15 NYC Speakeasy and Bar Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 474 reviews · from $36Our pick

Spend three evening hours walking through Midtown and visiting three historic bars, lounges, or speakeasies. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Ariel, Ryan, Katherine, or Rori, connects cocktails with Prohibition, Gilded Age women, gangsters, and bootleggers. Entry is included, but drinks cost extra.

“10/10 would recommend! Fun guide and tour, 3 diverse speakeasies and good history with each one”

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2.Guided Speakeasy Walking Tour of New York City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 336 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Join Alex’s Tours at 6pm for a three-hour, small-group walk through Lower Manhattan’s secret bars. Guides such as Alex, Lyonel, Lily, and Darius explain Prohibition while leading you through concealed doors, vaults, and unusual entrances. The $34 fee excludes drinks.

“The tour was alright. We went to 2/3 places because the last place was closed. The 2 we did go to were nice. The tour guide, Jett, can be rude though and I wouldn’t recommend this to my friends for fear they’d have a similar experience.”

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3.The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38Top rated

Join a local guide such as Ryan, Ariel, Kate, Tim, or Emily for a three-hour Midtown walk through Restaurant Row, Times Square, and three historic-style bars. Expect Prohibition stories, express entry, one included drink, and cocktails or beer available at your own cost. Bring photo ID and dress upscale casual.

“Kate so charismatic and kind! She brought something special to the presentations, both in history and the drinks recommendations 💕. I was so surprised to see the Broadway items at the Blue Room, so it felt really exclusive and like a cool experience. I highly suggest talking with and bonding with your whole group because you’ll be all laughing together by the second bar!!”

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4.Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Join a licensed local guide such as Ryan, Ariel, Walter, or Katherine for a three-hour Midtown walk through three cocktail venues. Expect Prohibition and Gilded Age stories, preferred entry, about $20 drinks, an upscale-casual dress code, and a maximum group of 18.

“So much fun! The guide gave great history and recommendations. He was patient and adjusted to conditions on the fly. This was a great tour and an amazing way to end the evening. Highly recommend.”

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5.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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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.City Cruises Alive After Five Cocktail Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 42 reviews · from $66

Set sail from Pier 15 for a two-hour evening happy-hour cruise with a DJ, open-air rooftop seating, dancing, games, and views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Lower Manhattan, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Being a “cocktail cruise” we thought we would get at least one cocktail included but you had to buy any drink or food you wanted on board. Additionally the trip started at 6pm and finished at 7.30pm so not the 2 hours we were promised and expecting. Having said the above, it was an enjoyable experience with nice music, dancing and we met and chatted to some really nice people.”

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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.Drunk Shakespeare Ticket – Live Theatre and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

At The Ruby Theatre near Bryant Park, five professional actors perform Shakespeare with one cast member taking five shots before tackling a major role. You sit in an intimate library filled with more than 10,000 books, order cocktails from the full-service bar, and may help shape the evening.

“Enjoyable night. Actors were great and fun. All seats have good views. Drinks were delicious.”

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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.Manhattan’s Only Whiskey Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $42

Meet your English-speaking guide at Great Jones Distillery for a one-hour look at Manhattan’s first legal post-Prohibition whiskey distillery. Learn about its ingredients, equipment, and methods, then taste Straight Bourbon, Four Grain Bourbon, and Rye. Guides such as Alec and Myles bring humor and clear answers to the session.

“Alec was a wonderful tour guide and made it extremely informative, funny, and he knew answers to every question asked. It was a very fun experience and I don’t even like whiskey much (this was a gift for my boyfriend). I think it’s a little pricey for what it is, but it was still a fantastic tour!”

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14.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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15.The NYC Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $38

Follow an English-speaking guide through Midtown, Hell’s Kitchen, and the Theatre District, stopping at three speakeasies for drinks, food, and stories about Prohibition and New York’s immigrant past. Guides such as Katherine and Rory add humor, strong drink advice, and an easygoing social feel.

“The tour was so fun! The guide was awesome and made everyone feel at ease and told the history in a really engaging way. The bars were all fabulous and super different from each other. Highly recommend!!”

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