The 15 Nightlife Experiences in New York City That Earn Their Price

1.Bar, Lounge and Rooftop Nightlife Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 442 reviews · from $36Our pick

Explore Midtown nightlife with a local host, visiting speakeasies, cocktail lounges, historic bars, and a rooftop for $36.

“Ryan was a great tour guide. We had a small group (7) and it was perfect for getting to know eachother and hanging out for an evening. By the end we were signing, dancing and hanging out together like old friends. The bars chosen were ones we would never have found on our own and included rooftop bars, quaint spots beneath the street and both upscale and speakeasy. We ended with live music with a little something for everyone. Definitely our favorite night in NY. -from a mom and her two adult sons celebrating a 21st birthday”

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2.New York Nightlife: The Essential NYC Nightlife Experience

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

Review of a $24 Greenwich Village pub crawl with live music, karaoke, ping pong, drink deals, and a final club stop.

“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

Explore Midtown bars and speakeasies on a three-hour Prohibition tour with local stories, priority entry, and drinks available to buy.

“Ariel was fun, personable, educational, and entertaining. What a fun way to spend an evening in NYC!”

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4.New York City Nightclub Tour

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

NYC Nightclub Tour review covering VIP entry, drinks, club transfers, dress code, value, safety concerns, and who should book.

“Scam... Our trip started with going to a small bar across the street where we had to wait 1 hour for our guide to fix a ride for our tour while everyone thought he had left oss. So the mood was starting to become frustrated. After one hour waiting we went to a small club, got one table with sitting space for 3 out the 10 people on the tour a bottle of vodka to share for the 10 people on the tour. So the frustration continued to rise and the motivation in the group fell even more. Then we went to the last bar, which seemed like a good…”

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5.Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village Nightlife

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

Explore Greenwich Village nightlife on a 2-hour walk from Astor Place to Stonewall Inn, with music, comedy, theater, and bar tips.

“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

Explore three concealed Lower Manhattan speakeasies with Alex, learn Prohibition history, skip lines, and buy your own drinks on this three-hour tour.

“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

Explore Greenwich Village bars, authors, poets, and playwrights on a lively three-hour literary pub crawl with local actors.

“A great tour. We learned a lot about New York and the authors who lived and wrote here…along with their favorite pubs. Our guide was exceptional- funny, knowledgeable, and made friends with all of our tour group. Highly recommend this.”

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8.NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 39 reviews · from $28

Review the $28 NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience, with four venues, included shots, fast entry, and practical dress-code tips.

“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

Explore Hell's Kitchen, Times Square, and Midtown bars with a local guide, rooftop views, express entry, and a three-hour NYC night out.

“While this is a bar tour it is really so much more. There is a variety of nationalities, personalities, and you learn about the coming if age of the area. The guide will also answer any questions.”

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10.Fabulous Drag Night Out with a Drag Queen

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

Spend two hours with a New York drag queen, enjoy a welcome drink, catch a high-energy show, and dance in Hell’s Kitchen.

“This was an amazing memorable (not so memorable :) ) night! The host was amazing and the tour was perfect! Just what my group of friends was looking for. Already looking to book my next tour when I am back in the city!”

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11.NYC Nightlife Crawl: Bars, Clubs & VIP Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Compare this $32.50 NYC nightlife crawl with practical tips on bars, free shots, VIP entry, walking, dress code, and who will enjoy it most.

“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.NYC Pub Crawl Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Review the $29.99 NYC Pub Crawl through the East Village and Lower East Side, with free shots, a rooftop club, and practical booking tips.

“Solo traveling in NYC and wanted to meet new people & explore the city more. The whole experience was rlly amazing - met really cool people, the bars and rooftop nightclub were super cool and the host brought a ton of energy. Will definitely be back next time i’m in NY!”

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13.2-Hour Spanish Nightlife Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $39

Explore Greenwich Village nightlife in Spanish with a guide, from Cafe Wha and the Blue Note to Stonewall Inn, for $39.

“The tour was really nice! We got to know a little bit more about Greenwich village. A good option for those who only speak Spanish since there are no many tours available in this language! Thank you for this unforgettable experience and for sharing your knowledge with 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

Review of NYC’s Gangsters, Heroes and Bright Lights night tour, with bar access, local stories, pricing, guides, tips, and booking advice.

“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

Explore Greenwich Village nightlife with a private local guide, live music landmarks, Broadway piano songs, comedy history, and two pizza stops.

“Arthur's Tavern was a great experience and the host is super personable which made the tour enjoyable!”

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