NYC Exclusive West Village Speakeasy and Gangsters Tour

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NYC Exclusive West Village Speakeasy and Gangsters Tour

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 US$33.75  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 7, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Delve into NYC's Prohibition past with our West Village tour. Explore secret speakeasies, gangster lore, and cultural hotspots while enjoying exclusive access to iconic sites.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step into the Prohibition era and explore the West Village, NYC's original sanctuary for rebels and outlaws. Discover how the tangled streets of "Little Bohemia" became the ultimate hideout for 1920s underground culture and hidden speakeasies. This tour blends legendary landmarks with the neighborhood's darker side. You’ll see the Hess Triangle, Jimmy Kelly’s, the iconic Friends exterior, and the Stonewall Inn, while hearing ghost stories of the famous "Thinnest House." The highlight is a curated circuit of three lore-steeped drinking stops: the Art Deco Zinc Bar, exclusive entry to "The 86" (the mob-linked former Chumley’s where "getting 86’d" was coined), and The Garret, a secret speakeasy hidden above a burger joint. A rare glimpse into NYC’s most captivating history!

What You Get

Guided walking tour of the West Village
Exclusive Access: Visit 3 hidden bars including the iconic Art Deco Zinc Bar
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Persons under the age of 21
  • Service animals allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Judson Block

Pass by the historic facade of NYU's Furman Hall, the former site of Edgar Allan Poe's home. Travelers will hear tales of Greenwich Village's darker history, learning how the eerie streets that once inspired 'The Raven' eventually became the stomping grounds for New York's most infamous 1920s gangsters and hidden speakeasies
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Washington Square Park

Stroll past historic Washington Square Park and discover the hidden, darker side of this famous landmark. Hear tales of how the surrounding tree-lined streets and brownstones provided the perfect cover for the city's most elusive gangsters, bootleggers, and underground drinking dens during the height of the Roaring Twenties.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

The Stonewall Inn

Walk past the iconic Stonewall Inn. Though famous for the 1969 uprising, this site also harbors deep ties to New York's organized crime history. Discover how the Mafia ran this hidden 'bottle bar,' bribing local precincts and running a shadowy establishment that echoed the underground, mob-run drinking dens of the Roaring Twenties
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Hess Triangle

Don't blink or you'll miss the Hess Triangle, a mosaic tile marking the smallest plot of private land in NYC. Pass by this quirky landmark and hear the story of one man's ultimate act of defiance against the city government—a stubborn, anti-authority attitude that perfectly mirrors the Prohibition-era outlaws you'll learn about on this tour
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

The Eighty Six

Pause outside the heavy, unmarked door of 86 Bedford Street to discover the secrets of a true 1920s underground speakeasy. You'll learn how illicit patrons sneaked inside to avoid police raids, and hear the local legend of how this very address may have birthed the popular bartender slang to '86' an unruly customer.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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The Garret

Discover how the West Village keeps its rebellious history alive as you pass by The Garret. Hidden away on the second floor above a very unexpected storefront, this contemporary speakeasy serves as a perfect example of how the secretive, 'hidden-in-plain-sight' culture of the Prohibition mobsters continues to inspire New York's modern nightlife
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

181 Sullivan St, Sullivan Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10012

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The guide will be waiting for you outside of the bar, please do not enter the bar!
End Point

The Garret, Bleecker Street, New York County New York, United States, US, 10014

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Great tour of the Village!
June 28, 2026

Interesting and fun tour of Greenwich village. Learned a lot and enjoyed. Jared was a great guide and very interactive with our group—thanks!

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Great 2-hour tour
June 26, 2026

Nice tour, good level of detail, reasonable number of locations for a 2-hour tour - not too many, not rushed, good history and culture. Jonah was GREAT. Would recommend to anyone.

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