Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
On this immersive walking tour, you’ll wander through the shadows of iconic locations, peeling back the curtain on a vanished world of smoky speakeasies, saloons, storied hotel bars, nightclubs, and jazz joints that made history. We bring to life the characters, cocktails, scandals, and cultural revolutions that made this city swing. Walk the footsteps of jazz greats along the famed Swing Street. Discover the secret back rooms and whispered passwords of Prohibition’s elite speakeasies. Hear tales of café society, gangsters, gossip columnists, and the sports legends and celebrity icons who held court at larger-than-life nightspots. Learn about the cocktails that put these destinations on the map. Whether you're a jazz lover, history buff, or cocktail connoisseur, this tour offers a rollicking ride of New York’s legendary nightlife. Our experience will conclude just steps away from a hidden, speakeasy style bar, offering those a chance to raise a glass to NYC nightlife.
What's included
No additional charges.
Gratuities
The tour concludes steps away from a hidden, speakeasy style bar, offering those who wish to continue the experience a chance to raise a glass to NYC nightlife. Food/Drink is not included on the tour.
What to expect
Paley Park
15m
The former site of the legendary Stork Club. “New York’s New Yorkiest place.” - Walter Winchell
Monkey Bar
10m
The stories behind the storied hotel and its bar. Literary giants to celebrities made it their favored watering hole for a reason.
King Cole Bar
10m
The story behind one of New York’s most celebrated hotel bars and its famed cocktail.
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
5m
How a house of worship toppled a hotel and hopes for a bar
15m
The site of the infamous “Swing Street”. Legendary jazz clubs, speakeasies and saloons lined up and down one of New York’s most famous blocks that helped launch the career of legends.
Radio City Music Hall
10m
The former site of one of New York’s most celebrated saloons where gangsters, politicians and sports icons could be found under one roof.
Broadway
30m · Admission ticket not included
Our experience will conclude just steps away from a hidden, speakeasy style bar, offering those who wish to continue the experience a chance to raise a glass to NYC nightlife. Guests are free to experience the venue, but the price of drinks/food is not included in the tour.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be holding a RetroMan tour sign at the meeting point entrance.
End point
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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.
