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Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Embark on a nostalgic journey with the Lower East Side Speakeasy Tour, where a mix of history, hidden gems, and craft cocktails (two included per person) awaits. Far from your average city walking experience, this speakeasy walking tour explores the secretive world of the 1920s Prohibition era. Wander down historic streets in Manhattan and step into hidden taverns and vintage bars that still echo with stories of a bygone time. This is a true NYC speakeasy experience—equal parts cocktail crawl and Prohibition history tour.

🚶‍♂️ Walk the historic Lower East Side of Manhattan on a guided speakeasy walking tour through the heart of Prohibition-era New York

🍹 Discover secret bars and hidden speakeasies, with two craft cocktails included in your NYC speakeasy experience

📖 Uncover the history of Prohibition through immersive storytelling and accurate, documented facts

🗣️ Let expert guide Alex Gabriel Kanze lead the way—his tours of New York are highly rated and packed with character

Located in New York City, New York

Full description

At every stop on this guided speakeasy walking tour, the experience goes far beyond sipping cocktails—it's about stepping into the living history of New York. Your guide, Alex Gabriel Kanze, known for his passion for storytelling and deep local knowledge, brings a unique energy to the tour. With years of experience across tours in New York, from double-decker bus rides to small-group walking tours, Alex's tours are infused with documented history facts, humor, and unforgettable details.

This guided tour through Lower Manhattan takes you behind unmarked doors and through stories of bootleggers, lawmakers, and rebels. Whether you're visiting from the United States or United Kingdom, or you're a local seeking hidden gems, this guided speakeasy experience promises a rich narrative woven into every stop—and every sip.

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After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Tuesday-Sunday 6:00pm

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

  • Age: 21+
  • Physical limitations: Need to be able to walk to 3 locations in the Lower East Side.

Who can you accommodate for?

  • Children: This is not an experience for children or anyone under the age of 21. 
  • Individuals with disabilities: Unfortunately, not all locations are wheelchair accessible, but service animals are allowed.
  • Languages: Tours are offered in English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German.
  • Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

  • Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
  • What’s included: 
    • Expert tour guides with history majors
    • Stops at 3 speakeasies
    • 2 craft cocktails per person
  • Who will be present: You will have a tour guide with you at all times as well as up to 12 total participants. 
  • Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket.
  • Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged!
  • Specific rules to follow: It is strongly recommended to not drink before the tour or you might not be admitted in some of the Speakeasies.

 

How to prepare?

  • Weather dependency: The experience will run rain or shine with the exception of extreme weather conditions. 
  • Arrival: Plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance
  • Parking: Public transportation is recommended, however, if you are driving there is parking available near the meeting location.
  • What to wear: The speakeasies require nice/dressy attire. No sportswear (discrete sneakers are fine), no flip flops, no tank tops, and no fur. If you wear these items you will not be allowed to enter the speakeasies. 
  • What to bring:
    • Valid government issued ID
    • Gratuity for your guide is greatly appreciated if you enjoy the tour
  • Restrooms: Restrooms will be available at each tour stop.

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 15 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 4 days before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 4 days in advance means losing the value of your experience.

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Sarah J.

Our evening with Alex was memorable, filled with visits to stunning locations rich in stories and historical insights. The experience was as enjoyable as it was enlightening, and I would definitely suggest it to others.

Emily R.

Exploring the speakeasies was a delightful experience. The guides were well-versed in the history of alcohol, adding depth to our visit. It was also a great opportunity to meet new people and share stories.

Michael B.

This tour was a perfect mix of fun and education. The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about Prohibition history, and the speakeasies we visited felt like hidden treasures. This is a highly recommended adventure for anyone seeking to uncover hidden parts of the city.

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