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New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.7 out of 10

GoodTop 21% in New York City

1,543 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Mafia-linked streets with NYPD guides, hear firsthand stories, and enjoy spaghetti and meatballs followed by Sicilian cannoli.

About this tour

Walk the East Village and Little Italy with guides who know New York’s Mafia history firsthand. This New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour pairs personal stories from retired or active NYPD detectives and local experts with a generous neighborhood meal.

Meet inside John's of 12th Street, a famous red-sauce restaurant featured in The Sopranos and Get Gotti. From there, explore streets associated with notorious crime stories as your guide shares experiences from the neighborhoods and the people who shaped them. The 210-minute walk includes a full portion of spaghetti and meatballs and ends with a full-size Sicilian cannoli. Vegetarian options are available with advance request. Drinks are not included, but can be purchased on the day.

The New York City Mafia and Local Food Tour begins at either 4:30 PM or 5:15 PM. Meet your guide inside the restaurant at 2nd Avenue and East 12th Street. Come ready for vivid local history, true-crime tales, and a satisfying taste of old-school New York.

Highlights

  • Walk East Village and Little Italy streets tied to New York’s Mafia history
  • Hear firsthand stories from retired or active NYPD detectives and local experts
  • Enjoy a full portion of spaghetti and meatballs, followed by Sicilian cannoli
  • Visit a famous red-sauce restaurant featured in The Sopranos and Get Gotti

What's included

Included

  • Guided stories from a retired or active NYPD detective and NYC Mafia expert
  • Full portion of spaghetti and meatballs
  • Full-size Sicilian cannoli
  • Vegetarian options with advance request

Not included

  • Drinks, available for purchase on the day
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation, if required

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Important information

  • Meet inside John's of 12th Street, at 2nd Avenue and East 12th Street in Manhattan
  • Start times are 4:30 PM or 5:15 PM
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Nearby public transportation options are available
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Not recommended for travelers with leg or walking problems

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 210 minutes.

What Food is included?

Enjoy a full portion of spaghetti and meatballs, followed by a full-size Sicilian cannoli. Vegetarian options are available with advance request.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks can be purchased on the day.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet inside John's of 12th Street at 2nd Avenue and East 12th Street in Manhattan.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is listed as wheelchair accessible. Travelers with leg or walking problems are advised not to join.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.86 from 1,543 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.7. Top 21% in New York City means it ranks in the top 21% of tours in New York City by this score.

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