Speakeasy Tour Around The West Village - New York City

Tasting
Cocktails
Activity
City Tasting, Walking Tour
Included
Tour guide
Languages
English, French, Spanish
Theme
City, Historical
Minimum Drinking Age
21
$
65
/ Person
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Alex T
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Activity Overview
During your New York Speakeasy Tour of the West Village, you will be guided through all the historical developments that lead to Prohibition in the United States from 1920 to 1933 and how it lead to the creation of many speakeasies throughout Manhattan. We will walk you through 6 of the best speakeasies, secret taverns and famous bars from South of Chelsea, through the Meatpacking District and finish the tour in the heart of Greenwich Village. During your speakeasy tour, you will have the chance to try Manhattans award-winning high-quality craft cocktails, while you sit back and enjoy all the history about why and how Prohibition started and as well how it was enforced.

The tour will end close to the West 4th subway station where there are many restaurants, bars, nightlife and the tour guide will be there for directions and recommendations.
 
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: NO SHORTS, NO SNEAKERS, NO FLIP FLOPS, NO TANK TOPS, NO FUR AND MUST BE 21 yr old or the Speakeasies won’t let you in.

For the safety of our clients, we strongly recommend not to drink before the tour or you might not be admitted in some of the Speakeasies. Drink purchases are allowed at 2 of the locations and an optional 3rd cocktail at the last stop (Craft quality cocktails are usually 15$ per person in Manhattan) as well as WC usage.
 
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Included
  • Learn everything about the Prohibition
  • Discover New Yorks' hidden bars
  • 2 drinks
Group-size:
8-12 people
Rates
Per
Price
Person
$
65
Timing
Dates
Start Time
Weekdays4:45 PM
Weekly on Sunday, Saturday4:15 PM
Duration
3 H
Frequently Asked Questions
Subway – 8th ave 14th street A,C,E & L trains
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Cancellation Policy
Standard
  • Cancellations made 2 days before will be fully refunded.
  • Cancellations made at a later date will not be refunded.
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Alex is very knowledgeable and engaging! The 2 hours went by so fast… we were never bored with all the history. Between the fun trivia questions, secret-entry speakeasy’s and amazing cocktails, it was one of the better tours we took while in NYC. We highly recommend Alex’s tours!
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