The 12 Best Bar Tours in New York

1.Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · from $36Our pick

Spend three hours with an English-speaking nightlife host such as Jonathan, Ryan, Annie, or Kate, visiting at least three Manhattan venues. Expect a mix of historic bars, speakeasies, cocktail lounges, and one rooftop, with free entry and walking between stops.

“The tour was great, we had a nice group together and our tour guide: Camala was so fun! She was so enthousiastic, she knew everything about the city and was so involved in the group it was like she was one of us. Very good experience, especially for the money you pay. I will recommend it to everyone to get to know the city better and also to meet nice new people.”

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2.Statue of Liberty Day Sail with Onboard Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 150 reviews · 1h 30m · from $71

Step aboard Clipper City at Pier 17 for a 90-minute sail past One World Trade Center, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, and Governors Island. The captain and crew may invite you to help raise the sails or take the helm. Cocktails, wine, beer, and light snacks are available for purchase.

“The seas were perfect. Setting the sails was an experience for grandpa and grandson!! Staff very pleasant!!! Recommend highly.”

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3.Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 128 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Walk from 825 8th Avenue to Times Square, stopping at three Midtown bars, pubs, lounges, and speakeasies. Guides such as Ariel, Ryan, Sarah, and Jack share stories about immigration, politics, and Prohibition while arranging preferred entry. Drinks and food cost extra.

“We had a great time! Ryan was funny and made the whole tour a fabulous time. His stories were interesting, and he was just so friendly and welcoming. We loved the Woo Woo bar! So much fun!”

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4.Secret bars and Speakeasy NY experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 50 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Join Alex for a three-hour, small-group walk through three concealed Lower Manhattan bars. Expect secret doors, alley entrances, Prohibition stories, and skip-the-line access. Drinks and food cost extra, and all participants must be at least 21 with photo ID.

“Outstanding locations and such a kind, knowledgeable guide! Fantastic tour!! I’d recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience speakeasies you would never find on your own and learn so much about each. It was incredible.”

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5.NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · from $28

Meet English-speaking hosts near Bowery and East Houston, visit four New York bars and clubs, enjoy included shots and drink deals, then finish at a multi-level rooftop club in lower Manhattan. You get venue entry, fast-track security, and can stay at the final club as long as you like.

“As the tour guide was walking very fast, she didn't pay attention to the group at all. What's more, she was going so fast in windy weather that I fell on my hand and broke my wrist and had to go to hospital as an emergency. In other words, I didn't get to experience it at all.”

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6.Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Spend about three and a half hours with City Brew Tours NYC visiting three Brooklyn breweries. Taste farmhouse ales, hazy IPAs, sours, pilsners, and more, with snacks and a MetroCard included. Groups are capped at 15, and guide Eddi Davila has earned praise for making the outing social and personal.

“This experience was canceled two days before. We were unable to rebook or find an alternative with such short notice. Shame because we were really looking forward to the tour.”

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7.Hudson Valley Craft Brewery Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $169Top rated

Join Lukas and Laura for an eight-hour, small-group bike ride from Brewster through the Hudson Valley to Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. Bring your own bike or arrange a rental, enjoy a picnic lunch and supported trail stops, then taste up to 10 beers before a shuttle returns you to North White Plains.

“I've done a lot of organized bike rides over the years and this was truly one of the best. Lucas and Laura are a great team. The information provided prior to the ride, as well as the day of the ride, was well organized. The rest stops, lunch and the final stop at Captain Lawrence Brewery were all very well planned. I highly recommend doing this ride.”

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8.Guided Brooklyn Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 3h 30m · from $99

Start at Sound & Fury Brewery in Downtown Brooklyn, then follow an English-speaking beer guide to three Brooklyn breweries. Sample up to 12 beers, learn about brewing, enjoy a paired snack, and use the included Metro card between stops. Bring ID and closed-toe shoes.

“My girlfriend and I booked this impulsively on our one year anniversary. It wasn’t too much or exhausting and was honestly so insanely fun. If you’re a New York local and looking for something adventurous (and love beer) this was perfectttt and worth the money.”

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9.Greenwich Village Pizza, Beer, and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · from $99

Walk Greenwich Village with an English-speaking guide such as Lydia, Ross, or Jonathan, tasting three pizza styles, meeting a top pizza chef, and raising two beers in historic Village bars. Expect a relaxed 2.5-hour route, plenty of local lore, and roughly eight people or fewer.

“Our guide Ross was wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and kind. Our group was large so occasionally it was difficult to hear him but he made good efforts to interact with everyone on the tour. It was an extremely hot day so we would have appreciated the bottle of water mentioned in the tour description and definitely could have benefited from some wet wipes for our hands at the food stops. The food choices were excellent though and the pubs were great too. Well worth the walking to see spots we never would have known about!”

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10.NYC Pub Crawl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · from $18Best value

Meet party hosts near West 3rd Street and Sixth Avenue for a three-hour crawl through four West Village bars and clubs. Expect games, live music, DJs, dancing, free shots, drink deals, and a social crowd. Bring valid ID and note that the experience is for ages 21 and up.

“Amazing people. Amazing places and entertainment (they can only offer on Wednesdays). Amazing staff. Amazing :)”

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11.July 4th Fireworks Party Cruise with BBQ Buffet & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · from $359

Board the Cornucopia Princess at Pier 81 for a five-hour July 4th cruise with reserved shared seating, a BBQ buffet, four hours of open bar service, a live DJ, and views of New York City’s fireworks from three decks.

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12.Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Join US Ghost Adventures for a two-hour Greenwich Village walk through murder tales, duels, speakeasies, and haunted bars. Meet your English-speaking guide at One if by Land, Two by Sea, then visit Marie’s Crisis Cafe, Pirate’s Den, Hangman’s Elm, and the Friends apartment building.

“Joanna was such a sweetheart, we had a blast! We very much enjoyed our tour and would definitely do it again!!! 100% recommend.”

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