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Speakeasy Pub and Prohibition History Tour
Up to 3 hours
Step back in time and visit three historic bars and speakeasies on this NYC night out.
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Overview
Join a group of guests from around the world and learn all about the Gilded Age and Prohibition Era in three of New York’s finest bars and speakeasies.
Hear rich storytelling about the political, cultural and historical impact of Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 – 1933 in the U.S. You’ll have lots of fun and learn all about the issues of the era.
A speakeasy was traditionally a secret bar or club that sold liquor illegally. Modern speakeasies are legal and stick to hidden passageways, secret entrances and quirky drinks!
The walking tour will last around three hours and focus on bars or speakeasies in the Midtown West Manhattan and Times Square area of New York.
Tour members will get express entry and seating in a special reserved area at each venue. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
Embrace your inner mixologist! Will you try a Manhattan, mint julep, or Long Island iced tea?
The Speakeasy tour is a great opportunity to meet other travelers. A themed night out in NYC is bound to be an unforgettable experience!
Speakeasy Pub and Prohibition History Tour
Hear exciting stories about this era
You’ll learn all about the Gilded Age and Prohibition Era in New York City history and its political and cultural impact.
Meet fellow travellers visiting New York
Join a group of guests for a fun and social night out in NYC with a historical slant.
Find the best secret bars
The nature of a speakeasy makes it tricky for people to stumble upon – joining a tour makes this experience seamless.
What's included
A visit to three historic bars or speakeasies
Free express entry to each bar
Engaging and knowledgeable tour guide
Special seating area
Food and drinks are not included on the tour but can be purchased separately. Non-alcoholic options are available.
Reservations
Booking required
Booking is required online via the Nitetables website.
Where you'll be
825 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019Where you'll meet
Meet outside the business entrance to One Worldwide Plaza on 8th Avenue, between 49th Street and 50th Street.
How to get there
E train station stop at 50th Street and 8th Avenue.
Standard opening hours
Closings & holidays
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.
Find out more
For more information, visit Nitetables Experience's website.
Fun but rushed
Jan R ·The tour was fun. Our guide Ryan was great. The time spent at each on was a little rushed, there was only time to really enjoy one cocktail. The drink prices were definitely on the high side. Overall, I did enjoy the experience.
Really enjoyed this tour
Lizzie ·Our guide Walter was fab, and a delightful group of fellow tourers. It’s an interesting off track tour, and exactly what is needed to duck the main tourist spots. Loved it…and HQ were brilliant with back up support on email, as I waited at (what I thought was) the meeting point and missed the start of the tour…they got me on track pronto, and as a solo traveller, this was important to me. 5 🌟
Great tour!
Chelsea ·Wonderful tour! Ryan was a great story teller and took us to places you would definitely not be able to find if you were visiting. Best part of our trip so far.
Great tour for prohibition history and bar stops
Austin ·Interesting tour with detailed history of the prohibition in the states and included three bar/speakeasy stops.
Delicious drinks and curious history!
C Adams ·History lovers will love this! Really delicious drinks (you do pay for your own) but getting you into some of the unique bars in NYC!
Must Do!
Anonymous ·Firstly, loved having Walter as a guide! Informative, fun and we went to a few amazing places that had different vibes but all were places I would go back to. It was a good group of people too that made it all the more special. Highly recommended. I would do it again.
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