Top 10 Speakeasy & Cocktail Tours in New York City

1.Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour

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

Explore three NYC speakeasies, hear Prohibition-era stories, and enjoy a social three-hour bar walk with an engaging English-speaking guide.

“Katie was so full of facts and fun. This tour definitely introduced spots right in the heart of tourist Manhattan that we would not have discovered, complete with back story. Each stop fit the theme yet was totally unique and Katie had well-reasoned drink recommendations at each. She even offered options for other places to see as the tour ended.”

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2.Guided Speakeasy Walking Tour of New York City

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

Explore New York’s secret bars, sample vintage-style cocktails, and hear lively Prohibition stories on a small-group Lower Manhattan walk.

“This tour was so interesting. Alexander, our guide was amazing with all of his historical facts. The Speakeasy’s we went to were all great places to stop and have a few drinks. All of them had a great assortment of drinks, so there is something for everyone. I highly recommend this tour and if you get Alexander, you are very fortunate!”

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3.The Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History

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

Explore Midtown speakeasies, Prohibition stories, Broadway bars, and a beer garden on this three-hour New York walking tour.

“We enjoyed the first two locations tremendously, but the third was a bit of a letdown - no place to sit, we were just brought in, given a beer and then left on our own pretty far from where we started. However, our guide was a 10 on the scale of 1 to 10 and we would book with her again.”

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4.Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour NYC

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

Review of NYC’s three-hour Prohibition tour, with historic bars, expert guides, cocktail costs, walking details, and honest booking advice.

“D was an excellent and very knowledgeable tour guide. The history shared about prohibition was fascinating. It was the best speakeasy tour we’ve ever experienced. Thank you D!”

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5.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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6.New York City Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Small Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Cruise New York Harbor at sunset on a small yacht with a drink, charcuterie, skyline views, Brooklyn Bridge, and Lady Liberty.

“Excellent trip, friendly, informative crew, good drinks selection, nibbles and amazing views. Very comfortable”

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7.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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8.Hidden Bar and Speakeasy Night Tour NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $38

Explore three Midtown speakeasies, hear Prohibition stories, and enjoy a social three-hour bar hop with skip-the-line entry.

“Fun and easy way to learn about some off less touristy known bars. You have the option to purchase drinks (and food) at each bar. Some history was discussed as to the birth of speak easy bars during prohibition, but this is more of a bar hop with some interesting drinks along the way. Fun way to spend an early evening in NYC. My password for entering? “Cuff me and Stuff me!””

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9.City Cruises Alive After Five Cocktail Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 42 reviews · from $66

Cruise New York Harbor at happy hour with a DJ, rooftop views, Statue of Liberty photos, dancing, and food and drinks for purchase.

“It was a cocktail cruise but without any cocktails and without any services: just benches to sit on. Too expensive for just a boat ride.”

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10.New York Greenwich Village Speakeasy and Ghost Tour (with pizza!)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · from $45

Explore Greenwich Village ghosts, Prohibition-era bars, Aaron Burr’s home, Stonewall Inn, and a Two Boots pizza slice for $45.

“Tom was a great guide for the tour. He brought his experience as a native new yorker to give us a unique perspective on growing up in Greenwich Village. He was entertaining to talk to and had tons of great recommendations on things to do and see while we are visiting.”

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