Lonely Planet Experiences: East Village Cocktails & Speakeasies Small Group Tour

Begin your tour at Tompkins Square Park, where you meet up with your guide and small group. Then, stroll with your guide through the streets of the East Village, learning about Manhattan’s cocktail culture from Prohibition to today.

See a water fountain donated to the city by a temperance leader who advocated water over whiskey. Hear about the key figures in the Village’s bar scene, including cutting edge mixologists. Visit former speakeasies and learn about the mobsters and corrupt officials who kept the taps open during an era when alcohol was banned.

Stop into Astor Wines and discover small-batch distillers and local producers. After three cocktail stops, head off on your own armed with recommendations for food and drink from your guide.

• Learn about New York history and contemporary drinking culture from a guide
• Walk a historic Manhattan neighborhood in the company of a small group
• Learn about local spirits, with the option to buy a bottle to take home

Taste your way through New York’s thriving cocktail scene with the help of an insider guide. Take a leisurely nighttime walking tour of Manhattan’s storied East Village, sipping drinks at three stops along the way. Enjoy the company of a small group of fewer than a dozen people, learn about classic and innovative cocktails, and get tips on the best places to eat and drink in the area.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Minimum age is 21 years (ID required)
Dress code is smart casual
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
On most tours you visit a restaurant and bar that follows sustainable practices, including being completely vegan and using paper straws.
Your guide will discuss the New York Farm Distillery License which helps launch small spirit businesses and stimulates the local agriculture industry.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers