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New York City Prohibition Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New York City
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore six historic saloons and hear Prohibition-era tales of gangsters and bootleggers on a New York City walking tour.

About this tour

Step into New York City’s Prohibition-era past on a walking tour through Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Little Italy. Along the way, view six historic saloons and hear the stories that linger behind their doors.

Your guide brings the city’s turbulent history to life with tales of gangsters, bootleggers, political powerhouses, and Tammany Hall. Discover how these establishments became gathering places for notorious figures and helped shape New York’s colorful past. The 120-minute walk ends at a legendary saloon in Little Italy, where you can choose to purchase a drink and take in the neighborhood’s atmosphere. Drinks are not included.

Explore the streets, characters, and historic watering holes that define this chapter of the city. Book your New York City Prohibition Walking Tour and see the old saloons through the stories that made them famous.

Highlights

  • Trace Prohibition-era stories through Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Little Italy
  • View six historic saloons and hear how they shaped the city’s past
  • Hear tales of gangsters, bootleggers, political powerhouses, and Tammany Hall
  • Finish at a legendary saloon in the heart of Little Italy

What's included

Included

  • Speakeasy history
  • Walk through Greenwich Village, SoHo, and Little Italy
  • Stories of gangsters, bootleggers, and notorious figures
  • Views of six historic saloons
  • Stories behind New York’s historic establishments
  • Tour ending at a legendary saloon

Not included

  • Drinks, paid for by the guest

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Important information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.50 from 2 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New York City
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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.0.

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