NYC: Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour

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NYC: Speakeasy Drinks and Prohibition History Tour

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Visit New York City's historic bars and speakeasies on a social, fun, and educational walking tour. Learn about the city's Prohibition-era history while trying drinks and soaking up the local culture.

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Highlights

Discover some of New York's most historic bars on a guided walking tour
Visit 3 historical bars, lounges, and speakeasies with skip-the-line entry
Immerse yourself in the history of the Gilded Age and Prohibition-era in America
Learn more about the origins of Prohibition, its consequences, and rapid demise
Hear stories of the heyday of notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers

Description

Discover the fascinating history of some of New York's favorite watering holes on a guided tour. Visit a variety of bars and speakeasies as you learn more about the tumultuous years of the Prohibition Era. Walk with your guide as you retrace the immigrant progress toward the American Dream during the Prohibition Era. First, discover one of New York's iconic bars that traces its history back to the period of notorious gangsters and infamous bootleggers. At your second location, find out more about the catalysts that sparked Prohibition. Find out more about the women of the Gilded Age, and the movement that gave rise to an oil king. Finally, visit one of New York's most unique cocktail lounges where you will hear stories of the sudden and dramatic demise of Prohibition, and the resurgence of nightlife in the city in the following decades.

Includes

Skip-the-line entry to all venues Tour guide

Important Information

Participants are required to show a valid photo ID (Passport required for non-U.S. citizens)
Participants must be able to walk at a moderate pace in classy attire
Drinks are not included and some purchases are required. Please expect beer pricing from $10-14 and wine/cocktails from $18-25