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Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket

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New York, United States
Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket
The final speakeasy served their cocktails in teacups a prohibition ruse to disguise the contents.
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iconOffered in: English
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
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Overview

Step into the shoes of a Roaring Twenties scofflaw on this cocktail tour of Manhattan’s best and most secretive speakeasies. Learn about the history of Prohibition and how New Yorkers responded with an underground liquor scene, and then visit multiple modern incarnations of these vintage watering holes. Discover the locations and hidden entrances of such hard-to-find spots, and enjoy high-quality craft cocktails while soaking up the nostalgic atmosphere.
  • Speakeasy bar crawl in Lower Manhattan and Greenwich Village
  • Discover unmarked entrances that even locals having trouble finding
  • Learn about the history of Prohibition from an entertaining guide
  • Skip the entrance lines and enjoy reserved tables with the tour group
  • Sip craft cocktails inspired by vintage recipes (own expense)
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Local, professional guide
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Small-group walking tour
Special treatment at the speakeasies
List of all the visited speakeasies (only after the tour)
Highly accurate and documented history facts
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Departure Point

East Village, New York, NY, USA

Return Details

East Village, New York, NY, USA
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Minimum age is 21 years
  • Dress code is smart casual but lenient
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Alexs tours

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket?
A:
The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket?
A:
The policies on social distancing are:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket?
A:
This activity will have a maximum of 2 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Skip the Line NYC Speakeasy Walking Tour Ticket.

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Traveler Tips

  • "Dress code is not an issue - you can wear jeans/shorts and smart trainers." See review
  • "There is a lot of walking, As there was 11 of us, it took way too long to get drinks ordered - most of the bars had only one member of staff making up cocktails, and complex ones at that." See review
  • "It was an enjoyable tour and I recommend it, but more space, seating and inexpensive drink options need to be provided for the tour group." See review

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Disappointed
RICHARD_Hareood
, Feb 2020
This was not what we thought it would be. The guide was very informative but we were disappointed with the actual locations. Just little bars behind a closed door. Not even themed
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Speakeasy tour
jor
, Feb 2020
Awesome time Alex was a great guide Highly recommend this tour Lots of fun and knowledgeable Drinks were amazing
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Awesome and educational to boot
sam
, Jan 2020
The tour didn't get off to the best of starts as Alex's Tours hadn't conveyed the booking to the guide, who was consequently 40 minutes late. Then the first establishment was shut. Thankfully Sam was a great tour guide and we still had an awesome night.
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star-5
Shhhhhh!
patrickhZ5548QR
, Jan 2020
Very cool, yet casual speakeasy tour. Fun for out-of-towners, as well as locals. Cool venues, inventive cocktails, and a knowledgeable guide. Def recomnend as a fun date idea!
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Interesting locations and knowledgeable guide!
antbaq13
, Nov 2019
This tour took us to some really cool places. Alex was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable. My only real complaint was that we signed up for the West Village but were automatically booked to the Lower East Side without telling us. I had to inquire and I learned that there were not enough people for the West Village and also there was a good chance that a venue might be privately booked which would ruin the tour. Totally understandable reason but I'm glad I inquired otherwise I might have been very confused. My only other advice is for Alex to give the group a little bit of time on our own in each venue. He had amazing knowledge about all things prohibition but it was nonstop and we didn't really have time to relax and enjoy the venue and the mood of the locations.
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Not what was expected
sianniell0
, Nov 2019
We met in a very dark park and it wasn't clearly marked so we didn't feel safe. We expected some history and actual bars from the early 1900's. There was no history given and the bars were modern bars decorated to look like early 1900's decor. Very hard to get a drink and then they were extremely expensive. It just wasn't what we expected, we made the best of it but disappointed.
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star-5
Entertaining night out
TFord4637
, Nov 2019
Our tour guide Alex was very informative and entertaining. The history of Prohibition is fascinating and was discussed in detail. The places we visited were a wonderful representation of the 50+ speakeasies in NYC and will make you want to explore further. Well done.
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Very Knowledgeable
mcavazos06
, Nov 2019
My husband and I had an awesome time on this tour! Alex was very knowledgeable about the history of prohibition! The bars we visited were so unique and the drinks were fabulous!
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Fun time at West Village Speakeasy tour
Christine556559002
, Oct 2019
Tour guide Bret was great, lots of fun and good cocktails, busy during this time so plan a place to eat afterwards!
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star-4
Great quirky tour
SDowks
, Sep 2019
Had an absolute blast. Alex was really knowledgeable and the speakeasy bars were really cool. Dress code is not an issue - you can wear jeans/shorts and smart trainers. Group was a good size (9 people). Would recommend this tour, although the cocktails we ordered were not always nice and were quite pricy! When we booked it, the tour we originally wanted wasn't running and then we had a bit of going back and forward with Alex to finalise the itinerary & time. But it all got sorted in the end and didn't dampen our experience. Would recommend.
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