In 1920, the United States enforced the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which banned liquor production, public consumption and the selling of anything alcoholic. This catapulted the criminal world and helped the gangsters monopolize and grow their illegal business of alcohol. It made some of the most vicious gangsters gain fortune and fame. Illegal bars known as speakeasies opened by the tens of thousands all over the country and served bootleg liquor to the thirsty public. When something is illegal it creates an underworld that will stop at nothing. On this tour you will walk in the footsteps of the gangsters and visit some of the watering holes that served illegal liquor during Pro...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Beverages
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Lt. Petrosino Square
Meet across the street from the La Esquina Restaurant at 10 a.m.
Return
Centre Market Place
Tour will end at 1 p.m.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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In 1920, the United States enforced the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which banned liquor production, public consumption and the selling of anything alcoholic. This catapulted the criminal world and helped the gangsters monopolize and grow their illegal business of alcohol. It made some of the most vicious gangsters gain fortune and fame. Illegal bars known as speakeasies opened by the tens of thousands all over the country and served bootleg liquor to the thirsty public. When something is illegal it creates an underworld that will stop at nothing. On this tour you will walk in the footsteps of the gangsters and visit some of the watering holes that served illegal liquor during Pro...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Beverages
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Drinks
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting Points
Departure
Lt. Petrosino Square
Meet across the street from the La Esquina Restaurant at 10 a.m.
Return
Centre Market Place
Tour will end at 1 p.m.
Itinerary
1
Nolita
Exploring the historic Little Italy section of Manhattan which today encompasses two neighborhoods—NoLIta and modern Little Italy. We’ll see shops, restaurants, churches and of course pubs.
1 hour
2
Little Italy
See the modern day boundaries of Little Italy. We’ll enter onto Mulberry Street and see the restaurants that are open today. You will get a general sense of this still popular tourist destination.
1 hour
3
Nolita
The pubs themselves. Unlike other tours, the pubs we visit on this tour were actual speakeasies from Prohibition still in business today.
