Where the gangsters drank, the Broadway stars followed.
Hell's Kitchen has always been New York City's most interesting block. This is where Irish immigrants built a neighborhood, where mob bosses ran protection rackets, where bootleggers operated out of basement bars, and where Broadway stars came to drink after the curtain fell. The Glitz, Glam & Gangsters Drinking Tour takes you through all of it - authentic bar stops, each with its own chapter of the neighborhood's gritty, glamorous history.
Your guide brings the gangster lore, the mob legends, and the true crime stories that made Hell's Kitchen infamous - then walks you into the bars where it all happened. Expect immersive storytelling and high-level engagement at every stop. Food is available for purchase throughout the tour.
This is Telltale Tours' top choice for bachelorette parties, birthday groups, and corporate outings - multiple stops means more variety, more stories, and more time to enjoy the neighborhood at its best.
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Absolutely loved this tour. Our guide knew every story about every bar we visited - the gangster history of Hell's Kitchen is wild and the storytelling made it come alive.
Did this for my birthday and it was perfect. Four stops, great bars, and our guide was genuinely hilarious. The Broadway history mixed with the mob stories was such a unique combo.
Best bachelorette activity in NYC, full stop. The group loved every stop and our guide kept the energy high all night. Highly recommend for any group celebration.
The Glitz, Glam & Gangsters Drinking Tour - FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking The Glitz, Glam & Gangsters Drinking Tour in New York City.
The Glitz, Glam & Gangsters Drinking Tour is a 3-hour premium night out experience in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan, operated by Telltale Tours. The tour visits authentic bars across Hell's Kitchen and the Broadway corridor, with a professional NYC storyteller sharing the neighborhood's gangster history, mob stories, and its transformation from Irish immigrant enclave to Broadway's backyard. Tickets start at $36 per person. Tours run every day of the week.
Yes - The Glitz, Glam & Gangsters Drinking Tour is one of Telltale Tours' most popular choices for bachelorette parties and group celebrations. The multi-stop format and entertaining storytelling make it ideal for groups of 8–15. Private bookings are also available for exclusive group experiences.
The Glitz, Glam & Gangsters tour departs from Worldwide Plaza, 825 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019 (between 49th and 50th Streets). Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled start time. The nearest subway stop is 50th St on the C/E line.
For group tours, cancellations made more than 96 hours (3+ days) before the tour are fully refundable. Cancellations within 72 hours are partially refundable. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. Contact Telltale Tours at Telltaletours44@gmail.com to reschedule.
Drinks and food are available for purchase at each stop and are not included in the base ticket price of $36 per person. Budget approximately $9–28 per drink depending on the venue. Food is available at all stops.
Smart casual is the standard for all Telltale Tours. Jeans are welcome across all tours, and shorts are perfectly fine especially in the summer months. Please skip the sportswear, flip-flops, and Uggs - a little effort goes a long way. Not sure what to wear? Check out the photos on our tour pages for a real sense of how guests typically dress.
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Tours run every day of the week in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Groups are capped at 15 - weekend dates sell out fast.
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