Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket

Overview

Discover New York City's most secretive speakeasies on this guided, 3-hour, small-group walking tour in Lower Manhattan and Greenwich Village. Take a friendly stroll to discover NYC's most secretive speakeasies, hidden behind unmarked doors, coffee shops, restaurant kitchens, and more. Skip the lines with reserved tables, sip craft cocktails, and turn back the clock to the roaring 20s while the tour guide details the history of Prohibition and the causes and effects that led to pass and enforce the 18th amendment.

City: New York City

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $35.00

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Wed 25 Dec

Starting at $35.00

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What's Included

List of all the visited speakeasies (only after the tour)

Local, professional guide

Special treatment at the speakeasies

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Highly accurate and documented history facts

Small-group walking tour

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 21 years and bring ID
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
No gym-wear and no fur. Sneakers and jeans are fine.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Lower Manhattan

The meeting point for the group is always at a park where there is seating, shade, and water. While the group awaits for all the attendees to arrive, the tour guide will provide some general colonial history of New York City and deliver interesting facts related to the era — like why we say 'bucks' instead of dollars, why 'Houston' is pronounced differently in NYC, and much more. Once the whole group is ready, the tour guide will provide a small introduction about the speakeasy tour and explain how long it is, how many speakeasies will be visited (it's usually six or seven), and at which speakeasy the group will be allowed to grab a drink. The tour guide will also explain where the tour ends, which is always an area with nightlife, bars, clubs, and restaurants — all located in close proximity to subway entrances. On every tour, the first drink is enjoyed at the first speakeasy. In most cases, the group will either skip the line, get a reserved table, or both — but skipping the line is guaranteed. While enjoying a high-quality, internationally recognized, award-winning cocktail, the tour guide will explain about the causes and effects that led to passing the 18th amendment (Prohibition). The guide will not only explain how and why it was passed, but the history of alcohol consumption in the US in general, the history of alcohol taxation, and most importantly, how the US tried to enforce Prohibition. For each drink, spend up to an hour, but in most cases, the group only takes around 40 minutes. Tour guides are obliged to assure that no one feels too rushed to finish their drinks because they are high-quality crafted cocktails that ought to be savored and enjoyed. Some speakeasies will have even Burlesque shows, but all are completely hidden from the exterior. Go through unmarked doors, back alley ways, phone booths, a bank's vault door, behind a psychic shop, through doors indicating 'No Entrance,' 'Emergency exit only' or even through a Five Guys burger joint. Most of the speakeasies are so well hidden that most of our clientele are actually locals struggling to find them, even with the physical address on their phones. At the last stop, the guide will give the option to either stay at the last speakeasy for a third drink or to explore the stimulated and vivid neighborhood where the tour ends, where there is many nightlife establishments, restaurants, clubs, bars, stand up comedy, life music and much more.

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Cancellation Policy

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Reviews (218)

Barrie_S

Jul 2021

After reading great reviews about Alex we were expecting an awesome and informative speakeasy experience. Unfortunately, our guide, Matteo didn’t give us any facts or history about any of the bars and rambled about random historical facts that weren’t pertinent to the tour. The tour description advertised 5 or 6 bars and Matteo said there were only 3. Our entire tour DITCHED after the second bar because we were all so frustrated with the slow pace and rambling. At one point on our walk from bar to bar Matteo started sharing his views against the COVID-19 vaccine and also smoked a cigarette. The bar staff we're not happy to see Matteo when we arrived at each bar, we spent far too long at each bar. Our guide was trying to drag out the experience because of the lack of bars to take us to. The staff at each bar got more and more frustrated because the group was ready to leave, our guide was dragging out or time, and we only ordered one drink-taking away other potential business. I feel like I totally wasted my money. Like another review says, "Save your money, Google NYC speakeasy and go yourself."

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hello Melissa, We regret that you have not had a great experience with Matteo. As a business owner, I do not accept this and for this reason we had to let “Matteo” go. I would like to extend a complimentary tour with me. We strive to provide a great customer experience for all. Please understand the many recent changes in light of Covid have imposed these establishments' availability. We have since updated our Tour description in light of the recent CDC regulations that were imposed. If you would like to claim your voucher please email us at [email protected].

Alvin_L

Jul 2021

Amazing to see fantastic bars that I’d never know were there! There’s a history hidden around the city right beneath our noses and the guides are there to share! Great experience with friends.

Christian_M

Jun 2021

Tour guide “Matteo” was knowledgeable, but not with any pertinent information to any of the bars we went to. Info on the tour Said 6-7 speakeasies, we only visited 3. Would not recommend to anyone.

Response from Host

Aug 2021

We are sorry that you have not had a great experience with Matteo. As we have stated in our previous response, “Matteo” is no longer an employee with Alex’s Tours. We pride ourselves in providing our customers with a great experience. As a courtesy, we would like to extend a complimentary tour with Alex. Feel free to email us at [email protected].