Classic Nightclubs & Speakeasies of New York Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: RetroMan Tours

Ages: Adults (16–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: No additional charges.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: 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.

Itinerary

Paley Park

15 min

The former site of the legendary Stork Club. “New York’s New Yorkiest place.” - Walter Winchell
Monkey Bar

10 min

The stories behind the storied hotel and its bar. Literary giants to celebrities made it their favored watering hole for a reason.
King Cole Bar

10 min

The story behind one of New York’s most celebrated hotel bars and its famed cocktail.
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church

5 min

How a house of worship toppled a hotel and hopes for a bar
Stop 5

15 min

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.
Radio City Music Hall

10 min

The former site of one of New York’s most celebrated saloons where gangsters, politicians and sports icons could be found under one roof.
Broadway

30 min Admission not included

Our experience will conclude just 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. Guests are free to experience the venue, but the price of drinks/food is not included in the tour.