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 - The most renowned nightclub in New York City
  • Times Square / Theater District - Stroll through the unique Times Square area as you head to the next legendary bar
  • Hell’s Kitchen - A neighborhood in NYC rich in history and culture
  • Theater District - The historic Broadway theater area
  • Midtown West - Located just north of Times Square and south of Central Park.
What's Included
  • Free admission and preferred entry at all venues
  • Experience three speakeasies ranging from modern to historic
  • Licensed local guide expert in NYC history and culture
  • Rich storytelling of the Prohibition Era and Gilded Age in New York City
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and Food are available for purchase at the venues
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Experience captivating storytelling about the Prohibition Era in New York City. Visit three speakeasies and iconic bars, where premium cocktails are crafted by top mixologists. Forge new friendships with people from around the globe.
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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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Sharon_l
Nov 6, 2025
Great tour, Julian was... - Great tour, Julian was good fun and knowledgeable. Good fun and the cocktails and the speakeasy’s were fab
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Clelie_a
Sep 30, 2025
Speakeasy NYC Tour - Julian was a great tour guide- humorous and informative. Good size group. Wonderful choices for the bars!
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K8119pltraceyb
Sep 24, 2025
Fascinating! Interesting! Fun! - Such a great tour! Emma our tour guide is a born communicator! She gave us such a warm welcome to New York City. The story of Prohibition and the origin of Cocktails and the Speakeasy unfolded naturally as we moved from one cocktail bar to the next - each bar unique, quirky with a story of its own - Emma illustrated the talk with some interesting photos and historical facts you’d never know unless you did this tour. It really was fun and We definitely learnt something about this fascinating time in the city’s history. We were a small group of four - we had come over from England and met up with two lovely American ladies. Emma was just great and explained the route and what to expect. And the bars we visited were just perfect for the story.
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Jennm7
Sep 2, 2025
Generous portion drinks - Emma was a great guide! The tour was informative if you’re a lover of history. The drinks (not included) are pricey but are generous.
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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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Cindy
Nov 12, 2025
Fun night in NYC - Very good tour! Walter was very fund and had great history to share. The bars were super cool, good cocktails and fun. Would highly recommend!
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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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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).