New York Mafia History Walking Tour 2 hr

Walk through Little Italy and uncover the people, power struggles, and crimes that shaped New York’s mob history. This 2-hour New York Mafia History Walking Tour covers about 1 mile (1.5 km), bringing notorious stories to life on the streets where they unfolded.

Hear how early Black Hand gangs used violence and how Prohibition fueled battles over the liquor trade. Follow the rise of Joe “The Boss” Masseria and learn how Lucky Luciano reshaped organized crime through the Commission of Five Families, along with his wartime deal with the government. Visit the infamous Ravenite Social Club and explore the rise and fall of John Gotti, the “Dapper Don.” The tour also recalls crime fighters Lieutenant Petrosino and Frank Serpico, then stops at locations tied to the deaths of “Sally Bugs” Briguglio and Crazy Joey Gallo. You can also see sites featured in The Godfather and The Sopranos.

With a maximum of 10 guests, this New York Mafia History Walking Tour offers an intimate way to connect the neighborhood’s streets with its dramatic past. Meet your guide in a white cap at Spring and Mulberry Streets, and arrive 10 minutes early to join the walk. Reserve your place and discover Little Italy’s stories on foot.