Nolita Tours and Tickets

In 1920, the United States enforced the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which banned liquor production, public consumption and the selling of anything alcoholic. This catapulted the criminal world and helped the gangsters monopolize and grow their illegal business of alcohol. It made some of the most vicious gangsters gain fortune and fame. Illegal bars known as speakeasies opened by the tens of thousands all over the country and served bootleg liquor to the thirsty public. When something is illegal it creates an underworld that will stop at nothing. On this tour you will walk in the footsteps of the gangsters and visit some of the watering holes that served illegal liquor during Prohibition. While sipping on your now "legal" alcoholic beverage you will hear stories of the Mafia and how it infiltrated into society. At the end of the tour you will be a "wiseguy" about prohibition and the mob. DEPARTURE TIME: 10 A.M.

Book a Rise and Fall of the American Mafia tour for just family and friends at a date and time of your choosing! This is the true story of the American Mafia. Rooted in immigrant struggle and superstition, immigrant-born, American-raised kids found their way to running the most powerful crime empire in the world. Fueled by ambition and greed, these wolves in hand-tailored suits, found that American streets weren't paved with gold... They had to tear those streets open to find their riches. This is a story that leaps from the broken lands of Sicily, across Russia and the Ukraine, swirling through Ireland, Turkey, Cuba, Nazi Germany, and every spot in between, told amidst the cafes, tenements, night clubs, restaurants and alleyways of Downtown New York. This is the story of the American Mafia, through the rise, the peak and the downward spiral of the 20th century. Maximum group size is 12.

Get away from the crowds and skyscrapers and learn about some of the historic immigrant neighborhoods on Manhattan's Lower East Side on this private walking tour. We'll discover the rich history of the area and discuss the Dutch, Jewish, German, Irish, and Italian influence as we explore the East Village, NoLita and Little Italy. Along the way, we'll take an ale break at NY's oldest surviving Irish pub and sample a tasty pastry at a traditional neighborhood bakery. Finally, we'll wrap up with delicious mozzarella cheese and prosciutto samples from a 90-year-old specialty store in Little Italy. Enjoy beer, history, and local flavor.

Explore the rich history of some of New York City's most interesting neighborhoods - SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown - on this guided, 2-hour walking tour. In SoHo, visit the historic Cast Iron District and learn about 19th-century architecture. In Little Italy, see mob sites and hear about John Gotti, an American mobster who became boss of the Gambino crime family in New York City. In Chinatown, soak up the sights, smells and sounds of this neighborhood, home to the largest portion of Chinese people in the Western Hemisphere.

Russian-speaking travelers who want to explore lower Manhattan will love this private walking tour with Russian-speaking guide. Skip the lines as you follow a licensed guide through top attractions, landmarks and highlights--some of which are inaccessible to regular tourists. This popular option is perfect for first-time visitors who want an overview of the area.