True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective + Cannoli

Step into New York’s true-crime past on a Mafia Walking Tour led by a retired NYPD detective.
Explore the hidden corners of the East Village and Little Italy as your guide — a local and former officer — shares firsthand stories about the Mafia’s influence on the city and what it was like to walk these same streets while on the job.

We’ll begin with a behind-the-scenes visit to John’s of 12th Street, one of New York’s most historic red-sauce restaurants with deep Mafia ties.

From there, we’ll walk through the East Village, Nolita, and Little Italy, stopping at real-life landmarks connected to organized crime and neighborhood life.
The tour ends on a sweet note in Little Italy, where you’ll enjoy a handmade Sicilian cannoli from a family-run pastry shop established in 1931.

Along the way, your retired NYPD detective guide brings the city’s history to life — blending true crime, local culture, and personal experience for a one-of-a-kind NYC experience.

Info: Begin at one of New York’s most legendary red-sauce restaurants with deep Mafia roots, where your retired NYPD detective guide introduces the neighborhood’s hidden history.

Info: Pass by true-crime and historical locations, including St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery and former Mafia meeting spots.

Info: Hear about the Five Families and real-life stories of organized crime in lower Manhattan.

Info: Finish your walk with a handmade Sicilian cannoli and final stories from your guide about life in the old neighborhood.

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