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

5.0 (4 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration1h 30m - 2h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Food/Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Transportation

What to expect

  1. Greenwich Village
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    Allow yourself to be transported back to key moments in Greenwich Village’s history, from the birth of the folk music scene along MacDougal Street, to the gay rights uprising at the Stonewall Inn on a 90-minute walking tour.
  2. Pass by
    Starting in front of Hess Triangle, we’ll weave through the Village to Sullivan Street where you’ll hear the tale of the OddFather, a mafia boss who avoided arrest for decades by faking insanity.
  3. Pass by
    Find out about Patchin Place, the hidden alley where Marlon Brando spent time while studying
  4. Jefferson Market Library
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    On this tour, I’ll guide you to sites that many New Yorkers whiz by without a second thought, unaware of the riveting stories behind them, including the Jefferson Mmarket Library.
  5. Gay Street
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    On this tour, I’ll guide you to sites that many New Yorkers whiz by without a second thought, unaware of the riveting stories behind them, including Gay Street.
  6. The Northern Dispensary
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    On this tour, I’ll guide you to sites that many New Yorkers whiz by without a second thought, unaware of the riveting stories behind them, including the Northern Dispensary.
  7. Christopher Park
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    On this tour, I’ll guide you to sites that many New Yorkers whiz by without a second thought, unaware of the riveting stories behind them, including Christopher Park.
  8. The Stonewall Inn
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    Find out about Stonewall Inn, where riot police faced off against a kickline of drag queens during the Stonewall Rebellion
  9. Pass by
    I’ll also show you Café Wha? where Bob Dylan performed on his first night in NYC and Cafe Society, America's first mixed race nightclub where Billie Holiday debuted Strange Fruit.
  10. Pass by
    Find out about the Cage, one of the most famous streetball courts in the world and home to the legendary basketball pick-up game
  11. Pass by
    Find out about IFC Movie Theater where the Rocky Horror madness began, and the punk rock look was first inspired
  12. Provincetown Playhouse
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    You’ll see Provincetown, the birthplace of off-Broadway threatre and, on the same street, the building where Bob Dylan crashed on one of many couches during a stay in NYC.
  13. Comedy Cellar
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    Find out about Comedy Cellar, the most influential comedy club on earth
  14. Cafe Wha?
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    I’ll also show you Café Wha? where Bob Dylan performed on his first night in NYC and Cafe Society, America's first mixed race nightclub where Billie Holiday debuted Strange Fruit.
  15. Pass by
    Find out about Gaslight Cafe, where unknown musicians Hendrix and Clapton played here together for five straight nights

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends on Sullivan Street, near City Sweets & Confections.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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