Highlights
- Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
- Explore the local streets on a walking tour of the city
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Fully narrated tour
Do you want to see the spot where poet and writer Dylan Thomas drank himself to death? Where Jimi Hendrix made some of his most famous recordings? Where Bob Dylan first wowed audiences in small clubs? See and learn about these places and more during this intriguing 2-hour guided walking tour of Greenwich Village, one of New York City’s most famous, historic and beautiful neighborhoods.
When the street grid of Manhattan was developed in the early 19th century, Greenwich Village had long been in existence — hence the area’s crooked and winding streets. Today the neighborhood is a charmingly confusing tangle of leafy lanes flanked by bars, restaurants and beautiful, historic brownstone residential buildings. It was on these streets that some of the city’s most legendary bohemians worked and played.
Your expert guide will share intriguing historical anecdotes about where the gay rights movement began and where radical thinkers like John Reed and Upton Sinclair started counterculture movements. See some spots that will look very familiar from TV shows such as Friends and Sex and the City. Walk through Washington Square Park, the heart of the neighborhood, where today folk and jazz musicians still try to make a living playing for passersby. See where the Beat Generation of writers wrote and hung out. Learn where 1960s icons Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin played and drank and got wild.
The tour, covering a small geographic area but more than 200 years of history, concludes at the iconic Washington Square Park, leaving you free to continue to explore the area on your own.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriatel
Terms & Conditions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Local operator information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Schedule & Info
Departure Point
South West corner of 6th Ave and Waverly Place
Departure Time
1:30 PM
Duration
2 hours
Return Details
Concludes at Sheridan Square at 7th Avenue and Christopher Street