Little Italy Prohibition Pub Crawl

Overview

In 1920, the United States enforced the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which banned liquor production, public consumption and the selling of anything alcoholic. This catapulted the criminal world and helped the gangsters monopolize and grow their illegal business of alcohol. It made some of the most vicious gangsters gain fortune and fame. Illegal bars known as speakeasies opened by the tens of thousands all over the country and served bootleg liquor to the thirsty public. When something is illegal it creates an underworld that will stop at nothing. On this tour you will walk in the footsteps of the gangsters and visit some of the watering holes that served illegal liquor during Prohibition. While sipping on your now "legal" alcoholic beverage you will hear stories of the Mafia and how it infiltrated into society. At the end of the tour you will be a "wiseguy" about prohibition and the mob.

DEPARTURE TIME: 10 A.M.

City: New York City

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $64.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $64.00

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What's Included

Beverages

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

Nolita

Exploring the historic Little Italy section of Manhattan which today encompasses two neighborhoods—NoLIta and modern Little Italy. We’ll see shops, restaurants, churches and of course pubs.

Little Italy

See the modern day boundaries of Little Italy. We’ll enter onto Mulberry Street and see the restaurants that are open today. You will get a general sense of this still popular tourist destination.

Nolita

The pubs themselves. Unlike other tours, the pubs we visit on this tour were actual speakeasies from Prohibition still in business today.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews (2)

Liam_G

Jun 2019

We went on this tour more interested in the mob and gangster elements than the pub crawl as we weren’t really up for drinking at 10am in the morning even when on holiday! The tour guide did a good job with the history of prohibition and mobs and gangs but you really need to be interested in doing the pub crawl part to get the full experience. No drinks are included in this tour you need to additionally purchase.

Wilma_M

Apr 2019

Visits to 4 genuine speakeasies which are still operating as bars today, 2 with bartenders with attitude and stories to tell, one with good pizza and the last made famous by Sex in the City. A good way to see Nolita and Little Italy, but a bit light on gangster stories. Be aware, NO beverages/food are included in the price....you pay in each venue.