TourTruth score 4.9 out of 10
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Washington Speakeasy Experience
TourTruth score 6.9 out of 10
Average
2 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Washington DC
- 1 hr 30 min
- Updated November 1, 2026
Step into a Washington speakeasy for a 1920s-inspired cocktail, a curated small plate, Prohibition-era stories, and a historic elevator.
About this tour
Step behind a curtained entry in Washington for a taste of Prohibition-era glamour, where handcrafted cocktails and a curated bite come with stories from the past. This 90-minute speakeasy experience pairs one historic cocktail, inspired by original 1920s recipes, with a small plate. Zero-proof drinks are available, and you can explore additional menu offerings or a full dinner menu onsite.
As you sip, hear about the original speakeasy and see the country's oldest electric elevator in action. The experience takes place in the National Union Building, with the entrance at the end of the lobby corridor. Washington Speakeasy Experience offers a lively way to connect local history with classic cocktail culture. Reserve your visit and raise a glass to the stories behind the drinks.
Highlights
- Sip a handcrafted cocktail inspired by original 1920s recipes
- Pair your drink with a curated small plate
- Hear stories of the Prohibition-era speakeasy
- See the country's oldest electric elevator in action
What's included
Included
- One historic handcrafted cocktail inspired by original 1920s recipes, with zero-proof options available
- One curated small plate to pair with your cocktail
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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2.00 / 5 · 2 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
- Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
- Infants must sit on an adult's lap
- Service animals are allowed
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- Public transportation is available nearby
- Enter the National Union Building and walk to the end of the lobby corridor to the curtained entry
- Full dinner menu options are available onsite
Frequently asked questions
Are zero-proof drinks available?
Yes. Zero-proof options are available.
Can I order dinner onsite?
Yes. Full dinner menu options are available onsite.
Is the experience wheelchair accessible?
Yes. The experience, transportation options, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
Where is the meeting point?
Enter the National Union Building and walk to the end of the lobby corridor to the curtained entry.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 2.00 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 Washington DC
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.9.
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