Speakeasy Tour: NYC's Hidden Bars & History

Embark on a tipsy journey through New York City’s hidden speakeasies, exploring the rich history of Prohibition and the notorious gangsters and bootleggers of the era.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Studio 54 - NYC’s most famous nightclub
  • Times Square / Theater District - Walk through the one-of-a-kind Times Square area on your way to the next iconic bar
  • Hell’s Kitchen - One of NYC’s most historic and culture rich neighborhoods.
  • Theater District - Historic Broadway theater district
What's Included
  • Visit to three historic bars, pubs and speakeasies
  • Licensed local guide expert in NYC history and culture
  • Storytelling of the Prohibition Era and Gilded Age in New York City
  • Free admission and preferred entry at venues
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and Food are available for purchase at the venues
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Embark on a spirited adventure through the clandestine bars of New York’s underbelly. This exploration will give you a sense of unearthing secluded refuges amid the hectic tourist scene in Midtown. Lead by one of the city’s most charismatic guides, you’ll be entranced by the rich past steeped into your evening drinks. Join us as we trace back to the…

Location
825 8th Ave
8th Avenue
Meet on 8th Avenue between 49th Street and 50th Street outside the office building entrance of One Worldwide Plaza (825 Eighth Avenue). There is a bike rack in front of the building and a large American flag hanging in front. Carnegie Diner is visible on the opposite side of 8th Avenue.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rob_c
Nov 10, 2024
Fantastic Tour - We had a great time on our speakeasy tour. Our guide Ariel made our trip so much fun. The prohibition information was very interesting and the drinks we had were fantastic
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Nicki
Nov 6, 2024
Great secret bar tour - Speakeasy tour, 3 hidden bars in New York City with an interesting lesson in prohibition history by Christopher our guide
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Clarisse_t
Nov 3, 2024
Nov 1st 7pm tour... - Nov 1st 7pm tour The tour guide was great I will come back again to do another tour with her. The drinks are to die for.
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Linda_m
Sep 29, 2024
Fantastic Tour - Our tour guide was Ariel (like the mermaid). She was brilliant. Very very informative. Ariel gave us a complete history of prohibition from its beginning in 1920 through all decades. The speakeasies we visited were brilliant, all very different, finishing at an original 1920’s speakeasy. I would highly highly recommend this tour.
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Mary_t
Sep 28, 2024
Speakeasy-Drink Easy - We had a wonderful time! The specialty cocktails at the clubs were outstanding!!!! Ryan was also fun & very informative!
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David_c
Sep 16, 2024
A great few hours - Ariel was a great guide, went to some great bars and had some great cocktails. Would highly recommend
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Jinger_g
Sep 9, 2024
NYC must do with Ryan! - First of all, Ryan was the BEST tour guide- he provided the perfect amount of history and fun facts about prohibition with an entertaining flair! And as a bonus he gave drink recommendations!!! The three locations were perfect in that they were different and unique. Make this a priority for your NYC adventure list.
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Sandra_c
Aug 19, 2024
AMAZING! - Amazing host, amazing drinks! We had a great time. From the history of speakeasy’s to the fun facts, we had a really great time. 10/10 we recommend :)
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Terry_r
Aug 10, 2024
Bachelorette - We did this tour as part of my daughter’s bachelorette. It was SO much fun. Several of our group are history nerds and even we learned new things! Eloise was AMAZING and we adored her. First stop, Lily’s, was beautiful but we got food came before drinks and service a bit slow. We had to ask for napkins and never got plates. Second stop, WooWoo was eclectic and fun but checkout was odd. Third place, the flute, was WAAAAAY too dark but drinks and service were amazing. Hghly recommend this tour. And ask for Eloise…she is AMAZING!
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Beth_d
Aug 18, 2024
Should have stopped with Lillie's - The first stop, Lillie's, is the reason the rating was as high as two stars. It was delightful and our tour guide, Chris, was very knowledgeable of its history. The second stop, the Woo Woo club was sleazy; we should have been given a choice of somewhere more appropriate for us, the only two on the tour - older women. Then there was a snafu with the bill. He comped the drinks and appetizer and then said he had made a mistake and my friend had to venmo him the payment. Weird! The 3rd place we stopped was not memorable in any way.
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up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).