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Speakeasy Pub and Prohibition History Tour
Up to 3 hours
Learn about Prohibition and the Gilded Age on a night out to remember in New York.
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Overview
Join fellow travelers from around the world to learn all about the Gilded Age and Prohibition Era in three of New York’s most historic bars and speakeasies.
Hear inspiring storytelling about the political, cultural, and historical impact of Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 – 1933 in the U.S.
Traditionally, a speakeasy was a secret bar or club that sold liquor illegally. Modern speakeasies are legal and stick to hidden passageways and entrances, and serve innovative cocktails.
The walking tour will last approximately three hours and focus on bars or speakeasies in the Midtown West Manhattan and Times Square area of New York.
Members of this tour will get express entry and seating in a reserved area at each venue. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Embrace your inner mixologist! Will you try a New York sour, Old Fashioned, or Long Island iced tea?
The Speakeasy tour is a fantastic opportunity to meet other travelers. A themed night out in New York is bound to be a highlight of the trip.
Speakeasy Pub and Prohibition Tour Highlights
Listen to rich storytelling about the era
You’ll learn all about the Gilded Age and Prohibition Era in New York and its historical and cultural impact.
Meet new friends from different corners of the globe
Join a group of guests for a night out in NYC with a difference.
Find the best hidden and historic bars
Speakeasies are traditionally tricky for people to stumble upon – joining a tour makes this experience seamless.
What's included
A visit to three historic bars or speakeasies
Free express entry to each bar
Engaging tour guide
Special seating area
Food and drinks are not included in the tour but can be purchased separately. Non-alcoholic options are available.
Reservations
Booking required
Booking is required online via the Nitetables website
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View all attractionsWhere you'll be
825 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019Where you'll meet
Meet outside the business entrance to One Worldwide Plaza on 8th Avenue, between 49th Street and 50th Street.
How to get there
E train station stop at 50th Street and 8th Avenue
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.
Find out more
For more information, visit Nitetables Experience's website.
Interesting bars
Julian ·Top trip with Walter who certainly knew his stuff.
Fun but rushed
Jan R ·The tour was fun. Our guide Ryan was great. The time spent at each on was a little rushed, there was only time to really enjoy one cocktail. The drink prices were definitely on the high side. Overall, I did enjoy the experience.
Really enjoyed this tour
Lizzie ·Our guide Walter was fab, and a delightful group of fellow tourers. It’s an interesting off track tour, and exactly what is needed to duck the main tourist spots. Loved it…and HQ were brilliant with back up support on email, as I waited at (what I thought was) the meeting point and missed the start of the tour…they got me on track pronto, and as a solo traveller, this was important to me. 5 🌟
Great tour!
Chelsea ·Wonderful tour! Ryan was a great story teller and took us to places you would definitely not be able to find if you were visiting. Best part of our trip so far.
Great tour for prohibition history and bar stops
Austin ·Interesting tour with detailed history of the prohibition in the states and included three bar/speakeasy stops.
Delicious drinks and curious history!
C Adams ·History lovers will love this! Really delicious drinks (you do pay for your own) but getting you into some of the unique bars in NYC!
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