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New York Speakeasies Self-Guided Walking Tour

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  • New York City
  • Updated November 1, 2026

Explore New York’s Prohibition-era bars, neighborhood landmarks, and hidden nightlife on a self-guided walking tour at your own pace.

About this tour

Follow New York’s Prohibition-era nightlife on a self-guided walking tour through the Lower East Side, Little Italy, and Chinatown. This New York speakeasies walking tour begins near Tompkins Square Park, where a temperance fountain sets the scene for a story of hidden bars and changing city habits.

Wander past Katz’s Delicatessen and hear how Blind Tigers offered “free” drinks alongside taxidermy displays. Discover Beauty & Essex, tucked behind a working pawn shop, and the former Milk & Honey. Along the way, spot the building used as the Corleones’ olive oil company in The Godfather, then continue to Doyers Street and The Back Room, where Meyer Lansky, Lucky Luciano, and Bugsy Siegel once met. The route connects neighborhood landmarks with stories of the speakeasies that helped shape modern nightlife.

Use the VoiceMap app to follow GPS directions, listen offline, and explore at your own pace. Download the tour with your confirmation code, then set out to uncover New York’s hidden-bar history on this New York speakeasies walking tour.

Highlights

  • Trace Prohibition-era nightlife through the Lower East Side, Little Italy, and Chinatown
  • Start at a temperance fountain near Tompkins Square Park
  • Hear how Blind Tigers served drinks under the guise of free attractions
  • Find Beauty & Essex behind a working pawn shop entrance
  • Visit Doyers Street and The Back Room, a historic speakeasy

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to the English tour before and after your booking date
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Self-guided GPS tour with flexible pacing
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point

Not included

  • Smartphone
  • Headphones

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total tour time includes walking the route and passing attractions
  • The tour starts at the corner of Avenue A and St Marks Pl, across from Tompkins Square Park
  • Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code from your confirmation ticket before arrival
  • Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

At the corner of Avenue A and St Marks Pl, across from Tompkins Square Park in the East Village.

How do I start the tour?

Install the VoiceMap app and enter the code from your confirmation ticket. Detailed directions are available after downloading.

Is this a guided tour?

No. It is a self-guided GPS audio tour that you can explore at your own pace.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Audio, maps, and geodata are available offline.

What should I bring?

Bring a smartphone and headphones; they are not included.

How this score is calculated

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