Classic Nightclubs & Speakeasies of New York Walking Tour
Overview
On this immersive walking tour, you’ll wander through the shadows 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. 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, or cocktail connoisseur, this tour offers a rollicking ride of New York’s legendary nightlife. Our experience will conclude just steps away from a hidden, speakeasy style bar, offering those a chance to raise a glass to NYC nightlife.
What's Included
- No additional charges.
- Alcoholic beverages The tour concludes steps away from a hidden, speakeasy style bar, offering those who wish to continue the experience a chance to raise a glass to NYC nightlife. Food/Drink is not included on the tour.
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
3 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Broadway & W 50th St
New York, NY 10019, USA
What To Expect
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Paley Park
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monkey Bar
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King Cole Bar
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
West 52nd Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Radio City Music Hall
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Broadway
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool NYC customers.
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- 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).
- No additional charges.
- Alcoholic beverages. The tour concludes steps away from a hidden, speakeasy style bar, offering those who wish to continue the experience a chance to raise a glass to NYC nightlife. Food/Drink is not included on the tour.
- Gratuities.
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 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility 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
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 NYC. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- No additional charges.
- Alcoholic beveragesThe tour concludes steps away from a hidden, speakeasy style bar, offering those who wish to continue the experience a chance to raise a glass to NYC nightlife. Food/Drink is not included on the tour.
- Gratuities
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
