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We recommend
Excellent walking tour and Ricky is such a pleasant, knowledgable guide - we had a great eve and highly recommend this tour
Private Pub Crawl with a Local
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3–4 hours
- Price from
- $175 / person
- Location
- New York City
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Ricki's Walking Tours & Photography
- Meeting point
- Take the 1 train to Christopher street
Description
Experience NYC Like a Local—With a Twist of History and Humor Join me for a one-of-a-kind private pub crawl through New York City’s hidden speakeasies and legendary neighborhoods. I’m an ex stand-up comedian and long-time New Yorker (15+ years), and I’ll be your local guide, drinking buddy, and storyteller for the night. This isn’t your average tour—it’s a laid-back, laughter-filled night out where we hop from bar to bar. No big groups, no boring scripts—just good vibes, secret spots, and unforgettable stories. Book it if you're ready to drink like a local ;) * contact before booking - must be 21+
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Sun
- Start times
- 8:30 PM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 18
- Adult (ages 21–75)
- $175
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village Night life Tourexplores historic Bars with live music: we will NOT enter the bars only take a snick pick at them. Including stops at: * The History of pride & where it Started * The oldest Jazz bar in NYC * The most famous sing along piano bar in NYC where they play broadway showtunes * The place where Bob Dylan & Jimmy Hendricks started their careers * 2 of the best pizzerias in NYC & have a slice on me! * The best stand up comedy clubs in the world, & see where comedians got their start! * The best barcade in NYC with live jazz music * The place where Lady Gaga got her first start ***At the end of the tour we will arrive at the famous Cafe Wha- On week days there's a house band singing hits all night long- if you're planning on staying all night I'd recommend making reservation ahead of time, there will be a cover charge & 2 items min at the bar - subject to availability only. Available for private tours upon request See you soon !
The Stonewall Inn
Learn the history of pride & where it Started & see where you can catch a drug show !
Marie's Crisis
We will have a drink at celebrities favorite piano bar & sing along to Broadway show tunes happens every night of the week!
Cafe Wha?
See where Boy Dylan & Jimmy Hendricks started their career
Arthur's Tavern
Pick through the oldest jazz bar in NYC where the same band plays there for over 50 years!!
The biggest barcade in NYC with live jazz music
Comedy Cellar
The best comedy club in America
We will eat at THE BEST pizzeria in NYC
What's included
Included
1 regular cheese pizza is included !
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
10 reviews
How it compares in New York City
- Rated higher than 84% of 878 reviewed tours in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,446 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Pub Crawl with a Local take?
Private Pub Crawl with a Local lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Private Pub Crawl with a Local cost?
Prices start at $175 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Pub Crawl with a Local run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Sundays, starting at 8:30 PM.
Can I cancel Private Pub Crawl with a Local for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Take the 1 train to Christopher street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Pub Crawl with a Local offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 7 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Pub Crawl with a Local worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ricki's Walking Tours & Photography.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Q
So much fun!
Definitely the highlight of our trip. The city is too big to see everything on your own and having Ricki with us was like having a friend that lived there. We had an absolute blast and have great pictures that captured the fun. Thanks, we’ll definitely see you again.
Operator response
I appreciate it so much!! it was so much fun having you!!! Looking forward seeing you again <3
P
Great tour
Great tour. I learned so much and had so much fun all at once. The Pizza was delicious. Thank you, Ricki!
Operator response
thank you very much!~!
F
Such a fun night!
Had so much fun and would book again! We felt like New Yorkers hanging with the locals! This was THE highlight of our trip to the big Apple!
Operator response
thank you so much!
I
Best Bar Tour!
Excellent bar tour!!! The best pizza in New York and now we know where to go out. Ricky is the best!
Operator response
yay! glad you had fun!
E
AwesomeTour
Rickis Night life tour is just excellent. I live in NY & learned so much about it in this tour! We had the best pizza & later got to enjoy live music !! Best time ever spent with strangers !! Totally recommend!
Operator response
thank you!!!!
J
My night life experience
Our guide Ricki was excellent, the history was just about the right amount & definitely one of the best pizzas I ever had. Thank you
P
New York New Fun !!!
Me and my girlfriend visited New York and so glad we ran into this tour!! ricki is so knowledgeable !we were able to find spots that there aren’t gazillion tourists with amazing music and great vibe. We also have the best pizza in our lives!! Great tour totally recommend!!!
Operator response
thank you!!!!
N
Arthur's Tavern was a...
Arthur's Tavern was a great experience and the host is super personable which made the tour enjoyable!
Operator response
Was great having you!! Keep in touch :)
S
Great tour great music great atmosphere 👌 i would defiantly recommend 👌
I really enjoyed the bar tour the music was great great people and i loved the bar. Thank u ricki for a fabulous tour!
Operator response
thank you so much Liat it was great having you!
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