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. 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 host details the history of Prohibition and the causes and effects that led to pass and enforce the 18th amendment.

City: New York City

Sat 24 May

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Starting at $34.00

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Sat 24 May

Starting at $34.00

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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.

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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Reviews (299)

SW1818

Jun 2019

From the description, I was expecting more historical speakeasy locations. We went to 5 locations, only 1 dated back to prohibition and we didn’t get to go in at that location. The other locations where we went in were new. They were well hidden and had amazing atmospheres, but I was expecting more that dated back. Be ready to pay quite a bit for each drink but they are worth it. Our tour guide, Sam, showed up looking a bit disheveled. We received an email to dress a little nicer and he showed up in jeans and a wrinkled shirt. Wouldn’t have bothered me if the information and email hadn’t said to dress better. The information that came with the tickets even said no jeans. He was a nice guy but kept getting off track while telling the history aspects. My group had a lot of fun but a lot of that had to do with the mix of people that went. Everyone was friendly and Sam did have a way of getting us all to start talking to each other. Overall, I enjoyed it, but I think the description needs to do a better job of explaining what you will do and not stretch the truth to sell tickets. I also think the tour guide should be a bit more professional.

traveljunkie002

Jun 2019

I booked a Lower East Side Speakeasy tour for 4 this past Sunday. What a wonderful experience! We went to three venues, and they were amazing. Even though I was born and raised in NY, I never would have found these on my own. One was up a hidden staircase in a burger joint, one was accessed via several staircases in a back alley and the last was through a door in an art gallery. Tony, our guide, gave us a comprehensive history of the legal, political and societal ramifications of prohibition that was excellent. We all learned a lot and enjoyed the drinks Along the way, Tony pointed out places worth trying when we had more time. I cannot say enough about this tour. Now I have to try the East Village and West Village tours.

Voyage537984

Jun 2019

Top-notch night for adults only! We visited 5 eclectic speakeasies with interesting and entertaining atmosphere. Loved the drink menus and the excellent drinks that followed. We also enjoyed the walking tour. Just FYI there is a considerable amount of walking and a 5 drink night in NYC is expensive. Regardless of the cost...I would definitely do this again!