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15 Best NYC Mafia & Gangster Tours

The mob history 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

“The True Crime NYC: Mafia walk was a great experience. My wife and I had a great time listening to all the stories from the NYPD detective. The spaghetti meal was delicious! The Restaurant was so historic, original and completely unique. We thoroughly enjoyed every…”

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3.New York City: Gangsters and Ghosts 2-Hour Walking Tour

Explore NYC's dark past with this 2-hour walking tour through famous neighborhoods, uncovering gangs, ghosts, and hidden stories with expert guides.

★ 4.7

“Loved it!! Seth was our guide he was fantastic, very knowledgeable and just all round easy to talk to. amazing to learn so much regarding china town and little Italy, a must see if you’d love to learn more about the mobs!! we really enjoyed…”

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4.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

“Well worth doing. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us much information that we did not know about”

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7.NYC: Mafia Experience and Local Food with NYPD Guide

Explore NYC’s mafia and Italian food scenes with retired NYPD detectives in a 3-hour walking tour in Little Italy and East Village. Authentic stories and delicious bites await.

★ 4.8

“Dennis was a wonderful knowledgeable guide. So many great stories and facts. Both restaurants were amazing!!! The parmigiana rolitini was out of this world!!! Then the bakery at the end was incredible !!!!”

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8.New York: Mafia and Gangster History Tour in Little Italy

Discover New York’s gangster past with a 2-hour walking tour through Little Italy, exploring mob hotspots, iconic stories, and historic sites for $32.

★ 4.6

“The tour guide (Tom) was so knowledgable and explained everything perfectly!! Lovely man & we really enjoyed ourselves! Through the freezing cold temperature, he powered through! Thanks for making it great Tom!”

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9.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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10.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

“We got an insider look at New York. We saw places that we didn’t know about and learned a lot of history. The food was delicious. Dennis, out guide, was incredible.”

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12.NYC Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts, Murders, and Mafia

Discover NYC's dark side on this 1.5-hour walking tour exploring haunted landmarks, mafia tales, and ghostly legends with engaging guides and interactive fun.

★ 5.0

“I had a great time! This tour gave me a completely different perspective on NYC. I’ve been to Washington Square Park before, but I had no idea it was once a burial ground! Seriously creepy in the best way. The guide, Alex, was also super…”

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13.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

“Great tour with lots of interesting information about Little Italy. Our tour guide was fabulous and he showed us historical pictures and newspapers articles to go along with the sites we visited. Our tour guide also gave us great food and restaurant recommendations.”

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14.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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