New York City Prohibition Walking Tour
Overview
Join a fascinating walking tour through New York City’s most historic neighborhoods, including Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Little Italy, where you’ll view six of the city’s oldest saloons. Along the way, you’ll stroll through the streets and hear captivating stories of gangsters, bootleggers, political powerhouses, and the infamous Tammany Hall. Discover how these legendary establishments became gathering places for some of the city’s most notorious figures during the Prohibition era, shaping New York’s colorful and often turbulent past. The tour concludes at our final stop in the heart of Little Italy, where you are free to purchase a beverage if you wish while soaking up the atmosphere of one of the city’s most iconic historic neighborhoods.
What's Included
- Speakeasy History
- Walk through famous neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, SoHo & Little Italy
- Gangsters & Bootleggers stories
- Stories of Notorious Figures
- Ending at a Legendary Saloon
- View 6 Historic Saloons
- Fascinating stories behind New York’s historic establishments
- Drinks are paid for by guest
Meeting Location
76 Greenwich Avenue
New York, NY 10011, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Little Italy
New York, NY 10013, USA
What To Expect
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White Horse Tavern
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
86 Bedford St
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Stonewall Inn
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Fanelli's Cafe
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
48 Spring St
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mulberry Street Bar
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-5619196P6
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