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The 15 Best Bar Tours in New York

24 tours  ·  from $18

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 bar tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

NYC: Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour - Meeting at 8th Avenue, not the nearby side street
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NYC: Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

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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NYC: Statue of Liberty Day Sail with Onboard Bar - Boarding at Pier 17
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NYC: Statue of Liberty Day Sail with Onboard Bar

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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NYC: Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour - Meeting at 825 8th Avenue without getting lost
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NYC: Night Out Prohibition History Bar and Speakeasy Tour

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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Secret bars and Speakeasy NY experience - Alex and the Prohibition stories
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Secret bars and Speakeasy NY experience

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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Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl - Stonewall and Marie’s Crisis Café: important stories, different kinds of stops
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Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

5.Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49Top rated

Walk Greenwich Village with local actor-guides such as Malka, Miranda, Rob, or Camber, stopping at storied pubs and literary landmarks tied to Thomas Paine, Dylan Thomas, E. E. Cummings, T. S. Eliot, and Allen Ginsberg. Drinks cost extra, and you must be 21 or older.

“Our tour guide Camber was great! I learned so much. I enjoyed each of the bars we stopped at. We talked about authors ranging from Thomas Payne to Allen Ginsberg.”

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Hidden Bar and Speakeasy Night Tour NYC - Starting near 825 8th Avenue
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Hidden Bar and Speakeasy Night Tour NYC

6.Hidden Bar and Speakeasy Night Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Spend about three hours visiting three historic Midtown bars and speakeasies with a local guide such as Ryan, Kate, Ariel, or Emma. Expect Prohibition stories, distinctive venues, express entry, and time to buy drinks. The group can include up to 16 people, and upscale casual dress is required.

“Absolutely great. Met some lovely people. The host, Kate, is amazing! The three bars we visited were very interesting and had delicious cocktails.”

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NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience - Meeting near Bowery and East Houston
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NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience

7.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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Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour - Wild East Brewing Co starts with farmhouse character
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Underground Brooklyn Walking Brewery Tour

8.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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Hudson Valley Craft Brewery Bike Tour - Six hours on the North County Trailway
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Hudson Valley Craft Brewery Bike Tour

9.Hudson Valley Craft Brewery Bike Tour

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

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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Best of NYC Drag - Drag Bar Crawl with Drink - The first show: a taste of New York drag
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Best of NYC Drag – Drag Bar Crawl with Drink

10.Best of NYC Drag – Drag Bar Crawl with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Meet guides such as Justin, Miss JAE, or Alex in Hell’s Kitchen for a welcome drink, nightlife stories, and drag performances before ending at Industry Bar with music and dancing. The group is capped at 10, making this a friendly introduction to New York’s drag scene.

“I think my daughter and I were the only straight people there. We had a great time. Alex was a great guide.”

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New York City: Guided Brooklyn Craft Brewery Tour - What VIP access really means here
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New York City: Guided Brooklyn Craft Brewery Tour

11.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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Midtown Unleashed - A Local’s Rooftop and Bar Night Out - From Broadway streets to Times Square lights
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Midtown Unleashed – A Local’s Rooftop and Bar Night Out

12.Midtown Unleashed – A Local’s Rooftop and Bar Night Out

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about three hours walking through Hell’s Kitchen, the Theater District, Times Square, and Midtown before visiting three or more bars, including a rooftop lounge. English-speaking guides, express entry, and a maximum group of 20 make this a social, low-fuss night out for adults 21 and older.

“The tour was amazing, definitely discovered a lot of great bars and our guide Jonathan was amazing! He was very knowledgeable and definitely showed us a great time !”

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NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry - VIP-style entry without a luxury-club price
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NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry

13.NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Start at 9 pm in the East Village for a hosted nightlife crawl through several bars and clubs. Expect games, live music or DJs, drink discounts, free shots, dancing, and VIP-style entry. The event lasts about 3.5 hours, with the option to stay at the final club all night.

“Okay pub crawl, lots of walking so I’d recommend comfortable shoes. Also, some of the bars were overly crowded so be prepared to stand with loud music. I’d say this is for more of the 40 and under crowd. If you don’t drink I wouldn’t recommend because with every stop when you get a drink you get a free shot. So drink wisely! Lol However, you get to meet a lot of people in a short amount of time.”

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NYC Pub Crawl Tour - Moving into the East Village
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NYC Pub Crawl Tour

14.NYC Pub Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Start at 9 p.m. on Rivington Street with host Eitan, then move through East Village and Lower East Side bars before ending at an East Village nightclub. Expect about four hours of social bar hopping, occasional free shots, loud music, and a group of up to 50 people.

“great bar crawl!!! everyone in the group was so nice and friendly and all the bar owners were soooo nice, we got a free signature shot at the second place and I don’t know what this man put in there like some kind of fruit juice or something but it was scrumdidliumptious!!!! I was having the dumbest day bc the subways were being soooo slow and annoying and I was like omg nothing will cure my annoyance right now but then i came here and drank and laughed and danced and the subway suffering melted away!!! thank you to awesome host eitan for bringing the best vibes and getting us…”

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Private Pub Crawl with a Local - Pride history in the Village
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Private Pub Crawl with a Local

15.Private Pub Crawl with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $175

Start at Arthur’s Tavern at 8:30 pm for a private Greenwich Village walk through pride history, jazz, piano bars, comedy clubs, music landmarks, and Joe’s Pizza. Your local guide points out the venues, includes a drink and pizza, and ends at Cafe Wha?

“Arthur's Tavern was a great experience and the host is super personable which made the tour enjoyable!”

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