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NYC Mafia Walking Tour of Little Italy 2 hr
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
AverageTop 34% in New York City
4 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New York City
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 1, 2026
Explore Little Italy’s mafia history with native New Yorker Eric Ferrara, a local historian and author with deep neighborhood ties.
About this tour
Discover the stories behind Little Italy’s underworld on a NYC Mafia Walking Tour led by Eric Ferrara, a native New Yorker whose family has lived in the neighborhood for four generations. As founder of the Lower East Side History Project and a seven-time published author, Ferrara brings more than two decades of research and 150 years of community insight to the walk.
Hear first-hand accounts and local history shaped by Ferrara’s work with the former Museum of the American Gangster, film and television projects, law enforcement agencies, crime victims, and the families and estates of figures discussed on the tour. His books include Manhattan Mafia Guide, and his consulting credits include The Irishman, Boardwalk Empire, and Making of the Mob.
This two-hour NYC Mafia Walking Tour offers a perspective grounded in research and neighborhood connections, not recycled summaries. Meet outside the former Bank of America, a short walk from the F train’s 2nd Avenue/Lower East Side station, and explore Little Italy’s past with a knowledgeable local historian.
Highlights
- Hear Little Italy’s underworld history from a native New Yorker and published author
- Explore stories shaped by four generations of family ties to the neighborhood
- Gain insight from more than two decades of active research
What's included
Included
- Professional local historian tour guide
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5.00 / 5 · 4 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible; all areas and surfaces are accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet outside the former Bank of America; the closest subway is the F train to 2nd Avenue/Lower East Side, then walk four blocks north on 2nd Avenue
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 4 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
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- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 34% in New York City means it ranks in the top 34% of tours in New York City by this score.
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