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 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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James_j
Aug 25, 2025
Perfect Nightcap - So much fun! The guide gave great history and recommendations. He was patient and adjusted to conditions on the fly. This was a great tour and an amazing way to end the evening. Highly recommend.
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Michaele_g
Aug 19, 2025
Excellent tour - Ryan was a wonderful tour guide. Seeing history through the Prohibition period and the personalities that dominated the era was very interesting.
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Rodney_h
Aug 8, 2025
Best Speakeasy Tour Ever! - D was an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide. The history shared about prohibition was fascinating. It was the best speakeasy tour we’ve ever experienced. Thank you D!
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Aprilhaldeman
Jul 19, 2025
5 stars! - Emma was an amazing host! Great history and great drinks! I would recommend this experience to anyone in NYC.
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Karen_j
Jun 25, 2025
Just book it! You won’t regret it! - Very good with communication and very flexible when needing to reschedule! Walt was our guide and we loved his personality and all his knowledge! Each bar was unique and I definitely wouldn’t have visited them if not for this tour! Definitely a must do and we will book again when in NYC!
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Greg_s
Jun 16, 2025
Fun night out trying hidden speakeasy’s - A great night out to start a NYC weekend. Katherine was a great knowledgeable guide and the rest of the people in our group were great. I visit NYC fairly often but these places were hidden gems I never would have found out about. Not your standard tour.
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Aaron_b
Jun 13, 2025
Awesome hidden gems - Kathryn was awesome! Great places to hit and really unique drinks. This was worth a Friday night trip!
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Brittni_m
Jun 6, 2025
So much fun! - Such a great time! Should be taken into consideration, drinks are not included and will run you around $20/drink at each stop. Ryan was a blast!!
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Isabelle_m
Jul 24, 2025
The tour is not bad, but... - The tour is not bad, but I felt like not much was mentioned in terms of history. At the first and last locations, the music was quite loud so we don't get much in terms of history so really it's not much of a tour. The bars were pretty cool, but you should be aware that they are cocktail bars. The first bar was cool and very much felt like a Speakeasy. The other two, not at all. They are well advertised and it felt more like we were going to a trendy bar than anything. At each bar, we paid our bill to the guide directly (all included: taxes and tips). I thought this was a tad strange because I do like being able to have th choice to give what I want to give in terms of tips. That aside, it was an ok tour. I would personally not recommend it, but if you're really into trendy cocktail bars, this is for you.
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Margit_s
Jun 22, 2025
Three bars, three drinks - Three bars and history of speakeasy’s. Ariel was great but seemed somewhat annoyed like she didn’t enjoy her job.
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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).