Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour

Highlights

  • Learn about past local residents such as Jimi Hendrix

  • See filming locations for popular TV shows

  • Get the personalized experience of a small group

Summary

Greenwich Village and its winding streets were already here when the rest of Manhattan’s streets were laid out as a grid in the early 19th century. See those crooked streets and more during a guided walking tour that covers more than 200 years of history. Check out the beautiful, historic brownstone residential buildings and the area’s bars and restaurants. Edgar Allan Poe lived and wrote in this historic and beautiful neighborhood. The poet Dylan Thomas drank himself to death here. Radical thinkers John Reed and Upton Sinclair started counterculture movements, and the Village has been a haven for bohemians and a birthplace of the Beat movement. Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix played the small clubs and created some of their best music here. Your guide will also share the history of the gay rights movement as you pass landmarks. Experience the present, learn a lot about the past and maybe even get a glimpse into the future of this iconic space in New York City. Finish the tour in iconic Washington Square before your tour ends at Village Cigar, a West Village relic.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
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Why take this tour?

Get an inside look at the birthplace of counter culture and the gay rights movement on a group walking tour of Greenwich Village. It’s the perfect option for travelers who want to see an area of New York that most tourists overlook. Hear stories about past residents, including Dylan Thomas, Edgar Allan Poe, and Bob Dylan. You also get to see important gay rights landmarks and learn about the Stonewall Riots.

What’s included?

  • Professional, entertaining, local guide

  • 2 hrs tour of NYC most artistic and alternative neighborhood - American's Bohemian capital

  • Gratuities

  • Face mask available for a $1 fee.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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