Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC

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What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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1 - 10 guests
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English
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Explore NYC's hidden speakeasies on a captivating tour. Travel back to the Prohibition era with tales of gangsters, bootleggers, and iconic bars. Discover history and unique drinks along the way.

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

Experience Details

Take a tipsy journey through the spirit trails of New York's underground watering holes. Your journey will feel like a discovery of hidden escapes from the hustle and bustle of Midtown's tourism hub. Sure to be guided by one of the most exciting tour guides, you'll be captivated by the rich history that has inspired your evening's libations. Walk with us as we retrace the immigrant progress toward the American Dream during Prohibition. We will guide you into one of New York's most iconic speakeasies and tell the tale of the period’s most notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers. At our second location, we’ll explore the catalysts behind Prohibition and focus on the women of the Gilded Age, and the movement that gave rise to an oil king. To round off our journey together, we’ll take you to one of New York's most unique bars where we’ll discuss the sudden demise of Prohibition. 

What You Get

Visit to three bars, pubs and speakeasies
Licensed local guide expert in NYC history and culture
Storytelling of the Prohibition Era and Gilded Age in New York City
Drinks and Food are available for purchase at the venues
Gratuity

Good To Know

  • Minimum age is 21 years with valid photo identification (Passport for non-U.S. citizens)
  • Dress code is upscale casual. No sportswear or ripped clothing permitted.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

What You’ll Experience

Studio 54 (Pass By)

NYC's most famous nightclub

Times Square / Theater District (Pass By)

Walk through the one-of-a-kind Times Square area on your way to the next iconic bar

Hell's Kitchen (Pass By)

One of NYC's most historic and culture rich neighborhoods.

Theater District (Pass By)

Historic Broadway theater district

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

825 8th Ave, 8th Avenue, New York County New York, United States, US, 10019

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Meet on 8th Avenue between 49th Street and 50th Street outside the office building entrance of One Worldwide Plaza (825 Eighth Avenue). There is a bike rack in front of the building and a large American flag hanging in front. Carnegie Diner is visible on the opposite side of 8th Avenue.
End Point

Times Square, New York County New York, United States, US, 10036

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Fun night out trying hidden speakeasy’s
June 16, 2025
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A great night out to start a NYC weekend. Katherine was a great knowledgeable guide and the rest of the people in our group were great. I visit NYC fairly often but these places were hidden gems I ...read more

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Awesome hidden gems
June 13, 2025
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Kathryn was awesome! Great places to hit and really unique drinks. This was worth a Friday night trip!

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So much fun!
June 06, 2025
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Such a great time! Should be taken into consideration, drinks are not included and will run you around $20/drink at each stop. Ryan was a blast!!

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Ariel was great and...
May 18, 2025
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Ariel was great and wonderful guide. The tour was alot of fun and worth the effort. The drinks in the last stop were awful but the food was good.

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Not as described
May 12, 2025
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Good tour, poor description. Let me start with Ryan. He was absolutely fabulous. He was friendly, full of knowledge, funny, and engaging. His stories about prohibition had us all listening,and the...read more

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