Take a thrilling journey though mob history on this walking tour in New York's Little Italy, where some of the most notorious events in American gangster lore took place.
Start with the violent tactics of early black hand gangs and the battles to control the liquor trade during prohibition, leading to the rise of Joe "The Boss" Masseria.
Learn how Lucky Luciano revolutionized organized crime with The Commission of Five Families and his unlikely deal with the government during World War Two.
See the infamous Ravenite Social Club and follow the rise and fall of Dapper Don John Gotti.
Meet Lieutenant Petrosino, an early crime fighter, and Frank Serpico, who risked his life to expose police corruption.
End with visits to the spots where mobsters "Sally Bugs" Briguglio and Crazy Joey Gallo met their bloody demise.
Optionally, see locations from The Godfather and continue to Five Points, the notorious neighborhood popularized by the film Gangs of New York.
Distance: 1 mile / 1.5 km
Posted By : Patrick_F
Very informative. We all really enjoyed the pictures, stories & history provided throughout the Mafia history tour in Little Italy.
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Posted On : 2024-07-05 15:34:49 
Posted By : Vipul_S
So if you want to know the history of Italians and of course The Godfather movies and the related crime families and where all the action occurred, you want to take this tour. You learn so much with this guide and its amazing his knowledge of the exact dates. He will take you to places where there are normal clothing shops or restaurants but which used to be the "gathering" spots or where the assignations happened. I doubt even the folks who work in these places know the significance of the historical events that took place. The guide really know this stuff and its an easy 1 1/2 hours of really entertaining and historical inference. Everything was on time and the guide takes you to the exact spots where "things" happened!
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Posted On : 2024-06-19 23:00:07
Posted By : Simon_J
A great tour and incredibly well researched. Lots of mafia and a little bit of The Godfather. Good value for money too.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 15:21:51
Posted By : Armando_H
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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Posted On : 2024-03-23 13:30:52
Posted By : Daniel_S
Great tour, great guide with lots of knowledge on the subject and what happened, definitely recommend this
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Posted On : 2023-12-14 12:58:49
Posted By : gwendysyd
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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Posted On : 2023-10-01 15:18:38 
Posted By : JimmyBlodget
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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Posted On : 2023-08-22 16:44:09
