Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC

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Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC

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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

Great storytelling about the Prohibition Era in New York City. Visits to three speakeasies and iconic bars. Premium cocktails served up by top mixologists. Make new friends from around the world.


Take a journey through the spirit trails of New York's underground watering holes. 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. 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, we’ll take you to one of New York's most unique bars where we’ll discuss the sudden demise of Prohibition.


*cocktail pricing is $18-$25

*processing and credit card fees on drinks/food will be in addition

What You Get

Experience three speakeasies ranging from modern to historic
Free admission and preferred entry at all venues
Licensed local guide expert in NYC history and culture
Drinks and Food are available for purchase. Credit card and processing fees at most 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

Midtown West (Pass By)

Just north of times Square and South of Central Park.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Caffeine Corner, 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 Worldwide Plaza (825 Eighth Avenue). There is a bike rack in front of the building and 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.

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4.6
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May 22, 2026

Walter was great! He shared a lot of interesting facts about the prohibition period. I would certainly do this again.

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We really enjoyed this...
May 21, 2026

We really enjoyed this speakeasy tour in NYC. The experience was fun, well organized, and a great way to learn more about the city’s hidden bar scene. Our guide, Ariel, was very knowledgeable, ente...read more

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Fun and informative tour!
May 08, 2026

My husband and I did the Speakeasy Tour on April 29. Ryan was our guide and he was super knowledgeable and a great story teller. We visited 3 speakeasys in Hell's Kitchen. He gave us drink recomme...read more

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May 04, 2026

You will see places you would never see otherwise. Walter was a great guide who knows a lot about NYC.

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Great tour with nice mix of history and drinks
May 04, 2026

Our tour guide Ariel provided our group with a great mix of NY history, prohibition history, and speakeasy charm. The tour walked us through midtown NY and provided us with three speakeasy experien...read more

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