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Mobsters Ghosts and Crime Walking Tour of NYC Mafia Legends

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2 hours

Description

Highlights


  • Tour the hidden underworld of historic New York City
  • Learn the secrets of Chinatown, Little Italy & Greenwich Village
  • Explore the haunts of famous gangsters like John Gotti & Lucky Luciano
  • Visit The Five Points – featured in “Gangs of New York”
  • See the old cathedral where “The Godfather” was filmed

Mobsters, Ghosts & Crime Walking Tour of NYC | Haunted History & Mafia Legends


Uncover New York City’s hidden underworld on this captivating 2-hour walking tour through The Five Points, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Greenwich Village — neighborhoods infamous for their gangster history and haunted sites.


Led by knowledgeable historians, explore the haunts and hideouts of legendary mobsters like John Gotti and Lucky Luciano. Hear gripping true crime stories and chilling ghost tales as you visit iconic spots such as Chinatown’s “Blood Alley,” the notorious Five Points gang territory, and mafia hotspots in Little Italy.


Experience a unique stop inside the Basilica of St. Patrick, featured in The Godfather, and discover haunted houses and historic crime scenes where New York’s past still lingers.


Ideal for history enthusiasts and families alike, this tour includes regular stops and engaging storytelling that brings NYC’s dark past to life.


  • What's Included?

    • Two-hour walking tour
    • Professional historian guide
    • Entry to Basilica of St Patrick (daytime tours only)

  • Exclusions

    • Tip or gratuity

  • Please note

    • The tour is 1 ¼ miles long
    • The tour is family friendly
    • There is a refreshment and restroom break on the tour
    • Minors 17 or under must be accompanied by an adult
    • Tour departs rain or shine.
    • This tour is wheelchair and stroller/pram accessible
    • Service animals are allowed, but not pets.
    • Not recommended for people with mobility issues

  • What do I need to bring?

    • Comfortable Walking Shoes
    • Weather appropriate clothing

  • Itinerary

    Five Points


    Chinatown

    New York


    Little Italy

    10013 New York


    The West Village

  • Meeting Points

    You can start this experience at the following places.


    Worth Street & Mulberry Street

    Mulberry Street 24, 10013 New York, US

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