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Newport "Sin City" Mobster Tour

48 Reviews 4.73 out of 5 stars Based on 48 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers | Kentucky, USA

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Overview

Are you a fan of The Godfather? Goodfellas? Scarface? The Sopranos? The Untouchables? Casino? Boardwalk Empire? A Bronx Tale? If you love mobster movies, then this is the tour for you! This is the only tour about the "Sin City" years of Newport where you can view all of the historic sites from the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle (minivan). This allows us to explore far more historic sites in less time than a walking tour can! You will relax from the comfort of your seat while you are transported from site-to-site and will learn all about the unique history of each site, it's connections with the mafia, illegal gambling, bootlegging, and prostitution that earned Newport the name "the sin city of the south"! You will also have an opportunity to get out of the vehicle at each tour stop and do some exploring of your own, with your tour guide there to answer any questions you may have.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visual Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

York Street
Newport, KY 41071, USA

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End point

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What To Expect

Wooden Cask Brewery Company

We will begin our tour at the Wooden Cask Brewery, former site of the 633 Flamingo Club and learn about its connections with the notorious Cleveland Syndicate mafia and the famous celebrities who performed there, including Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

eat well celebrations & feasts

We will visit 518 York Street, home of the former Yorkshire Club, one of the largest premiere "carpet club" casinos and perhaps the biggest illegal Horse Racing bookmaking clubs in the 1930's. You will learn about the owner's feud with the mafia and the club's eventual takeover by the mob.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brass Ass Strip Club

We will view the exterior of The Brass Ass Gentleman's Club, home of the former Stardust Casino (the Neon star is still on the building!) and Silver Slipper brothel. You will learn about the indictment and conviction of one of Newport's most notorious mobsters, and how prostitution fueled the local economy.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Thompson House

We will visit the John Thompson house, home of the inventor of the Thompson machine gun ("tommy gun") and you will learn about how this weapon became a favorite of mobsters in the 1920s and 1930s and its role in the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gangsters Dueling Piano Bar

We will visit the Gangster's Dueling Piano Bar, site of the former Glenn Schmidt's Playtorium, and you will learn about the owner's feud with the Cleveland Mafia that nearly cost him his life.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beverly Hills Supper Club Memorial

We will visit the historic marker and the Memorial in Southgate, KY, former site of the Beverly Hills Supper Club and the third most deadly night-club fire in U.S. history. You will learn about the troubled history of the club, the owner's feud with the Mafia, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding the fire that eventually destroyed it, killing 165 people in the process.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Nolan Auto Service

We will visit the John Nolan Auto, former home of Merchant's Club, where you will learn about the notorious mobster who ran the club for the Cleveland Mafia and a gangland shoot-out that nearly led to his death.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mustang Betty’s Antiques

We will visit Mustang Betty's Antiques, home of the former Mustang Club where you will learn about a victim of the mob and a mysterious fire where a gruesome discovery was made!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Newport “Sin City” Mobster Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Visual Tour Guide
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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