Mafia History Tour: Explore Little Italy's Underworld
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Embark on a thrilling Mafia History Tour in New York's Little Italy. Explore the underworld, from black hand gangs to the rise of notorious mobsters. Discover the secrets of organized crime and visit infamous locations. Optional: see spots from The Godfather and Gangs of New York. Join now!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Little Italy - Learn about early Black Hand gangs and how they evolved into the Mafia during prohibition and Lucky Luciano who created The Commission of The Five Families.
  • Ravenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family - See where Dapper Don John Gotti held court.
  • Lt. Petrosino Square - Meet Lieutenant Petrosino, an early crime fighter against the Black Hand gangs.
  • The Police Building - See Police Headquarters, and learn about Frank Serpico, a cop who fought against corruption.
  • Umbertos Clam House - Head to the restaurant where Crazy Joey Gallo met his bloody end.
  • The Five Points - See the notorious neighborhood where gangs battled in the 19th Century, popularized by the film Gangs of New York.
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour
Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling adventure through New York’s Little Italy with our Mafia History Tour. Accompanied by our informed guides, visit the exact sites where some of America’s most infamous gangster episodes played out.

Experience the grim tales of the city’s dark underworld, from the brutal methods of early Proto-Mafia groups to the illicit alcohol smuggling during the prohibition era.

Gain knowledge about Giuseppe Morello, America’s first Mafia boss, and Joe ‘the Boss’ Masseria, the most influential mobster amid prohibition.

Uncover how Lucky Luciano brought about a drastic transformation in organized crime via the formation of the infamous Five Families. Also, visit the social club where John Gotti, the stylish Mafia boss, presided.

The tour also features a stop at the restaurant where Crazy Joey Gallo met his violent demise.

Duration: One and a half hours
Distance: 1.5 miles or 2.5 km
Start Times: 2 pm on Tuesdays, 11 am on Thursdays, 5 pm on Fridays* (from April to October), 2 pm on Sundays

Location
44 Spring St
Spring Street
Meet on the sidewalk next to the DaSalvio Playground at 44 Spring Street on the corner of Mulberry. Look for the guide in a white cap. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the start time as the tour will start promptly on time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Armando_h
Mar 23, 2024
Great Tour - 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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Daniel_s
Dec 14, 2023
Good walking tour - Great tour, great guide with lots of knowledge on the subject and what happened, definitely recommend this
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Gwendysyd
Oct 1, 2023
Captivating Journey into Mafia History! - This tour was a very interesting and fascinating way to get to know the heart of Little Italy. Even if I've never been particularly drawn to the world of mafia lore, I must admit I'm really glad I chose to go for it! Our guide, Tom, was very friendly and professional. His in-depth knowledge and passion for the subject matter was clearly visible and he made the tour not only educational but also entertaining. If you're into mafia, I definitely recommend this tour, but I recommend giving it a go even if you're not a die hard fan. It was exciting to observe the transformation of Little Italy and its vibrant culture with insights into its rich history. For me it was a memorable experience that left me with a deeper appreciation for this iconic neighborhood!
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Jimmyblodget
Aug 22, 2023
Amazing places of mob history - Amazing to see places I knew about like the ravenite social club. I would just have walked by. Extra stop at five points was crazy to see how the city has changed since gangs of NY.
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