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

Sun 25 May

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Starting at $34.00

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Sun 25 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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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (299)

Mary D

Apr 2019

The West Village tour was a lot of fun. I liked the bar selections. Many I had heard of but never visited. Even as locals, this was a good way to learn more about the city. I’d definitely like to do another tour in a different neighborhood. That said, one thing did sort of irk me about the experience. There were only two couples on the tour when we went to the first bar (others joined later.) The tour guide offered to pay for the other couple’s first round and handed his credit card to the bartender when they ordered. Even though my husband and I were standing directly next to the other couple and the guide, he never offered to pay for ours. I’m not sure why any of this happened, but I found it rather rude. I came on the tour with the expectation of paying for my own drinks. But if you’re paying for the other couple, at the very least offer an explanation if you’re not going to give us the same treatment.

sandyc17

Mar 2019

We did this tour with Alex and he was lovely and extremely knowledgeable. We walked to six bars and had drinks in three of them. It was a nice leisurely walk and it was good to get away from the busy Times Square area and see another side of Manhattan. Cocktails were $16 or $18 but it is New York and that's the usual price.

Genevieve99Ottawa

Mar 2019

My bf and i did this tour last week- it was AWESOME!! Only 3 couples, plus the guide- so lots of time to chat with and get to know the others. I think we stopped at 5 Speakeasy's (may have been 6.... got a little fuzzy near the end :) ) and had an amazing cocktail in each one! The guide gave a little overview of each one before going in and recommended a couple drinks. Pretty sure we would have NEVER found any of these places had it not been for the tour and we are already looking forward to going back to all of them! HIGHLY RECOMMEND DOING THIS!