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NYC: Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour

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Visit New York City's historic bars and speakeasies on a social, fun, and educational walking tour. Learn about the city's Prohibition-era history while trying drinks and soaking up the local culture.

  • Free cancellation
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  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Skip the line
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    3 hours
  • Includes
    • Skip-the-line entry to all venues
    • Rich storytelling of the Prohibition Era in NYC
    • Tour guide expert in NYC history
    • Drinks and food (available for purchase)
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Discover some of New York's most historic bars on a guided walking tour
  • Visit three historical bars, lounges, and speakeasies with skip-the-line entry
  • Immerse yourself in the history of the Gilded Age and Prohibition-era in America
  • Learn more about the origins of Prohibition, its consequences, and rapid demise
  • Enjoy premium cocktails served up by the city's best mixologists

Description

Discover the fascinating history of some of New York's favorite watering holes on a guided tour. Visit a variety of bars and speakeasies as you learn more about the tumultuous years of the Prohibition Era.

Walk with your guide as you retrace the immigrant progress toward the American Dream during the Prohibition Era. First, discover one of New York's iconic bars that traces its history back to the period of notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers.

At your second location, find out more about the catalysts that sparked Prohibition. Find out more about the women of the Gilded Age, and the movement that gave rise to an oil king.

Finally, visit one of New York's most unique cocktail lounges where you will hear stories of the sudden and dramatic demise of Prohibition, and the resurgence of nightlife in the city in the following decades.

Good to know before you go
  • Participants are required to show a valid photo ID (Passport required for non-U.S. citizens)
  • Participants must be able to walk at a moderate pace in classy attire
  • Drinks are not included and some purchases are required. Please expect beer pricing from $10-14 and wine/cocktails from $18-25
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
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