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Greenwich Village, New York City Culture and History Walking Tour

Greenwich Village, New York City Culture and History Walking Tour

Overview

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

City: New York City

Sat 29 Mar

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Starting at $30.00

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Sat 29 Mar

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Walking Tour

Tour Guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Cafe Wha?

Visit the venue that gave birth to music legends Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, and others.

Washington Square Park

Learn about the dark past of this park that was once a cemetery and uncover the true history behind stories of ghosts.

Washington Mews

See charming "houses" on a historic lane.

Jefferson Market Library

See the beautiful Victorian Gothic courthouse that is now a library and learn about the prison and market that used to surround it.

Gay Street

Learn about the prohibition-era speakeasy of infamous mayor Jimmy Walker and his colorful life.

The Stonewall Inn

Visit the birthplace of the LGBTQ rights movement and learn about the 1969 riot that started it here.

Marie's Crisis

See where founding father Thomas Paine died alone and friendless.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (2)

Svetlana_G

Jun 2024

Very interesting and informative. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and catered to our interests. We learned a lot, thank you so much!

stevenm00001

Jul 2023

Hadn't been to New York in several years and this was the ideal tour for seeing some of the city's best hidden gems as the guide was particularly skilled at explaining historic details about Washington Square Park and the fascinating Jefferson Market Library. Just the right duration for a tour and the price was right.