Top New York City Crime Tours

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Travel from the East Village to Little Italy alongside a retired NYPD detective on this exploration of the Big Apple’s criminal history. This guided walking tour delves deep into the underground crime rings of New York City. Hear real stories about the gangs and mafia families from former police officers who worked on the cases. Plus, take a bite out of the local food scene with complimentary cannoli and pasta (if option selected).

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True Crime NYC: Mafia Walk w/Ret. NYPD Detective and Local Food

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $79

Step into NYC's hidden underworld on this Mobsters, Ghosts & Crime Walking Tour, where true crime, gangster history, & haunted legends collide. Explore the city’s most infamous neighborhoods, including Chinatown’s Blood Alley, once the deadly turf of rival tongs, & 5 Points, notorious for violent gangs & historic crime. Discover the rise of the Mafia in Little Italy, passing former mob social clubs, restaurants, & streets tied to real executions & power struggles involving legendary figures like Lucky Luciano & John Gotti. In the West Village & Greenwich Village, haunted brownstones & historic crime scenes reveal chilling stories of restless spirits & tragic events. The tour concludes near Washington Square Park, built over a former burial ground where unexplained sightings & eerie encounters have been reported for generations. Led by knowledgeable guides, this experience includes regular stops, engaging storytelling & authentic locations bringing New York’s dark past vividly to life.

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NYC Mobsters Ghosts & Crime Walking Tour Mafia Legends

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $40

The Venetian Room inside one of the mansions

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Gilded Age Mansions Tour in New York

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $40

NO Mafia cases, no ghosts -- We will visit the locations of 3 bizarre and mysterious murders from the "gritty city" era (1980s + 1990s) of New York City. One of the cases is unsolved - we will discuss various theories and attempt to solve the case. The other 2 cases - though technically "solved" - left many tangled strands that have never been fully untangled. If you enjoy true crime cases that get you "hooked" - this is your tour. If you're interested in the gritty/sleazy/strange REAL New York City of the 1980s and 1990s - this is your tour. If you like true crime podcasts + books + documentaries - then you will LOVE this tour! Location -- we will walk through the lower half of Central Park, and then take a brief city bus ride to the edge of Times Square. Guide -- your tour guide (Eddie) is NYC's leading true crime historian. He has collaborated with The New York Times and Oxygen TV/NBC Television regarding true crime. He is a licensed attorney and longtime resident of New York City.

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Gritty NYC True Crime Tour Times Square and Central Park

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $99

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New York City: Mafia History in Little Italy Walking Tour w/NYPD

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $129

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New York: Hip-Hop, Murals, Sports & Dangerous Neighborhoods Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $69

New York’s Little Italy is famous for its old world charm and food. But the neighborhood is also full of lore, especially as the backdrop for some of the most notorious events in American gangster history. Your guide will take you on a walking tour through Little Italy, where you’ll hear about the evolution of organized crime in the area and the rise and fall of figures like John Gotti.

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Mafia Gangster History Walking Tour in Little Italy, New York

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $40

Transport yourself to the grittier New York of yesteryear in this tour through Manhattan. If you’re a fan of true crime podcasts and documentaries, this experience will grip you. Skip the mafia and ghost stories and visit the actual locations of four bizarre murders, including one with an occult backstory. Hear insider stories from your guide, who once lived in the building where one of the murders occurred.

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Gritty NYC True Crime Tour with a Lawyer

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $100

Special Offer

We’ll walk and spill tea on the most jaw-dropping scandals, affairs, misdeeds, and yes, even murders, that took place on the streets of NYC. Walking Tours are curated and custom NYC walking tours for curious locals and New York-minded guests led by Melissa Friedman, a licensed NYC tour guide, masters candidate in urban planning, and lifelong lover of this magical and complicated city, and obsessive long distance walker. On a tour, you’ll learn, laugh, and get your steps in. Most importantly, you’ll never look or feel like a clueless tourist.

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NYC Hottest Historical Gossip Exploration With an Urbanist

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Venture beyond Manhattan in a bus tour that will take you through four of the five New York City boroughs. Get a great overview of the city over the course of half a day–covering this much ground on your own would take far longer. See many of the must-see attractions in the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn as you get a more comprehensive understanding of the city’s distinct neighborhoods.

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Explore NYC- Tour of Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $65

Just listed Experience - Join an introspective walk with retired NYPD first responders WHO WHERE THERE ON 9/11. We are retired NYPD first responders guiding this experience including areas of the 911 Memorial where we visit places tours have no idea exist. We use photographs we’ve personally taken from Ground Zero that will help you experience what it was like to be a first responder on that fateful day. We begin visiting Lower Manhattan's iconic locations such at Alexander Hamilton Customs House, The Wall Street Bull, Fraunces Tavern, Wall Street and Trinity Church and then continue to Ground Zero guided by a retired NYPD Police Offer and Ground Zero survivor. The itinerary points out the route and locations we visit. We look forward to sharing our stories with you!

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New York City 9/11 Memorial Tour w/ Retired NYPD First Responder

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

from $49

Step off the tourist trail and experience New York City’s dark side on this spine-chilling group walking tour. Led by a local guide, you’ll uncover haunted landmarks, old mafia haunts, and eerie alleyways, all while hearing true crime stories and ghostly legends that reveal the city’s sinister past. Plus, make friends with like-minded travelers along the way and learn insider facts you’d miss touring alone.

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Ghosts, Murders, and Mafia: NYC Dark History Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $30

Guided by active and retired NYPD Detectives and Police Officers we offer a different perspective of Grand Central. A culmination of history and crime including WWII terror plots to Gansters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. We delve into current day true crime and treachery and the fascinating history and hidden secrets of Grand Central Terminal in this engaging guided tour. Over the course of approximately 2 hours, uncover architectural wonders and learn about the iconic terminal's role in New York City’s history as well as its criminal past. Perfect for history buffs or NYC Mafia & True Crime enthusiasts alike, this small group(20max) experience ensures you receive personalized insights from your police officer guide. - Duration: Approximately 2 hours - Explore iconic sites learning the history and their links to crime - Maximum group size of 20 for an intimate experience - Meeting point conveniently located at 60 E 42nd St, across from Grand Central Terminal

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New York City Grand Central Tales from Darkside with NYPD Guides

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $39

Likely to Sell Out

Discover a side of Midtown Manhattan you've never heard before on this engaging walking tour filled with sensational stories strange true tales once splashed across New York’s newspapers. This tour brings to life headline-worthy stories including alligators in the sewers, eccentric celebrities, a death-defying survival story, and the mystery of “The Missingest Man in America.” From the iconic Empire State Building to the unique history of Grand Central Terminal, each location reveals a captivating narrative. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, this tour offers a mix of famous sites and hidden gems alongside expert storytelling for a truly memorable experience. - Guided walking tour through Midtown Manhattan's most iconic locations - Hear fascinating and bizarre stories from NYC’s rich history - Visit landmarks like Macy's, Empire State Building, and Grand Central Terminal - Perfect for groups and individuals looking to uncover NYC's hidden tales

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Sensational Stories Midtown Walking Tour of NYC

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $50

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Gangs and River Pirates of New York Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $38

Likely to Sell Out

Learn about the spooky side of New York City’s history with a guide to take you through Manhattan. Hear macabre, well-researched stories about hauntings and violence, from the ghosts that allegedly haunt City Hall to the old gangs of New York that used to battle each other in The Five Points neighborhood. Enjoy a good scare whether you’re a tourist or you’ve lived in New York for years.

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Five Points Haunted Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $30

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Interactive Mystery Hunt by Empire State Building in NYC

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $59

Per group

This is a two hour walking tour around Little Italy. We will see the shooting locations for films including Gangs of New York, The Godfather, Donnie Brasco, The Sopranos, Mean Streets, Gotti, Tulsa Kinds and more. Hilights include a free cannoli ("take the cannoli"), a visit to the former Ravenite Club (John Gotti's HQ) and the church where they filmed one an iconic scene in The Godfather. We will finish with some exclusive true crime photos from my journalism career. Oh, and you might just hear the Godfather theme played along the way. - Visit filming locations of iconic mob movies like The Godfather and The Sopranos - Peek inside the notorious Ravenite Club and other famous sites - Enjoy Little Italy's best cannoli, included in the tour - Finish with exclusive true crime photos from a seasoned journalist

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Mob Movie Tour of Little Italy Godfather Sopranos and Cannoli

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $75

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NYC Little Italy Gangs and Crime Private Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $193

Price varies by group size

Discover the moment that changed New York City forever and pay homage to the lives lost on September 11th, 2001 during this guided tour of the Ground Zero monument. Hear accounts of what happened and how the city responded from New Yorkers who lived through it, and learn about the architectural design concepts behind the original twin towers, Ground Zero, One World Trade Centre and the 9/11 Memorial.

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New York 9/11 Memorial With a Personal Story

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $35

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Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $29

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The Outlaws Who Built NYC: Financial District Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $40

See NYC Across the Hudson from NJ

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $100

Likely to Sell Out

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Private Soho, Little Italy, Chinatown Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $250

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New York City is pretty safe for tourists, so you’re unlikely to encounter any major crime—unless, of course, you take a New York City crime tour. The Big Apple has a long, interesting, and sometimes sordid past, which is fun to learn about on walking tours of some of the most historical neighborhoods. Listen to stories of colonial-era crimes, mafia mobsters during Prohibition, scandals in Central Park, and more. Spooky ghost tours are a fun option, too, especially around Halloween.

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