New York Mob History Walking Tour

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

Meeting Point

44 Spring St

44 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, USA

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 start time as the tour will start promptly on time.

What's included:

• Walking tour and guide.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Little Italy

New York City, New York

Learn about early Black Hand gangs and how they evolved into the Mafia during prohibition and Lucky Luciano who created The Commission of The Five Families.

40 minutes

Ravenite Social Club/Former HQ Of Gambino Crime Family

247 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012, USA

See where Dapper Don John Gotti held court.

15 minutes

Lt. Petrosino Square

Lafayette St. &, Cleveland Pl, New York, NY 10012, USA

Meet Lieutenant Petrosino, an early crime fighter against the Black Hand gangs.

15 minutes

The Police Building

The Police Building, 240 Centre St, New York, NY 10013, USA

See Police Headquarters, and learn about Frank Serpico, a cop who fought against corruption.

15 minutes

Umbertos Clam House

132 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA

Head to the restaurant where Crazy Joey Gallo met his bloody end.

15 minutes

158 Worth St

158 Worth St, New York, NY 10013, USA

See the notorious neighborhood where gangs battled in the 19th Century, popularized by the film Gangs of New York.

20 minutes