NYC Exclusive West Village Speakeasy and Gangsters Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Step into the Prohibition era and explore the West Village, NYC's original sanctuary for rebels and outlaws. Discover how the tangled streets of "Little Bohemia" became the ultimate hideout for 1920s underground culture and hidden speakeasies. This tour blends legendary landmarks with the neighborhood's darker side. You’ll see the Hess Triangle, Jimmy Kelly’s, the iconic Friends exterior, and the Stonewall Inn, while hearing ghost stories of the famous "Thinnest House." The highlight is a curated circuit of three lore-steeped drinking stops: the Art Deco Zinc Bar, exclusive entry to "The 86" (the mob-linked former Chumley’s where "getting 86’d" was coined), and The Garret, a secret speakeasy hidden above a burger joint. A rare glimpse into NYC’s most captivating history!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Persons under the age of 21
What To Expect
Pass by the historic facade of NYU's Furman Hall, the former site of Edgar Allan Poe's home. Travelers will hear tales of Greenwich Village's darker history, learning how the eerie streets that once inspired 'The Raven' eventually became the stomping grounds for New York's most infamous 1920s gangsters and hidden speakeasies
Washington Square Park
Stroll past historic Washington Square Park and discover the hidden, darker side of this famous landmark. Hear tales of how the surrounding tree-lined streets and brownstones provided the perfect cover for the city's most elusive gangsters, bootleggers, and underground drinking dens during the height of the Roaring Twenties.
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NYC Exclusive West Village Speakeasy and Gangsters Tour
What‘s Included
Guided walking tour of the West Village
Exclusive Access: Visit 3 hidden bars including the iconic Art Deco Zinc Bar
Alcoholic Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great 2-hour tour
ChrisFromVirginia,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice tour, good level of detail, reasonable number of locations for a 2-hour tour - not too many, not rushed, good history and culture. Jonah was GREAT. Would recommend to anyone.
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