The Secret Speakeasies and History Experience

Step back in time on a guided walking tour of NYC’s historic bars, pubs, and speakeasies. Discover the city’s immigrant history and Prohibition tales while enjoying authentic cocktails.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Times Square - Walk through historic Times Square
  • Manhattan Skyline - Panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline from a rooftop lounge, including the Empire State Building up close.
  • Theater District - The home of Broadway shows and great restaurants..
  • Hell’s Kitchen - Immigrant stories of the this legendary and historic neighborhood…
What's Included
  • Dedicated licensed host/guide for the evening
  • Visit at least three of NYC’s iconic bars and speakeasies
  • Free admission and express entry at each location
  • Recount the unique history of Prohibition Era New York City
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

All aboard, explorers of the past! Prepare for an engaging walking journey that mirrors the spirit of the city itself. We’re offering a captivating mix of NYC Prohibition narratives & immigrant heritage, guiding you to the epitome of historic bars, pubs, & hidden watering holes.
Imagine this: interacting with travelers & city-dwellers, mixing like…

Location
825 8th Ave
8th Avenue
Meet on 8th Avenue between 49th Street and 50th Street. There is a bike rack in front of the building and Carnegie Diner is visible across the street.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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David_m
Jul 20, 2025
Fun night of speakeasy hopping - Arielle did a great job explaining the history of the prohibition. She has great recommendations for local places to eat and drink. She has a lot of charisma and great attitude. Would recommend for others!
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Sarah_l
Jul 16, 2025
Awesome tour - A nice tour of three separate speakeasies- with plenty of history and good drinks to follow. Emma did an awesome job and really made the whole experience for my mom, aunt and I a joy.
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Loretta
Jul 13, 2025
Who knew these places were there? - This is a fabulous experience I would highly recommend. Arielle, our tour guide, took our small group to some hidden gems in midtown New York City. She was a great guide with local and historical knowledge, including getting us into one bar with a secret password! The cocktails were delicious, the company great and I would do it again if the opportunity arose
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Leeann_b
Mar 29, 2025
Walter Rocks - Walter was awesome and we had a great time. Really a great way to spend an evening! Thanks for all the great history info!
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Jeff_h
Mar 13, 2025
Fun and informative! - Great guide-interesting history and wonderful locations. The tour started on time, the walks were easy to do and our guide was very helpful.
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Dawn_m
Mar 8, 2025
Fun way to see the city. - We were able to learn about some New York history while we went to the different Speakeasies. The setup was great. Our host, Ryan, was a lot of fun and kept everything running smoothly. Just a warning, expect to spend some money on the drinks. The cocktails are definitely an experience, but they're pricey.
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Heather_k
Dec 18, 2024
Feel popular by getting into trendy bars! - This was a great way to get into some very trendy and popular bars. Ordering and paying for drinks was very quick and smooth. One bar had a huge line to get in and we just walked right in and got seats at the bar. Loved the vibe in these places, which were all different. Our guide, Ariel, was very knowledgeable and helpful as we navigated our way through a busy Hells Kitchen on a weekend afternoon. Highly recommend this tour if you want to try some great drinks at some popular bars.
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Steveru3201ga
Nov 9, 2024
Speakeasy Tour - We had a great time on this tour, Charlie was a lot of fun and provided great history of the city and the locations we visited. Highly recommend!
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Steph_w
Oct 31, 2024
Great Time in NY - History of speakeasy in NYC was amazing. Visit three locations that were very different. Drinks were great! Our tour guide Christopher was great! Must do tour when you’re in NYC. Cheers!
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Robyn_s
Mar 29, 2025
The tour guide Ariel was... - The tour guide Ariel was great. Lots of energy and fun to be with but the overall experience. She basically brought us to three bars only the first one was secret kind of speakeasy Ish The other two were not out of the way anything special? Not worth the money to me
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From $36
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).