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15 Best NYC Mafia & Gangster Tours

Five Points, Little Italy’s old rackets and Gotti’s neighborhood, narrated by guides who occasionally include a retired cop. The stories are local, specific and mostly unprintable.

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

Discover NYC’s East Village and Little Italy with a 3-hour mafia and food tour guided by a retired NYPD officer, blending history, crime stories, and full-sized Italian dishes.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Such a great experience! Our tour guide was very informative and entertaining to listen to. The meatballs and cannoli were great! Would definitely recommend!!”

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2.True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective & Local Food

Explore NYC's mafia history with retired NYPD detectives, authentic stories, historic locations, and delicious Italian food in this immersive walking tour.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic time, the guide was passionate and knowledgeable, amazing to walk the same streets where organised crime in America was born.”

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3.New York City The Sopranos Iconic Locations Bus Tour

Discover over 40 iconic *Sopranos* filming locations around NYC and New Jersey on this 4-hour guided bus tour led by a local actor. Perfect for fans seeking authentic, behind-the-scenes insights.

★ 4.5

“Iinteresting tour with many details that we learned thanks to the really good knowledge of the guide. Popular locations from the show as Bada Bing and Holstens are real vibe. Don't stop believin'.”

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4.True Crime New York: NYPD-Guided Mafia Walking Tour w/ Food

Explore NYC’s Mafia history with a retired NYPD detective guide, authentic food, and insider stories in Little Italy and the East Village.

★ 4.6

“Dennis was excellent. Fascinating tales told in a relaxed and very engaging manner inviting questions. We loved the whole morning and it was fun being in John’s restaurant.”

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8.NYC Gangster and Mob Private Walking Tour

Discover NYC's mafia past with this private 2-hour walking tour through Little Italy, Chinatown, and Five Points, led by passionate guides.

★ 5.0

“Ray did an exceptional tour and was full of information on the mob/mafia and history of them. He had a large binder full of pictures, newspaper clippings, and various other visuals to help us understand and truly understand the mob/mafia. The day we went was…”

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9.New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD

Discover NYC's mafia past with a guided walking tour through Little Italy, Chinatown, and East Village, featuring authentic food, landmarks, and stories.

★ 5.0

“Super fun tour with delicious food!! Frank knows his mafia history and his stories were fantastic! Frank was accommodating and a great guide! Thanks for a fun tour!”

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12.Mafia Gangster History in Little Italy, New York Walking Tour

Discover New York’s mafia past on this 2-hour walking tour through Little Italy, visiting iconic sites, learning about gangsters, and exploring film locations.

★ 4.5

“Quite informative and entertaining. Interesting how many of the “mob movies” have taken actual events from the past. Tom was a great guide!”

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13.NYC Bar Tour: Gangsters, Heroes + Bright Lights of Broadway

Discover Hell’s Kitchen’s vibrant nightlife, gangster tales, and Broadway spirit on this 3.5-hour guided bar tour with VIP access, prizes, and stunning views.

★ 4.6

“Our tour guide was lovely! Glad I went as would never seen that part in New York! Ended up in a piano bar where I met some other amazing people that weren’t on the trip! So amazing all round! NYC is the best!!”

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15.Night Out Tour: Gangsters, Heroes and Bright Lights of NYC

Discover NYC’s nightlife on a guided 3-hour tour exploring Hell's Kitchen’s bars, speakeasies, and dance clubs with skip-the-line access and lively storytelling.

★ 5.0

“Met some friendly people . First 3 bars are priced high and do automatic gratuities last 2 stops had great music / live band and better drink prices I enjoyed those 2 our tour guide Bella was nice I wish she dressed for the night…”

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