New York City Mafia and Local Food Walking Tour led by NYPD Guides
by NYPD Police Tours
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The New York City Mafia and Local Food Walking Tour led by NYPD Guides lasts about three and a half hours and begins at either 4:30PM or 5:15PM in Manhattan. The tour starts inside the back room of John’s of 12th Street, a historic Italian restaurant in the East Village that opened in 1908. This restaurant was once a speakeasy during Prohibition and is known for its Mafia connections, including the 1922 assassination of a Morello family hitman that took place there. The guide, an active or retired NYPD detective with firsthand experience in the area, shares personal stories and true crime history during the visit, which lasts about 45 minutes. Afterward, the group walks through the East Village and Little Italy neighborhoods, covering sites linked to Mafia and organized crime history. The route includes landmarks such as St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, the oldest continuous site of Christian worship in New York City, and St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in Nolita, built in the early 1800s in the Gothic Revival style. The walk also passes through Mulberry Street, the center of the annual Feast of San Gennaro held after Labor Day. Along the way, the guide points out various locations with Mafia significance and shares insights based on their law enforcement background. The tour includes a full two-course dinner featuring local Italian-American dishes, with vegetarian options available upon advance request. Drinks are not included but can be purchased during the tour. The walking distance covers approximately three and a half hours through Manhattan’s East Village and Little Italy. This tour is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
John’s of 12th Street
Meet inside the back room of John’s of 12th Street, a historic Italian restaurant in the East Village that opened in 1908. It served as a speakeasy during Prohibition where wine and whiskey were made in the basement. The restaurant is known for Mafia connections, including the 1922 assassination of hitman Umberto Rocco Valenti during a peace meeting. This site has appeared in shows like Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos.
45 min
Manhattan Overview
An overview of Manhattan, the smallest and most densely populated borough of New York City, located mostly on Manhattan Island. It serves as the economic and administrative center of the city as well as a major cultural, financial, media, and entertainment hub.
St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery
Visit St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery at 131 East 10th Street in the East Village. This Episcopal parish site has hosted continuous Christian worship since the mid-17th century, making it the oldest such location in New York City.
Population History of Manhattan’s 17th Ward
Manhattan's 17th ward, including the western East Village and Lower East Side, had a population of 18,000 in 1840, which increased to over 43,000 by 1850 and reached 73,000 by 1860, making it the city's most populated ward at that time. Following the Panic of 1837, construction slowed, leading to a shortage of housing units for immigrants and causing many houses in lower Manhattan to be subdivided.
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
See the Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral in Nolita, Lower Manhattan. Built from 1809 to 1815 in Gothic Revival style by Joseph-François Mangin, it was the former cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York.
Little Italy Neighborhood
Walk through the area formerly recognized as Little Italy, now changed by rising rents. The neighborhood hosts the annual Feast of San Gennaro on Mulberry Street after Labor Day, an event shown in The Godfather Part II.
Photo Opportunity Spot
Stop at a location with iconic New York City buildings used in many films and TV shows, providing a good backdrop for photos related to the Mafia tour.
Sicilian Cannoli
Enjoy a full-sized Sicilian cannoli as part of the food included on the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
We will meet INSIDE the restaurant called "John's of 12th Street" 2nd Ave and E 12 street Manhattan
End point
Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New York City Mafia and Local Food Walking Tour led by NYPD Guides
by NYPD Police Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$258Overview
The New York City Mafia and Local Food Walking Tour led by NYPD Guides lasts about three and a half hours and begins at either 4:30PM or 5:15PM in Manhattan. The tour starts inside the back room of John’s of 12th Street, a historic Italian restaurant in the East Village that opened in 1908. This restaurant was once a speakeasy during Prohibition and is known for its Mafia connections, including the 1922 assassination of a Morello family hitman that took place there. The guide, an active or retired NYPD detective with firsthand experience in the area, shares personal stories and true crime history during the visit, which lasts about 45 minutes. Afterward, the group walks through the East Village and Little Italy neighborhoods, covering sites linked to Mafia and organized crime history. The route includes landmarks such as St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery, the oldest continuous site of Christian worship in New York City, and St. Patrick's Old Cathedral in Nolita, built in the early 1800s in the Gothic Revival style. The walk also passes through Mulberry Street, the center of the annual Feast of San Gennaro held after Labor Day. Along the way, the guide points out various locations with Mafia significance and shares insights based on their law enforcement background. The tour includes a full two-course dinner featuring local Italian-American dishes, with vegetarian options available upon advance request. Drinks are not included but can be purchased during the tour. The walking distance covers approximately three and a half hours through Manhattan’s East Village and Little Italy. This tour is not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
John’s of 12th Street
Meet inside the back room of John’s of 12th Street, a historic Italian restaurant in the East Village that opened in 1908. It served as a speakeasy during Prohibition where wine and whiskey were made in the basement. The restaurant is known for Mafia connections, including the 1922 assassination of hitman Umberto Rocco Valenti during a peace meeting. This site has appeared in shows like Boardwalk Empire and The Sopranos.
45 min
Manhattan Overview
An overview of Manhattan, the smallest and most densely populated borough of New York City, located mostly on Manhattan Island. It serves as the economic and administrative center of the city as well as a major cultural, financial, media, and entertainment hub.
St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery
Visit St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery at 131 East 10th Street in the East Village. This Episcopal parish site has hosted continuous Christian worship since the mid-17th century, making it the oldest such location in New York City.
Population History of Manhattan’s 17th Ward
Manhattan's 17th ward, including the western East Village and Lower East Side, had a population of 18,000 in 1840, which increased to over 43,000 by 1850 and reached 73,000 by 1860, making it the city's most populated ward at that time. Following the Panic of 1837, construction slowed, leading to a shortage of housing units for immigrants and causing many houses in lower Manhattan to be subdivided.
St. Patrick's Old Cathedral
See the Basilica of Saint Patrick's Old Cathedral in Nolita, Lower Manhattan. Built from 1809 to 1815 in Gothic Revival style by Joseph-François Mangin, it was the former cathedral of the Archdiocese of New York.
Little Italy Neighborhood
Walk through the area formerly recognized as Little Italy, now changed by rising rents. The neighborhood hosts the annual Feast of San Gennaro on Mulberry Street after Labor Day, an event shown in The Godfather Part II.
Photo Opportunity Spot
Stop at a location with iconic New York City buildings used in many films and TV shows, providing a good backdrop for photos related to the Mafia tour.
Sicilian Cannoli
Enjoy a full-sized Sicilian cannoli as part of the food included on the tour.
10 min
Meeting point
We will meet INSIDE the restaurant called "John's of 12th Street" 2nd Ave and E 12 street Manhattan
End point
Your tour will end on the Corner of Mulberry and Canal Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.