Hidden Bars and Speakeasies Tour in New York City
About this experience
Experience NYC's vibrant nightlife while hopping between three of Midtown Manhattan's most historic bars, pubs, and speakeasies!
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Overall, it was a lovely experience. Each bar was different and interesting.
What's Included
- Discover New York's rich history alongside an expert local guide
- Visit three unique bars, pubs, and speakeasies while exploring Midtown Manhattan's most iconic sites
- Listen to amazing Prohibition tales about gangsters, bootleggers, oil kings, and more
- Enjoy VIP perks including free admission at each venue, skip-the-line entry, reserved seating, and insider service
- Make it an evening to remember with this 3-hour speakeasy and prohibition tour!
What happens on the day
Travel back in time to the Roaring 20s on this one-of-a-kind nighttime tour around New York City!
Kick off your spirited adventure in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, near the iconic Times Square. Here, you’ll meet your host, a New York City licensed tour guide and expert in all things Prohibition! They’ll take you off the beaten path and inside 3 historic bars, pubs, and speakeasies. Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of secret bars and underground watering holes (some are even hidden in plain sight!)
At each stop, you’ll be treated to free admission, skip-the-line entry, reserved seating, and insider service – you’ll feel like one of New York City’s finest! Grab yourself a signature cocktail and listen as your guide shares spellbinding stories. Hear tales of notorious gangsters, infamous bootleggers, and the hidden places where they once thrived.
Along the way, you’ll see some of Midtown Manhattan’s most iconic sites, all lit up with dazzling city lights.
Get ready for an authentic and unforgettable night out!
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-Round:
Monday through Sunday - 6:30 PM, 7:30 PM
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Essential Information
- Participants must be at least 21 years old and possess a valid ID
- Beverages and transportation are not included
- Enjoy free admission and express entry at each stop
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Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event that your tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be able to reschedule directly with the experience provider.
Customer Reviews
Overall, it was a lovely experience. Each bar was different and interesting.
I have walked by these places for years and had no idea! our guide was the best!
What an adventure! My wife and I were excited about the prospect of staggering around Midtown Manhattan, discovering secret gin joints and learning all about Prohibition and the gangster violence that surrounded it, but we couldn’t have imagined what our guide Ryan had in store for us. Every speakeasy was unique and amazing, from the heavily flowered former church to the Blue Room tucked in back of a hotel to the private lounging den set behind the bar out front. Ryan had many drink recommendations, and every one was spot-on and perfect. My wife found the perfect cosmo—more than once!—and I discovered what shochu tastes like when infused with roasted peanuts—like delicious hellfire. Meanwhile, Ryan wove a tale of opportunity and danger and history and good old American gumption by way of Ireland. The stories always elevated the locations, and weren’t intrusive or overwhelming, and this is coming from someone who was feeling very loosy-goosy after the first stop. That gin glass was about the size of a fishbowl! No hesitation, no warnings, no asterisks, just a straight-up recommendation for this tour. By the way, the tour appears to be extremely popular, judging from the 28 guests who showed up at ours. Not to worry, because the tour company conjured another guide and split our massive group, and by the end of our adventure, we were all very close slurring friends.
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