Taverns of New York Colonial and 18th Century Cocktail Tour

New York City, USA
Duration3h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 16 travelers

Overview

Discover the rich drinking culture of 18th century New York on this cocktail-themed walking tour through lower Manhattan. Stroll through historic Lower Manhattan, visit sites like Fraunces Tavern where George Washington bid farewell to his officers, and learn about famous (and infamous!) 18th and 19th-century drinking establishments.

The tour culminates at Quiet Eternity, a modern day tavern themed cocktail bar, where participants indulge in two full-sized cocktails inspired by colonial recipes and ingredients while gaining insights into the early drinking habits of New Yorkers.

- Duration: Approximately 3 hours, including walking and cocktail tasting
- Includes two full-sized cocktails or non-alcoholic options at Quiet Eternity
- Explore sites of former historical taverns like Totine Coffee House and Hughson’s Tavern
- Age restriction: Participants must be 21 or older

What's included

  • 2 full sized cocktails are included in the price of your ticket.
  • Food is available at our final stop, but cost not included in ticket price.

What to expect

  1. Trinity Church NYC
    10m
    We'll visit the Soldier's Monument at Trinity Church and discuss the soldiers who perished in the Sugar House prisons of Revolutionary War New Yok
  2. Wall Street
    15m
    While on Wall Street we will see the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, and 40 Wall Street. We'll discuss their history and connect to them to former taverns and coffee houses in New York.
  3. 10m
    While stopped at Fraunces Tavern (exterior view) we will discuss the roles this historic site played in early Revolutionary War New York; from George Washington saying goodbye to his troops to the famous Birch Trials.
  4. 1h
    Each ticket includes two full-sized cocktails at Quiet Eternity, to be enjoyed during the last hour of the experience. While you enjoy your drinks your tour guide will go over how they connect to the drinking habits of 18th century New Yorkers.

    Participants can also opt for non-alcoholic substitutions. While options may change seasonally, the cocktails designed for the tour will be based on traditional colonial recipes and/or use 18th century inspired ingredients such as rum punch, mulled cider, applejack, or madeira inspired cocktails.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at the northwest corner of Broadway and Cedar Street near an outdoor sculpture made of giant red beams.

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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