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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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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

“Brought back great memories of a great show with our host Jacopo. He was fantastic and very knowledgeable”

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5.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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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

“I really enjoyed the tour. The guide ( Dennis I believe he was called) had incredible knowledge of the area and the history. The food in the restaurant was really good too. It was a really good vibe in there and you can tell it…”

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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

“We had a wonderful experience learning about the top 5 Mafia families and walking all around Little Italy. Joel is an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge. He was very entertaining in his way of delivering the information. We would definitely recommend this…”

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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

“Our tour guide, Dennis, was fabulous! He was knowledgeable, kind and went out of his way to insure that all were enjoying the tour! We started out in a restaurant with great history and learned something each strip of the way.”

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11.NYC Private Mafia Tour by Luxury Vehicle

Explore New York City's mafia history in a private, 6-hour luxury vehicle tour visiting key mob sites, with expert guides and flexible pacing.

★ 5.0

“Joel did an amazing job of presenting a treasure cove of Mob history. So well researched and delivered in a professional and entertaining manor. Efficient and concise balanced with depth and well curated stops and scenes to deliver vignettes of the history. My son and…”

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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

“Amazing tour, highly educational with lots of surprise treats! The hosts were amazing, lived here for 6 years and still learned a lot. Great for tourists and natives alike.”

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