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Classic Nightclubs & Speakeasies of New York Walking Tour

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Overview

On this immersive walking tour, you’ll wander through the shadows and spotlights of iconic locations, peeling back the curtain on a vanished world of smoky speakeasies, saloons, storied hotel bars, nightclubs, and jazz joints that made history. We bring to life the characters, cocktails, scandals, and cultural revolutions that made this city swing. What You'll Experience: Walk the footsteps of jazz greats along the famed Swing Street - Discover the secret back rooms and whispered passwords of Prohibition’s elite speakeasies - Hear tales of café society, gangsters, gossip columnists, and the sports legends and celebrity icons who held court at larger-than-life nightspots - Learn about the cocktails that put these destinations on the map. Whether you're a jazz lover, history buff, cocktail connoisseur, or just curious about the city’s nocturnal past, this tour offers a rollicking ride of New York’s legendary nightlife.

What's Included

  • No additional charges.
  • Alcoholic beverages Note, this is not a pub crawl. We will be discussing the history of cocktails. Our guide will be happy to direct you to drinking locations at the conclusion of the tour.
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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6th Avenue
New York, NY 10020, USA

What To Expect

Paley Park

The former site of the legendary Stork Club. “New York’s New Yorkiest place.” - Walter Winchell
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Monkey Bar

The stories behind the storied hotel and its bar. Literary giants to celebrities made it their favored watering hole for a reason.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

King Cole Bar

The story behind one of New York’s most celebrated hotel bars and its famed cocktail.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

How a house of worship toppled a hotel and hopes for a bar
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West 52nd Street

The site of the infamous “Swing Street”. Legendary jazz clubs, speakeasies and saloons lined up and down one of New York’s most famous blocks that helped launch the career of legends.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Radio City Music Hall

The site of one of New York’s most celebrated saloons where gangsters, politicians and sports icons could be found under one roof.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Classic Nightclubs & Speakeasies of New York Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Classic Nightclubs & Speakeasies of New York Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • No additional charges.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. Note, this is not a pub crawl. We will be discussing the history of cocktails. Our guide will be happy to direct you to drinking locations at the conclusion of the tour.
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Classic Nightclubs & Speakeasies of New York Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Classic Nightclubs & Speakeasies of New York Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New York City. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • No additional charges.
  • Alcoholic beveragesNote, this is not a pub crawl. We will be discussing the history of cocktails. Our guide will be happy to direct you to drinking locations at the conclusion of the tour.
  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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