Glitz Glamor and Gangsters: The Hell's Kitchen Bar Tour NYC

5.0 (4 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

Where Irish Grit Meets Broadway Glamor With a Cocktail in Hand.
Ready to drink where the gangsters ruled, the showgirls danced, and the speakeasies never truly closed? Join for a high-spirited, history-soaked stroll through Hell’s Kitchen , one of the most legendary and lawless neighborhoods in New York City.

Take an immersive journey into the boozy, bloody, and Broadway-lit backstreets of Manhattan. Packed with real stories, secret bars, and unforgettable characters, this tour mixes true crime, Irish immigrant history, and Prohibition lore into one unforgettable night out.

From tenement grit to theater glamor... walk it, drink it, live it!

You’ll sip cocktails where mobsters once ruled, hear how the Irish built and battled for this neighborhood, and uncover the truth behind its infamous name. From the Westies to the whisper networks of Prohibition, we pull back the curtain on NYC’s most dramatic transformation story all while keeping your glass full and your curiosity buzzing.

What's included

  • Absorb yourself in the rich NYC history and storytelling by expert guides
  • Experience preferred customer treatment and skip-the-line entry all night long
  • Meet up with locals and other guests from around the world
  • Free admission to four or more iconic venues
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Hell's Kitchen
    45m
    We enter our first themed bar and learn about the history of drinking in NYC. Drink up :)
  2. Times Square / Theater District
    45m
    We visit our second bar while learning how we ended up having an alcohol ban in America and the women who played a role in all of it. Sophisticated, local and exclusive.
  3. Rockefeller Center
    45m
    We visit our last bar off the beaten path and discover how the neighborhood and minorities help grow the city through the arts and innovation. Cheers to a fantastic night!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

8th Avenue between 49th Street and 50th Street

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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