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 and historic bars
  • Free admission and express entry at each location
  • Recount the unique history of Prohibition Era New York City
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and food available for purchase at the venues
  • 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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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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Racheljn7082hv
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent guide, delicious cocktails, fun bars - Our guide had unique, in-depth knowledge of the topic at hand, plus was very personable. The 3 locations were each very different, and the amount of walking was very minimal (although I wouldn’t say the tour was accessible for someone needing significant physical accommodations - perhaps contact the company). At the end, she brought us to an optional location, which I would have definitely stayed had it not been a Sunday evening. This was a safe and enjoyable experience, for me, as a single woman, to enjoy an evening out, try interesting cocktails, and feel that I learned something new about the area.
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Jan_g
Sep 23, 2024
Fun night in Manhattan/hell’s kitchen - Ariel was terrific! We loved her stories and drink recs, and the speakeasies were such fun! If you enjoy cocktails and meeting others similarly inclined, do yourself a favor.
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Indraneel_c
Aug 24, 2024
Fun Times and Fun Bars! - The speakeasy tour was great. I was on my own on a Friday night in New York and could not figure out what to do. I chose this activity and it was great. The people were all friendly and social and Ryan was a great host. We went to three different places with totally different vibes. It was super fun!
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Kahnai_l
Aug 14, 2024
Uncover the secret of Speskeasy - Best way to discover the speakeasy bar hop - a little history culture and fun to chill the night in NYC . Ariel with her energy liven the night . Love the secrecy in the reveal
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Breann_c
Jul 13, 2024
Great NYC tour! - Awesome night exploring NYCs speakeasy’s! We loved hearing about the history of prohibition. Ariel’s charm and story telling skills make this tour really awesome.
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Kate_r
May 19, 2024
10/10 - We had fantastic experience with Kamala! Highly recommend this fun and engaging, historical tour! 10/10!!
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Compass01185815120
May 3, 2024
Amazing tour - It was fantastic. Sarah take times to speak English with French guys. Merci un moment incroyable que je n’oublierai pas des bars très atypiques
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Todd_g
Mar 17, 2024
Must do in Midtown! - 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!
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Todd
Mar 16, 2024
History, Cocktails, and an Awesome Walk! - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‼️ Tour guide Ryan along with guests from Germany, Ireland, Scotland, and Virginia had a blast! Ryan took us to three speakeasies in midtown/Hells Kitchen and gave us a very informative talk on the history of Prohibition, impact on New York, establishment of speakeasies, and the end of prohibition. Each pub was well versed in high-end mixology. Between the walk, the history, and the excellent drinks, this tour will not disappoint!
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From $38
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).