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With live music 7 nights a week, Cafe Wha? is a New York institution. This basement venue in Greenwich Village once welcomed the biggest names in music and is now a popular spot for tourists and anyone looking for a fun night of music.

  • 115 MacDougal St., Manhattan, New York City, New York, 10012
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NYC's History of Comedy Tour

NYC's History of Comedy Tour

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Comedy History Tours NYC is New York City's Premier History of Comedy Tour. See the sites in Greenwich Village where modern-day stand-up comedy was born. Learn the history of these locations, as well as the history of comedy in New York City and popular culture at large. Our tour is done in cooperation with comedy shows across NYC, and our tour includes complimentary entrance to one or more stand-up comedy shows later that day/night, and throughout your NYC visit. Please note, show options may vary the day of, depending on availability. Your final show options and vouchers/confirmations for such will be given to you by your guide on the tour. An overview of each show will be provided by your guide so you can make your selection(s).
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  • 1 hour 15 minutes
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Stonewall and Gaslight: A Self-Guided Tour of Greenwich Village

Stonewall and Gaslight: A Self-Guided Tour of Greenwich Village

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Explore Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out about Dave Van Ronk, known as the Mayor of MacDougal Street, and once described as “a walking museum of the blues” • Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour by FNYT

Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village Food & Culture Tour by FNYT

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2 INDOOR restaurant tastings are included on this tour! At Foods of New York Tours we are the pioneers of NYC food tours since 1999! Join us on a delicious “multi–ethnic” food tasting and cultural/historical journey through the Heart & Soul of Greenwich Village (The Central Village – the area surrounding Washington Square Park and New York University). Find out why this area of the Village is so popular for its diverse food scene, rich history, culture, counter culture, distinct architecture, and vibrant Greenwich Village nightlife. We will also visit Washington Square Park and learn about its radical protesters, infamous hanging tree, the Washington Square Arch, and walk the same streets that Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, and Amy Schumer did while learning about the music and comedy scene, and why this section of NYC can only be described as The Village!
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  • 3 hours
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Rock and Roll History and Culture Walking Tour in New York City

Rock and Roll History and Culture Walking Tour in New York City

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Rock out on our walking tour though Greenwich Village and follow in the footsteps of music legends. Visit the venues where Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix launched their careers, and CBGB where punk rock was born with Ramones, Talking Heads, and Blondie. See the Fillmore East, called the "Church of Rock and Roll” and the Pyramid Club, where music and art converged. Visit the home where Buddy Holly recorded his last songs before his tragic death. Step into Andy Warhol's vibrant world at the Exploding Plastic Inevitable, where the Velvet Underground left an indelible mark on the music scene. Visit the site where Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols met his demise, and the humble apartment where John and Yoko made their first home in New York. Discover the spots immortalized in classic album covers for Bob Dylan, Ramones, and Led Zeppelin. This is a must-do tour for any music lover. Book now and join us for a walk down rock and roll history! Duration: 2.5 hours Distance: 3 miles / 4.5 km
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes
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Greenwich Village, New York City Culture and History Walking Tour

Greenwich Village, New York City Culture and History Walking Tour

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Explore the fascinating secrets and rich history of Greenwich Village, New York City's most intriguing neighborhood. Discover cemeteries hidden in plain sight and hear the true history behind stories of ghosts in Washington Square Park. Follow in the footsteps of rock legends Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix at Café Wha, where they began their careers, and stop by the Gaslight Cafe, made famous by poets in the Beat generation. At the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, hear the tale of the tragic fire that led to changes in labor laws. Visiting remnants of the past, see the 1811 plan that transformed Manhattan from rural fields to a modern metropolis. At the site of his prohibition-era speakeasy, learn about the infamous mayor Jimmy Walker. Pass by The Stonewall Inn where a riot in 1969 began the LGBTQ rights movement. Walk over an old underground stream that still flows today. Finally, stand where founding father Thomas Paine died alone and friendless. Distance: 2 miles / 3 km
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  • 2 hours
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New York City Greenwich Village 3 Hour Private Walking Tour

New York City Greenwich Village 3 Hour Private Walking Tour

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Bob Dylan. Andy Warhol. Edgar Allen Poe. The list of legendary residents of New York City’s Greenwich Village goes on, and we’ll be exploring their legacies and the surprising fringe history of this vibrant neighborhood. You’ll start your walking tour in Washington Square, famed for its iconic Memorial Arch and less known for its early Native American village and later designation as “Little Africa”. As our tour sets off into the neighborhood, your guide will explain the cultural significance of Greenwich Village as a place where art and counterculture flourished. You’ll hear stories of street buskers, painters, and writers, both famous and obscure. You’ll also see firsthand the neighborhood’s transformation following years of gentrification and its struggle to preserve its history in the face of an expanding university. We’ll end at one of the neighborhood’s most significant landmarks, the Stonewall Inn, where you’ll learn about the riots that fueled the fight for LGBTQ rights.
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  • 3 hours
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West Greenwich Village Savory Foodie Tour By Junket

West Greenwich Village Savory Foodie Tour By Junket

Come on our Savory Food Tour presented by Junket! Why is West Greenwich Village such a foodie paradise? This tour aims to give you the answer to that question, while filling your belly at the same time. When much of New York City was adapted to a grid pattern, this area escaped that fate, leaving charming and meandering streets filled with history and foodie hotspots. We'll stop at both today! From traditional bagels, hot dogs, and pizza, to more innovative fare like donuts and falafel, you'll sample the best the Village has to offer. In between food stops, feed your brain with some facts about the area's history, from the Washington Mews to The Stonewall Inn. Join us for this savory foodie tour that's sure to satisfy!
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  • 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours
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