--- title: Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 36 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.66 reviews: 222 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 69 of 71 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/speakeasy-drinks-and-prohibition-history-tour-nyc/ --- # Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC In our comparison: #69 of 71 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet on 8th Avenue between 49th Street… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 5 start times: between 16:00 and 19:30 - Food not included: Drinks and Food are available for… - Age rule: Minimum age is 21 years with valid photo… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €36 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.66/5 from 222 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: NiteTables Experiences - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 16:00, 17:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21 ## Reviews 4.66 from 222 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 204 of 222. - 5 stars: 186 (84%) - 4 stars: 18 (8%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 5 (2%) - 1 star: 8 (4%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 4pm Tour | €36 / person | English | - | | 7pm Tour | €36 / person | English | - | | 5pm Tour | €36 / person | English | - | | 7:30pm Tour | €36 / person | English | 7:30 PM | | 6:30pm Tour | €36 / person | English | - | ## What's included - 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 - Rich storytelling of the Prohibition Era and Gilded Age in New York City ## Not included - Drinks and Food are available for purchase. Credit card and processing fees at most venues. - Gratuity ## Itinerary 1. **Studio 54** (pass by, no stop) - NYC's most famous nightclub 2. **Times Square / Theater District** (pass by, no stop) - Walk through the one-of-a-kind Times Square area on your way to the next iconic bar 3. **Hell's Kitchen** (pass by, no stop) - One of NYC's most historic and culture rich neighborhoods. 4. **Theater District** (pass by, no stop) - Historic Broadway theater district 5. **Midtown West** (pass by, no stop) - Just north of times Square and South of Central Park. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 16:00, 17:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #69 of 71** | €36 | 3h | 4.66 (222) | shared | | [Manhattan Adventure Sightseeing Boat Tour - from Chelsea Piers](/usa/new-york/tours/manhattan-adventure-sightseeing-boat-tour-from-chelsea-piers/?format=md) | €90 | 1h | 4.99 (727) | shared | | [Hamilton and Washington Revolutionary Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/hamilton-and-washington-revolutionary-walking-tour/?format=md) | €48 | 3h | 5.0 (217) | shared | | [NYC Private Walking Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/nyc-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | €1541 per group | 4h | 5.0 (185) | private | Ranked #69 of 71 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €23 to €180, median €44; typical length 2h. 15 of 71 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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