Community Corner
NYC Gangster and Mob Tour
- Register at: www.metronyctours.com
- Meet at: 17 Cleveland Pl. NY corner of Kenmare St. and Cleveland Pl. Petrosino Sq.
- Stroll through historic downtown neighborhoods as you peer into their dark past
- Visit famous sites, uncover hidden history and sample food along the way
Peer into New York's dark past and uncover hidden secrets when
you visit places ruled by some of the city's most powerful gangs. Head
to Little Italy, once the heart of a tight community of Italian
immigrants, to hear stories about mob activities and visit notorious
spots. You’ll also explore the little-known history of the Chinese
migration to New York, and the dominance of dangerous street gangs and
underground opium dens, as well as the ruthless gangs in the infamous
Five Points area, and what became of them. Along the way you’ll stop to
see historic sites, sample the local fare and discover hidden stories
waiting to be revealed.
About the guide:
For Robin London a licensed NYC tour guide, every walk is a new production and the streets of
New York are her stage. Not only is she passionate about the
neighborhoods, but she played in many of these streets as a child and
has memories to share. She loves New York’s cultural neighborhoods for
the people and the food, and of course the shopping. A walk with Robin
means plenty of stories, lots of facts and quite a few stops to shop and
nosh along the way.
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Cost of food is not included in this experience