--- title: "The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History" lang: en type: tour city: New York country: United States price: 36 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.84 reviews: 258 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 60 of 71 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-21 data_updated: 2026-10-21 canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/the-speakeasy-adventure-a-tipsy-trip-through-history/ --- # The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History In our comparison: #60 of 71 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Sip, swirl, taste, and gulp – it's time for a tipsy adventure through New York's underground watering holes! ️‍♀️ Get ready to embark on a journey that feels like stumbling upon secret oases amidst the midtown madness. Consider this your ticket to the hidden escapes from the tourist hustle and bustle. But that's not all – you won't just be roaming solo. Our exciting tour guides, the true masters of the art, will be your compass through this spirited expedition. ️ And oh, the history! Get ready to be enchanted by tales as old as time, as you sip on libations inspired by the past. So, gather your curiosity and an adventurous spirit – it's time to unlock the door to New York's hidden treasures and stories, one sip at a time. Let's dive into the spirited trails and make some history of our own! ️ ## 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: Alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks (available… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €36 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.84/5 from 258 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Telltale Tours - 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 4.84 from 258 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 245 of 258. - 5 stars: 236 (91%) - 4 stars: 9 (3%) - 3 stars: 8 (3%) - 2 stars: 3 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | 7:00pm Tour | €36 / person | English | - | | 6:30pm Tour | €36 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours | | 7:30pm Tour | €36 / person | English | - | | Afternoon Tours | €36 / person | English | - | ## What's included - Hosted by a local, professional and licensed guide - Free admission, express entry and preferred customer treatment at venues - Great storytelling of U.S. immigration and Prohibition Era history - Experience the ambience and mixology of three iconic NYC speakeasies and bars ## Not included - Alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks (available to purchase. crdit card and processing fees may be added) - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Times Square** (pass by, no stop) - Visit historic Restaurant Row, NYC's hidden bars and the incredible lights and pageantry of Times Square. 2. **Theater District** (pass by, no stop) - Home to the world's most famous Broadway shows and amazing restaurants. Walk down the famous Restaurant Row. 3. **Hell's Kitchen** (pass by, no stop) - Recount the great immigration and Prohibition Era stories of this historic and notorious New York City neighborhood. ## 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 business entrance to One Worldwide Plaza. Do NOT go to the plaza behind the building. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Minimum drinking age is 21 years old - Dress code is upscale casual. No sportswear or ripped clothing permitted. - A maximum of 10 people per booking - Participants must bring a government issued photo ID or a passport for proof of age ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #60 of 71** | €36 | 3h | 4.84 (258) | 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 #60 of 71 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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