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New York Prohibition History Drinks and Ball Drop Bash 8 hr

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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

Explore Prohibition-era bars and speakeasies, enjoy drinks until midnight, and watch the Times Square ball drop from 12 blocks away.

About this tour

Spend New Year’s Eve following the spirit trails of Prohibition-era New York, from historic watering holes to a surviving 1920s speakeasy. This 8-hour New York Prohibition history and ball drop experience pairs stories of the American Dream with a lively night out in the city.

Begin at one of New York’s oldest bars, once a speakeasy, with a specialty brew or cider. At the next stop, explore the forces behind Prohibition, the women of the Gilded Age, and the rise of an oil king while eating and drinking. Then step into a last-standing 1920s speakeasy for stories of notorious gangsters, bootleggers, and Prohibition’s end. Drinks are included until midnight, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; food is available for purchase.

The evening concludes in an exclusive section within the Times Square barriers, with a view of the ball drop from 12 blocks away. Join this New York Prohibition history and ball drop tour for a spirited way to welcome the new year.

Highlights

  • Trace New York’s Prohibition-era stories through historic bars and speakeasies
  • Hear tales of Gilded Age women, bootleggers, and notorious gangsters
  • Enter a restricted Times Square area for a view of the midnight ball drop
  • Enjoy drinks from 8:00 p.m. until midnight

What's included

Included

  • Drinks included until midnight
  • Entry within the barriers at Times Square
  • Exclusive view of the ball drop from 12 blocks away

Not included

  • Food available for purchase

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Important information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy
  • Moderate physical fitness is recommended
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Meeting point: 8th Avenue, between 39th and 50th Streets, in front of the One Worldwide Plaza office building entrance

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 3.47 on GetYourGuide (Viator shows no usable rating). Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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