Semi-Private Greenwich Village Walking Tour

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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Delve below the surface of one of Manhattan's most popular neighborhoods during this in-depth walking tour of Greenwich Village. See the place artists, writers and radicals called home and learn about the impact this corner of NYC made on music, pop culture, literature and politics. Your guide will share how Greenwich Village became the proving ground for workers rights, gay and civil rights, and more.

Explore Greenwich Village with a guide to learn about its fascinating history
See key landmarks like the Edgar Allan Poe house, Stonewall Inn, and more
Pass by the clubs and cafes where top performers got their start
Learn about the role of this neighborhood in social and political movements

What's Included

Local guide
Small Group Tour

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Waverly Diner
385 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA
The tour meets on the in front of the Waverly Restaurant at 385 6th Avenue (corner of 6th Avenue and Waverly Place). Our guide will be there to greet you 15 minutes before the tour, which begins promptly at 10:00am. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706. Although we do not guarantee that you will catch up with the group, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

Hess Triangle
110 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, USA
Corner of 7th Ave and Christopher Street

What To Expect

Your two-hour tour of Greenwich Village kicks off at the Waverly Diner on the corner of 6th Avenue and Waverly Place, where your guide will share the history of the village.

Make your way towards Washington Square Park and check out key landmarks like the home of Edgar Allan Poe and the famous Washington Square Hotel. You'll have time to walk around the park, which still attracts musicians, performers and protestors.

Your guide will take you to the Brown Building, part of the New York University Campus, which is where the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire occurred. This event was the turning point for the American labor movement and generated a press for workers' rights and safety.

You'll wander down McDougal Street and see cafes where Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and Bruce Springsteen performed early in their careers and pass by the Comedy Cellar, where Jimmy Fallon, Jerry Seinfeld, and Dave Chappelle still perform.

Learn where to get the best slice in the city and venture down Christopher Street, where you'll see The Stonewall Inn and learn about the gay rights movement to end your tour.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
There is no need to confirm the reservation with the office
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
Service animals allowed
There is a decent amount of walking, please wear appropriate shoes

Near public transportation
We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control.
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Once the tour begins, if you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions, we cannot guarantee we can reunite you with the group.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Great for tourists and locals alike!

Kristen_N, Apr 2024

Percy was great! Very knowledgeable and could easily answer questions “off script.” I’m a local and learned so much about my neighborhood!

Rory was an amazing tour...

Jennifer_P, Apr 2024

Rory was an amazing tour guide. He knew all the history of the area and showed us so many interesting places. He was passionate and down to earth and very personable. Grenich village has so many intriguing spots and Rory knew them all. I would highly recommend touring with Rory.

Very knowledgeable tour guide. Very much enjoyed. If you can request Percy - you should!

Diana_T, Sep 2023

Small private tour was fabulous. Walked throughout Greenwich Village and focused on history of buildings, people who inhabited them and the unique history of the area.

Patrick was a very...

Jamie_S, Sep 2023

Patrick was a very knowledgeable host with some great stories. It was an easy walking tour and not taxing. We had fun learning the history of the village

Fun and Informative

Margo_S, Apr 2023

We’ve lived in the neighborhood for 35 years and still learned a lot! Orlando was fun and informative! A+

Awesome!

nancy_P, Oct 2022

Our tour guide Percy and the animation in his voice as he narrated along the walk. He made sure we maximized our time to see and hear a lot in our tour.

Fun casual tour around the village

Lucas_R, Sep 2022

We had a great time learning about the village with Percy. He knew all about the area, both the fun history and the current stuff going on. Would definitely recommend this small group tour for anyone looking for a fun and casual walk around town with a local expert like Percy!

It was a beautiful day...

Elizabeth_R, Sep 2022

It was a beautiful day and the tour was so interesting. We weren’t sure what to expect but it was an easy walk and we got lots of information and tips A business owner even jumped in and told us his story.

Fantastic Tour!

Anna_H, Jul 2022

This was the first time my 15 year old and I really explored Greenwich Village, and we had a fantastic time with Patrick as our tour guide! We learned so much about the history and culture of the area, and it was fun learning about the famous historical figures that lived/frequented the area. Patrick kept it lively and interesting, and what was impressive was the amount of knowledge he had. No question stumped him! We would definitely recommend this tour.

Very enjoyable and interesting

GERALDINE_C, Jun 2022

Enjoyed learning about the history of the area in general . Would have walked past coffee shops without realising their stories. Plus found great place for lunch.

Good historical,...

Melanie_M, May 2022

Good historical, political and cultural info. Thank you! I have no more to saylfjfjfbcjdjhfjfjcjfjfncj

Greenwich Village Tour

Michael_B, May 2022

Liz was our guide and the tour of Greenwich Village was very well done. Lots of information, fun facts, beautiful architecture and neighborhoods, clubs and restaurants. Truly a wonderful morning!

Perfectly Presented!

Rebecca_C, Aug 2021

Our guide was fantastic--knowledgeable, engaging and instructive. She was by far the most skilled at presenting information and weaving fascinating historical narratives throughout the tour. Bravo!

Greenwich Village walking tour

Michael_S, Jul 2021

Patrick was very entertaining and informative. We enjoyed our tour immensely. He described people and events in a very memorable way.

Excellent, informative, exciting!

Richard_G, Jul 2021

Excellent! Sam, our tour guide was very knowledgeable, dramatic in much of her presentation, answered relevant and random questions, and just delightful to have as a guide. We would use Sam again if we could choose.

Looking at NYC with New Eyes!!

Rita_P, Jun 2021

Would give Daniel 10- stars if that were an option. Professional, knowledgeable, flexible; think of any positive superlative and it would apply.

Fun and Interesting!

NBO, May 2021

James was great! We’ve done other tours, and he showed us new places. The tour is both a great overview of the Village and lots of specific stories. James was very knowledgeable and was able to tailor his tour to our interests.

Great tour of my neighborhood with Patrick!

Erica_H, Apr 2021

Patrick was a wonderful tour guide! I live in Greenwich Village but wanted to learn more about the history while my parents were in town. Patrick was friendly, knowledgeable, energetic, and had a good sense of humor. I enjoyed the stops we made and the interesting stories. I would recommend this tour with Patrick!

Wonderful Tour

Karem_M, Aug 2020

My tour guide, Ricky, was wonderful. He enjoyed sharing the stories of every place we visited. He was enthusiastic and passionate. I got immersed in the tales. He took the time to make sure I had a great experience and covered everything mentioned in the overview of the tour. I highly recommend him. :)

NY trip favorite

Emily_S, Mar 2020

Liz was wonderful! She was so knowledgeable about the places she showed us and was great about letting us stop in a shop for the best cappuccino we have ever had! My daughter and I both agree our walking tour of Greenwich Village was one of our favorite things about our NYC trip! We highly recommend Liz!