The Secret Speakeasies and History Experience!

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English
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Discover NYC's hidden gems on a magical journey of history, culture, and fun. Unravel Prohibition tales, immerse in immigrant stories, and explore iconic speakeasies in just three vibrant hours.

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

Experience Details

Step right up, history seekers! Get ready for a guided walking tour that's as vibrant as the city itself. We're serving up a tantalizing blend of NYC Prohibition tales & immigrant history, all while leading you to the crème de la crème of historic bars, pubs, & speakeasies.


Picture this: mingling with globetrotters & locals alike, rubbing elbows like old friends, & toasting with cocktails that are the real deal!!


Over the span of three exciting hours, you'll not only indulge in some socializing but also soak up the stories that have woven early 20th century America into its one-of-a-kind cultural tapestry. And trust us, these tales are like secret ingredients in the cocktail of NYC's unique melting pot culture.


So put on your walking shoes, bring your curiosity, & join us for an evening that's as rich in history as it is in camaraderie & cocktails. Let's raise a glass to uncovering the hidden gems & stories that make this city the incredible melting pot it is today!

What You Get

Dedicated licensed host/guide for the evening
Visit at least three of NYC's iconic and historic bars
Free admission and express entry at each location
Alcoholic beverages
Drinks and food available for purchase at the venues
Gratuity

Good To Know

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

Times Square (Pass By)

Walk through historic Times Square

Manhattan Skyline (Pass By)

Panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline from a rooftop lounge, including the Empire State Building up close.

Theater District (Pass By)

The home of Broadway shows and great restaurants..

Hell's Kitchen (Pass By)

Immigrant stories of the this legendary and historic neighborhood which played a prominent role in the Prohibition Era New York City

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. There is a bike rack in front of the building and Carnegie Diner is visible across the street.
End Point

Hell's Kitchen, 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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Walter Rocks
March 29, 2025
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Walter was awesome and we had a great time. Really a great way to spend an evening! Thanks for all the great history info!

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The tour guide Ariel was...
March 29, 2025
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The tour guide Ariel was great. Lots of energy and fun to be with but the overall experience. She basically brought us to three bars only the first one was secret kind of speakeasy Ish The other tw...read more

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Fun and informative!
March 13, 2025
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Great guide-interesting history and wonderful locations. The tour started on time, the walks were easy to do and our guide was very helpful.

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Fun way to see the city.
March 08, 2025
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We were able to learn about some New York history while we went to the different Speakeasies. The setup was great. Our host, Ryan, was a lot of fun and kept everything running smoothly. Just a war...read more

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Feel popular by getting into trendy bars!
December 18, 2024
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This was a great way to get into some very trendy and popular bars. Ordering and paying for drinks was very quick and smooth. One bar had a huge line to get in and we just walked right in and got s...read more

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