Most PopularThe Speakeasy Adventure: A Tipsy Trip Through History
Discover NYC's hidden bars and secret speakeasies with a professional storyteller, immersive Prohibition-era history, and a premium night out.
Telltale Tours
Award-Winning NYC Tours · Est. 2016
NYC's Walking
Cocktail Party
Step inside NYC's hidden bars and speakeasies with a professional storyteller as your guide - real history, great cocktails, and a night out you'll actually remember.
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Four tours. One unforgettable city.
Every stop has a story - and a great cocktail to go with it. Tours run daily.
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Group FavoriteThe Glitz, Glam & Gangsters Drinking Tour
A professional storyteller brings Hell's Kitchen's gritty, glamorous past to life across authentic bar stops, Irish mob history, and Broadway legends.
Rooftop ViewsMidtown Unleashed: A Local's Bar & Rooftop Night Out
Panoramic skyline views and a social, high-energy night out through Midtown's hidden lounges, underground cocktail bars, and rooftops.
🎉 Limited Spots - Sells Out Every Year
New Year's Eve Drinking, History & LIVE Ball Drop Bash
Exclusive barricade access, open bar all night, Prohibition history at iconic Midtown venues, and champagne on Broadway as the ball drops live.
For Families
NYC adventures built for kids 🎉
Private, fully customized tours and activities for families of all ages. Expert NYC storytellers bring the city to life.
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All AgesMom & Me: Tea & Treats
Bryant Park, American Girl Place, a giant candy store, and a Victorian tea party at Lillie's.
Most PopularPizza, Chocolate & City Fun
Shake Shack, Eataly, a LEGO store, a chocolate waterfall, and Union Square's local spots.
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Private and corporate events for bachelorette parties, team outings, birthday groups, and company retreats. Fully customizable routes, private bar access, and a guide who makes every group feel like insiders.
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Why Telltale
An elevated nightlife experience unlike anything else in the city.
Every Telltale tour is a premium night out built around real stories and genuine engagement. Our guides are professional storytellers who know how to work a room and a century of New York history.
- Rich storytelling
- Hidden destinations
- VIP spaces & cocktails
- 2,000+ five-star reviews
- High-level engagement
- Private options
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