New York City

The Secret Speakeasies and History Experience!

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NYC Speakeasy History and Pub Crawl

From $36.00

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Discover Prohibition–era New York and learn about the rise of the city's famous Speakeasies on this immersive nightlife tour. Meet your guide and small group in Midtown and set out to discover some of Manhattan’s top cocktail bars. Along the way, spot landmarks such as Times Square and Grand Central, visit several historic bars and taverns, and sip cocktails in style.
  • Immerse yourself in NYC history on this Prohibition-era themed tour
  • Enjoy included cocktails or purchase your own additional drinks
  • Visit at least three historic cocktail bars and taverns in Midtown NYC
  • Small-group tour ensures a personalised experience

What's Included

  • Free admission and express entry at each location
  • Dedicated licensed host/guide for the evening
  • Visit at least three of NYC's iconic and historic bars
  • Recount the unique history of Prohibition Era New York City
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
    825 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

    Meet on 8th Avenue between 49th Street and 50th Street outside the office building of Cravath, Swaine & Moore. There is a bike rack in front and Carnegie Deli is across the street.

End point

  • Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY 10036, USA

What To Expect

Times Square (Pass By)

Manhattan Skyline (Pass By)

Theater District (Pass By)

Hell's Kitchen (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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

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Must do in Midtown!
Todd_G, Mar 2024
Tour guide Ryan did a wonderful job! We were a small group of Americans, Scots, Irish, and Germans. Ryan navigated us around Midtown, provided an excellent narrative of the history of Prohibition and how it impacted Hell's Kitchen, and especially how it led to the rise of the speakeasies, the Irish mob, etc. He was absolutely brilliant! We visited three pubs that have ties to prohibition (or are modern-day speakeasies) that specialize in high-end mixology (craft beer would be a different tour!). I highly recommend this for your next visit to Midtown Manhattan!
Great Experiencen, Hghly Recommend
Ted_R, Nov 2023
Our guide Kate was an awesome host. Very knowledgeable about the places we visited and very friendly. She made it a great experience for our group. Thanks again Kate.
Girls trip 2023
Adriana_M, Nov 2023
So much fun! Highly recommend! The history of the bars was so interesting. Our tour guide was awesome and very knowledgeable.
BUYERS BEWARE
Alexandra_T, Oct 2023
The tour operator contacted us at THE TOUR START TIME to cancel our tour. It took us an 1.5 hours to get to the tour start spot and they couldn’t event bother cancelling in advance or compensating us for this trouble. We are still waiting on the refund. Their business practice is subpar and the customer service is non-existence. there are so many other tour options, please skip this one.
Definitely would recommend
Rhonda_H, Aug 2023
Our tour guide Jack was awesome. The locations were amazing. Everyone loved the drinks and there was plenty of time to have some delicious nibbles as well. Well deserved 5 stars.
Good
Rajeev_A, Jul 2023
Very good tour . Tour Guide Jenna was very informative and helpful. Drinks were good and Co tourists as well.
Fun evening in NYC
maryankeny, Jun 2023
We had a fantastic guide, Kate! She was knowledgeable and fun. I highly recommend. Our group was great fun from all over.
Arielle deserves a raise!!!
Mary_K, Apr 2023
Wow! Arielle was an amazing tour guide! She brought the history to life and the conversation and drink recommendations were also great!
A Historical & Memorable Night in NYC! Cheers!!
Roseann_D, Dec 2022
Learning about the history of Prohibition in NYC while visiting “Speakeasies” that were a part of the history was amazing! Having a good time with a friend and meeting new people from around the world was an added bonus!! So worth it!!!
History brought to life with the help of a cocktail...or several!
Ron_D, Feb 2020
Our tour guide Emily was amazing! Such a fun and educational tour, definitely reccomend! Drinks for purchase averaged $15 each and were delicious.
Response from Host, Feb 2020
We are glad you enjoyed the Experience!
Great Tour
DOUGLAS_I, Dec 2019
Great tour, guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and invested in the subject matter. She kept things lively and interesting. Would take another tour with this company/guide/

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