceNew York City, USA
- 3 hours 5 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore New York’s East Village and Little Italy in a unique way on this mafia and local food tasting half-day walking tour. Led by a retired NYPD guide, visit locations with mob connections, hear true crime stories, and taste Italian dishes—enough to equal a full three-course meal—at different local favorite venues along the way.
- Walking and tasting tour through NYC’s East Village and Little Italy
- Hear insider mafia and crime stories from retired NYPD guide
- Includes three full-size portions of food at three locations
- Combine history, true crime, sightseeing, and food tasting in one tour
Sample Menu
Main
First Course- Spaghetti with Meatball at the meeting point
Full portion spaghetti with what I believe to be the best meatball in NYC
Main
Second Course: Eggplant Rollatini in Little Italy
Full portion eggplant lightly breaded with mozzarella stuffing and a nice light tomato sauce
Dessert
Sicilian Cannoli
A full sized house made cannoli (multiple flavors to choose) from my favorite local pastry shop in Little Italy
What's Included
- Spaghetti and Meatball, Eggplant Rollatini Parm, Sicilian cannoli.
- Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides & NYC Mafia expert.
- Vegetarian options are available with advanced request.
- Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
- Gratuities are not included. We very much appreciate them!
- Transportation on the day (if required).
Meeting and Pickup
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
End point
- 108 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA
Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.
Start time .05:15 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with leg or walking problems
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
635 reviews
James_L, Dec 2024
An amazing experience. Gives you a real flavour of the history of the mafia in New York. A fantastic guide with lots of authentic information and delicious Italian food.
Karen_H, Dec 2024
The tour guide was friendly and considerate of our late arrival. We had a long walk between the first and second restaurant. It was brutally cold and he made us stand outside while he told us stories about his childhood , his grandfather, his apartment growing up etc . The stories he told were mostly about him and his relationships to the people in the mafia. We were Looking for more factual information about the mafia and their impact then and now in Little Italy. Too little actual information, too much reminiscing .
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks for the feedback. Because your group arrived over an hour late to the experience you missed most of the content and the food.
Terri_F, Dec 2024
Dennis was a great tour guide. He had history to share about life in Little Italy as well as his own experiences.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks for joining Terry
William_C, Dec 2024
Such a cool experience. Dennis is a great tour guide and obviously knows what he is talking about. If you want to see all the famous sites, and eat in one of the most historical mafia rooms, book this tour with Dennis
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks again William great meeting you
Katherine_K, Dec 2024
Dennis was a wonderful guide; so informative and interesting. Every visitor to NY should take this tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hey thanks again Katherine I enjoyed having walk with me
Judith_C, Dec 2024
The tour guide Dennis made the tour! The food was great, walk interesting but meeting him was so incredibly interesting and fun !
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks Judith it was nice having come out
Richard_A, Dec 2024
Great experience from start to finish. Was great to see and hear from Dennis what life was really like growing up in this area of NY.
Awesome chat, beautiful food and a gear hoist in Dennis. The best thing we did in the 5days in NY.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Richard thanks again I appreciate having you join me
Velissa_P, Dec 2024
Do not miss this tour! So much more than a typical tour. We travel a lot, have done tours and aren’t afraid of discovering things on our own but damn, this was so amazing! The places we stopped welcomed him/us with open arms and a big smile. Food and drinks were great. We are from Houston, Texas and not easily impressed and yet we were SO very impressed. It is as if you walked up to a nice stranger on the street. You looked into his eyes and just knew he had lived on hell of a life in NYC and asked him, so whats your story and he started talking. Simply captivating and authentic. Loved it.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Velissa thank you for saying that- I strive to make this unlike anything else and I am happy you acknowledged that. Hope to see you out again
REGINALD_M, Dec 2024
Amazing tour with Dennis O’Leary. He grew up on Mulberry Street during the 60s and his account of what went on in Little Italy is authentic and mind expanding. Best tour ever. Food was amazing and we met some great folk from the neighborhood because everyone knows Dennis.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks again Reginald i enjoyed having you join me
Jayne_B, Dec 2024
We fully appreciate why this is the top tour in New York
Dennis our guide was amazing, very interesting tour.
Good choice of food outlets which we wouldn’t have found y ourselves!
Go dressed appropriately it was very wet on the night we did it and very cold.
Well worth going a good experience
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Thanks again for joining me Jayne. Appreciate you review!
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