New York City Prohibition Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: 40 Thieves New York Tours

Ages: Youth (21–44 years) · Adults (45–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Speakeasy History
Included: Walk through famous neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, SoHo & Little Italy
Included: Gangsters & Bootleggers stories
Included: Stories of Notorious Figures
Included: Ending at a Legendary Saloon
Included: View 6 Historic Saloons
Included: Fascinating stories behind New York’s historic establishments

Not included

Not included: Drinks are paid for by guest

Itinerary

White Horse Tavern

25 min

One of New York City's oldest taverns, the White Horse Tavern is renowned for its rich literary history and legendary patrons. Hear captivating stories of the writers, artists, and colorful characters who made it famous.
Stop 2

20 min

Visit The Eighty Six, located at the historic Chumley's address, a former Prohibition-era speakeasy once frequented by celebrated authors and intellectuals. Discover its fascinating past and enduring legacy.
The Stonewall Inn

25 min

Stop outside the iconic Stonewall Inn, a National Historic Landmark and the birthplace of the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement. Learn how this landmark helped shape American history.
Fanelli's Cafe

15 min

Explore one of SoHo's oldest taverns and discover how it evolved from a neighborhood saloon into one of the area's most enduring historic gathering places.
Stop 5

15 min

Visit this classic neighborhood bar, affectionately known as "Shark Bar," while learning about SoHo's transformation and the colorful stories behind its historic watering holes.
Stop 6

15 min

Located in the heart of Little Italy, this historic bar has been featured in numerous films and television shows. Hear stories of the neighborhood's immigrant roots, gangsters, and vibrant past.