Lonely Planet Experiences - New York Craft Cocktail Tour

 

Spend a night tasting New York’s world-renowned cocktail culture and get tips on how to make your own craft cocktails, with this fun-filled Happy Hour tour. This is by far the best way to kick off one of those evenings you aren’t likely to forget.

Highlights
- Visit a selection of the very best cocktail bars in the city
- Learn thrilling tales about local libation lore
- Enjoy sipping some of the tastiest cocktails in the area

One simply can’t come to New York and not spend a night discovering its vibrant nightlife. But finding one’s way around such a big city can be intimidating for first timers. That is why we invite you to join us on this Happy Hour tour, where you will very soon become acquainted with a series of reference cocktail bars.

Along the way, you’ll hear stories of how the modern cocktail came to be, how prohibition in America affected the bar scene, and how cocktails are enjoying a resurgence as a result of the craft distilling and cocktail movement.

We’ll keep the discussion going with visits to the sites of former speakeasies (hidden illegal bars that operated during the prohibition era) and share tales of the gangsters and politicians that kept the liquor flowing despite the 18th Amendment.

And on most nights, we’ll also swing by New York’s premier wine and spirits store, Astor Wines, where our expert guides can help you pick out the perfect boozy souvenir to take home with you after the tour. We’ll show you what to look for when buying different spirits and will highlight the new local micro-distillers that have opened up over the last several years and are producing delicious whiskeys, rums, vodkas, and gins.

In between stops you’ll learn all about the East Village, its history, and what is happening there today, including where to eat, drink, and play.

Languages
English.

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Voucher type: Printed and e-Voucher
Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Location
Start point:
500 E 9th St, New York - 10009 - New York - US
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.

End point: 700 8th Ave

Schedule
Opening dates
18:00 - 23:00

Duration: 5 Hours

Guide options
Guide type: Guide

Requirements
Minimum age 21 years old.
Guests must contact the supplier 48 hours in advance to confirm tour details. Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you