Mafia History Walking Tour in Little Italy, New York City New York City: Mafia History Walking Tour in Little Italy
ID: GYG471223-843219
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Take a walking tour through NYC's Little Italy and learn about the dark history of notorious mobsters. Listen to stories of liquor trafficking during prohibition and see the Ravenite Social Club.
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 19th century neighborhood popularized by the film Gangs of New York.
Duration: 90 minutes
Distance: 1 mile / 1.5 km
Start Times: 2pm Tue, 5pm Thu, 11am Fri, 2pm Sun
Price per person is lower the more guests are booked.
Highlights
- Get ready for a spine-tingling journey through Little Italy’s criminal past
- See where John Gotti, the boss of the Gambino crime family, held court
- Visit the restaurant where mobster "Crazy" Joey Gallo was gunned down
- Discover how gangster "Lucky" Luciano transformed organized crime
- Learn how early blank hand gangs evolved into modern crime syndicates
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour may be cancelled due to inclement weather predicted 24 hours in advance in which case you will receive a full refund.
Meet on the sidewalk next to the DaSalvio Playground at 44 Spring Street on the corner of Mulberry. Look for the guide in a white cap. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts as the tour will start promptly on time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
