FAQs

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Tell me more, tell me more!

What Language is the tour in?

English.

How long is the tour?

Three-hour tour, give or take.

Smiling man in a blue shirt and navy cap standing behind a boat's wheel with a sign reading 'S.S. Minnow Island Charter' in a marina.

Don’t worry,
we haven’t lost any Minnows…
yet…

A man with gray hair and a light smile, wearing a black suit and shirt, standing in front of a background with a large bookshelf filled with books.

If Eric is your guide,
please allocate a minimum of six hours.
Feel free to leave him talking to himself.

Is there an Age Restriction?

Yes. Most bars will permit entrance to people aged 21 years or older.
It is up to the bars’ discretion. It is an adult tour.
We do not recommend children under the age of 14 attend.
Our Bohemian Culture Walk is bar-free and better suited for teens.

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“18 whiskeys, a record me thinks!”

Are drinks included on the tour?

No, but you can buy them at the bar.
We recommend having cash. And ID.
Don’t forget to tip your bartender!

Is there food on the tour?

No. And there isn’t time to eat on the tour.
However, some of our starting bars might have kitchens,
and if you arrive 20-30 minutes early, you can order food.

A rat eating a slice of pizza on a sidewalk near a metal railing at night.

Learn about our
favorite local eateries.

Do you cancel Due to Weather?

We will go if you will!
Plan to be outside for 20-30 minute stretches.

However, if there is extreme weather
(hurricane, tornado, polar vortex, alien invasion)
we will take our lead from the City.

A historical black and white photo of a person riding in a U.S. Mail horse-drawn carriage in front of a large building with steps.

Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat,
nor gloom of night stays these guides…
wait… that’s USPS’s motto…

What should I wear?

Comfortable shoes (there will be cobblestones & ye old sidewalks).
We recommend being prepared for seasonal weather
(jacket, umbrella, gloves/scarfs, sunscreen, etc),
and to dress like you will be outside for hours
with no protection from the elements.

People standing outside in the rain on a city street, many holding umbrellas, waiting in a line beside red brick buildings.

Singin’ in the rain!

Can I tip My Guide?

Yes, you are welcome to tip your guide.
If you don’t have cash, you can also tip via Venmo or Paypal.

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BUY MERCH!

Where does the tour meet?

Line drawing of Big Ben clock tower in London

Greenwich
Village

The Four-Faced Liar
165 West 4th Street

 

  • 1 Train to Christopher Street Station

  • A/C/E to West 4th Street Station

  • B/D/F/M to West 4th Street Station

  • Cab to West 4th Street & 6th Ave

Illustration of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Brooklyn
heights

Custom House
139 Montague Street

 

  • R Train to Court Street Station

  • 2/3 Train to Borough Hall Station

  • Cab to Henry Street & Montague Street

Outline of Washington Square Arch.

Bohemian
culture

Washington Square Arch
Washington Square N. & 5th Ave

 

  • A/C/E to West 4th Street Station

  • B/D/F/M to West 4th Street Station

  • N/Q/R/W to 8th Street/NYU

  • Cab to Washington Square Park