Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC
Overview
Great storytelling about the Prohibition Era in New York City. Visits to three speakeasies and iconic bars. Premium cocktails served up by top mixologists. Make new friends from around the world.
Take a journey through the spirit trails of New York's underground watering holes. Walk with us as we retrace the immigrant progress toward the American Dream during Prohibition. We will guide you into one of New York's most iconic speakeasies and tell the tale of the period’s most notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers. We’ll explore the catalysts behind Prohibition and focus on the women of the Gilded Age, and the movement that gave rise to an oil king. To round off our journey, we’ll take you to one of New York's most unique bars where we’ll discuss the sudden demise of Prohibition.
*cocktail pricing is $18-$25
*processing and credit card fees on drinks/food will be in addition
What's Included
- Experience three speakeasies ranging from modern to historic
- Free admission and preferred entry at all venues
- Rich storytelling of the Prohibition Era and Gilded Age in New York City
- Licensed local guide expert in NYC history and culture
- Drinks and Food are available for purchase. Credit card and processing fees at most venues.
- Gratuity
Meeting Location
825 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10019, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Manhattan
NY 10036, USA
What To Expect
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Times Square / Theater District (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 21 years with valid photo identification (Passport for non-U.S. citizens)
- Dress code is upscale casual. No sportswear or ripped clothing permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Experience three speakeasies ranging from modern to historic.
- Free admission and preferred entry at all venues.
- Rich storytelling of the Prohibition Era and Gilded Age in New York City.
- Licensed local guide expert in NYC history and culture.
- Drinks and Food are available for purchase. Credit card and processing fees at most venues.
- Gratuity.
The minimum age to participate is 21. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Experience three speakeasies ranging from modern to historic
- Free admission and preferred entry at all venues
- Rich storytelling of the Prohibition Era and Gilded Age in New York City
- Licensed local guide expert in NYC history and culture
- Drinks and Food are available for purchase. Credit card and processing fees at most venues.
- Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 21 years with valid photo identification (Passport for non-U.S. citizens)
- Dress code is upscale casual. No sportswear or ripped clothing permitted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
