Jazz, Gin and the Golden Age of New York’s Nightife

Step back into a time when New York after dark was a world unto itself — and the city's heartbeat pulsed loudest between the barstools and bandstands of midtown Manhattan. 

On this immersive walking tour, you’ll wander through the shadows and spotlights 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. From the bootleg-fueled glamour of the Prohibition era to the all-night jam sessions, we bring to life the characters, cocktails, scandals, and cultural revolutions that made this city swing. 

We’re going behind-the-scenes to legendary venues and infamous nights that gave NYC its reputation as the capital of the world.

Hear tales of café society, gangsters, gossip columnists, and the sports legends and film/television icons who held court at larger-than-life nightspots. Explore legendary hotel bars where fortunes were toasted — and sometimes lost. Learn about the cocktails and the barmen that these put these destinations on the map. 

Whether you're a jazz lover, history buff, cocktail connoisseur, or just curious about the city’s nocturnal past, this tour offers a rollicking ride through the rhythm and romance of New York’s legendary nightlife. 
Duration - 90 minutes - 2 hours Distance - 1.5 miles

Note: This tour is not a pub crawl, nor will any beverages – adult or otherwise – be served. Your guide will be more than happy to direct you to the best local watering holes for refreshments post-tour