15 Nightlife Experiences in New York Worth Booking

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.New York Nightlife: The Essential NYC Nightlife Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $24

Start at 9 p.m. near West 3rd Street and follow hosts including Louis and Ajna through Greenwich Village bars and clubs. You may play ping pong, sing karaoke, hear live music, and use drink deals before ending near Bleecker Street. Bring ID, dress smart casual, and expect about 3.5 hours.

“I texted the viator whatapp that I will be late in 5min to meeting place and it mention will help me informed the tour Incharge but I reach the meeting place no one there and called the help desk and difficult to provide me a right answer. Disappointed”

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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.New York City Nightclub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 117 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $85

Meet your nightlife host in Chelsea, enjoy a welcome drink, then ride between New York clubs in a luxury Mercedes coach. The standard tour includes club entry and three drinks. The VIP option adds a private table and unlimited bottle service. Guides may include Uncle Sam, Dmitry, Sam, or David.

“The tour was a complete waste of money. The tour guides had no idea what they were doing. They were also very rude towards myself. We were told we had priority entrance to the clubs. Which we didn't have. We went to one club got one drink free. After being told we would get more and go to 2 clubs.”

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5.Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village Nightlife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide at Astor Place at 7:00 pm for a small-group walk through Greenwich Village nightlife. Hear stories tied to Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, and Chris Rock, visit the Comedy Cellar area and Stonewall Inn, then finish in Sheridan Square with ideas for bars and theaters.

“This was a well presented, thoroughly researched and entertaining tour of the Village. The history of some of these sites was fascinating as many things have changed in this area over the years. Our guide was enthusiastic and well prepared. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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6.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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7.Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

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

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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8.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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9.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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10.Fabulous Drag Night Out with a Drag Queen

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 17 reviews · 2 hours · from $55

Meet your English-speaking drag queen guide at DBL in Hell’s Kitchen, sip a complimentary vodka soda or frozen margarita, then head to a top drag show for flips, laughs, photos, and dancing. Guides such as Liz and Queenlee bring personal insight into New York’s drag scene.

“Absolutely loved it!! My drag guide, Liz, created a welcoming and warm atmosphere for those visiting NYC. Learned some ins and outs on joining the drag community, and loved seeing the professionals at werk!! 👏🏼”

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11.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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12.Ultimate Nightlife Group Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · from $36

Meet your English-speaking NYC host near One Worldwide Plaza for a three-hour group night out. Visit at least three bars, lounges, and possibly a speakeasy or rooftop, with free express entry throughout. Hosts such as Sarah and Wow bring local stories and help you meet people from around the world.

“Our tour guide was lovely! Glad I went as would never seen that part in New York! Ended up in a piano bar where I met some other amazing people that weren’t on the trip! So amazing all round! NYC is the best!!”

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13.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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14.Night Out Tour: Gangsters, Heroes and Bright Lights of NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $32

Start at 7:30 pm near One Worldwide Plaza and follow a nightlife host through Hell’s Kitchen and nearby Manhattan venues. You’ll hear stories about immigrants, gangsters, and local heroes, enter bars without cover charges, and visit a famous dance club. Drinks and tips cost extra.

“Great time with this small group bar hopping at some very cool places . Never would have found them with the tour guide.”

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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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