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Greenwich Village Variety Walking Tour in New York City

Greenwich Village Variety Walking Tour in New York City

Overview

This walking tour explores the musicians (e.g., Buddy Holly, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift), artists (e.g., Edward Hopper, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney), writers (e.g., Mark Twain, Edith Wharton), actors, muckrakers, comedians (e.g., Jerry Seinfeld), rebels, architects, entrepreneurs, and innovators who lived and worked in the Village. If you enjoy culture and the arts, beautiful architecture, and fascinating stories, this tour is for you! The list of stops provides a few of the tour highlights.

City: New York City

Sun 30 Mar

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Starting at $39.00

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Sun 30 Mar

Starting at $39.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Village Variety Walking Tour

Professional Tour Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Greenwich Village

This walking tour explores the musicians, artists, writers, actors, muckrakers, comedians, rebels, architects, entrepreneurs, and innovators who lived and worked in the Village. You will learn about what inspired them and how they impacted our culture. This potpourri tour also includes a haunted house and stories about murderers and mayhem in the Village. The list below contains a few of the highlights from the tour.

Greenwich Village

You will visit the former homes of writer Edith Wharton, artist Edward Hopper, singers Taylor Swift and Buddy Holly, and inventor Samuel Morse, among others.

Greenwich Village

You will visit iconic locations throughout the Village and learn about who worked and performed there, including the Village Gate, Comedy Cellar, Cafe Wha?, Minetta Tavern, Gaslight Cafe, and Bitter End.

Greenwich Village

You will see where people like Barbra Streisand, Cyndi Lauper, the Beastie Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, John Belushi, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, and Lenny Bruce launched their careers.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (2)

Patricia_G

Mar 2025

Andrew is exceptionally knowledgeable about many aspects of The Village, therefore the term "Variety" in the name of the tour. History, landmarks, pop culture, social and political movements and of course, scandals are all a part of this neighborhood, and his love of the area is apparent in his enthusiasm. Friendly, and engaging, willing to answer your questions. Highly recommended.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for the incredibly kind review, Patricia. It was so enjoyable to spend the afternoon with you. I appreciate your passion for history, too. I hope you enjoy the rest of your visit to New York.

peggygI9686EY

Sep 2024

A great, informative walking tour of Greenwich Village. Andrew, the tour guide was knowledgeable and has done his research on the history of the area. A must do tour. Better than the bus tours. You get close and personal with NY history.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Incredibly kind, Peggy. I am so glad you enjoyed it. It was my pleasure to take you on the tour.