Little Italy , Chinatown Crime Walk with Retired NYPD Detective

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New York City, USA

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Overview

Why our experience over all others? 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.

What's Included

  • Snacks The best Sicilian cannoli in Little Italy. Full sized not that crappy tour company cannoli lol
  • Spaghetti Tasting at one of NYC's Oldest Mafia Italian Restaurants
  • Tour operates in ALL WEATHER
  • Gratuities are not included.
  • Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

East 12th Street
New York, NY 10003, USA

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End point

Mulberry Street
New York, NY 10013, USA

Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.

What To Expect

New York City

Get 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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Village

We 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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Village

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mark's-in-the-Bowery Church (Pass By)

Explore second avenue's prohibition history as we walk along this famous avenue exploring places most tours miss.
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Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden

Hear about this amazing urban garden and its connection to the New York mafia.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ravenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family

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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Little Italy

End 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
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Bella Ferrara

Enjoy 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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking / leg conditions
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Little Italy , Chinatown Crime Walk with Retired NYPD Detective?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • SnacksThe best Sicilian cannoli in Little Italy. Full sized not that crappy tour company cannoli lol
  • Spaghetti Tasting at one of NYC's Oldest Mafia Italian Restaurants
  • Tour operates in ALL WEATHER
  • Insider Story from Retired NYPD guides who are NYC Mafia experts.
  • Gratuities are not included.
  • Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with walking / leg conditions
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Customers who have not reached the legal age for alcohol consumption, that is 18 years, will not be served alcoholic beverages
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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