New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD
Overview
About
Explore the rich history of the Mafia in Little Italy, New York City. Join our guided walking tour, led by a knowledgeable guide and accompanied by an NYPD officer. This unique tour will take you through the streets of Little Italy, revealing the hidden history of the Mafia in this neighborhood. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the fascinating world of the Mafia in Little Italy, New York City.
What you'll do
What is included?
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Strong Language and sometimes Graphic descriptions of murders
- Not recommended for travelers with walking problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Meet your host
Itinerary
New York City Cultural Neighborhood Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD in New York City, United States. This cultural neighborhood tours experience includes 10 stops over 1 day. Duration: 3 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
John's of 12th Street
East Village
The Village has been a NYC Mafia stronghold since 1900 together we visit key Mafia locations where all 5 families operated.
New York Marble Cemetery
The first public cemetery in NYC Marbel Hill is below ground vaults demanded by NYC in order to protect its citizens from diseases. The site is also open to the public every first Sunday of the month
East Village
This is where Cosa Nostra "Our thing" began.
188 1st Ave
Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden
Considered the oldest community garden in New York, Liz Christy Community Garden was established in 1973. In late 1973 and early 1974, the community activist group the Green Guerillas, among them an energetic member named Liz Christy, cleared the lot at the northeast corner of the Bowery and East Houston. In late April 1974, the New York City Office of Housing Preservation and Development agreed to rent the site for a $1 a month to the Bowery Houston Community Farm and Garden. The land where the Liz Christy Garden now stands has seen many changes in its history.
Albanese Meats & Poultry
Ravenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family
Chinatown
Little Italy
Little Italy is a neighborhood in New York City that began developing in the 1840s when Italian immigrants began to settle in the area1. The area was first home to Dutch settlers and the Lenape tribe during the 1600s2. The neighborhood was popular amongst immigrants because of its population of local Italian speakers and traditional Italian culture1. Originally, Little Italy spanned from Lafayette Street to the Bowery and from Kenmare to Canal, but today it takes up roughly three blocks on Mulberry Street
This concludes the tour.
