Semi-Private Greenwich Village Walking Tour

4.9 (103 reviews) New York City, USA
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Experience the creative spirit of Greenwich Village, one of New York City’s most beautiful and storied neighborhoods, on this engaging 2-hour small-group walking tour. Known for its winding streets and vibrant artistic past, the Village has long been a haven for writers, musicians, activists, and free thinkers.

As you explore the neighborhood, you’ll visit places where artists, poets, and radicals once lived, performed, and challenged the status quo. Along the way, your guide will reveal how the Village became a center of the 1960s counterculture movement and a gathering place for creative expression and social change.

Stroll through the charming streets surrounding Washington Square Park, hearing stories that bring more than two centuries of Village history to life.

Blending culture, history, and iconic New York scenery, this tour offers a fascinating look at the neighborhood that helped shape the city’s artistic and rebellious soul.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Small Group Tour
  • Food and drinks

What to expect

  1. Friends Apartment Building
    2m
    Small Group Walking Tour of Greenwich Village
  2. The Stonewall Inn
    Pass by
    Site of the Stonewall Riots
  3. Jefferson Market Library
    Pass by
    Once a courthouse, it is now a library
  4. Washington Square Park
    15m
    Famous structure in Washington Square Park
  5. Cafe Wha?
    Pass by
    Famous performance venue
  6. Washington Square Park
    5m
    Park in Greenwich Village

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

Corner of 7th Ave and Christopher Street

Additional information

  • 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
  • There is no need to confirm the reservation with the office
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, an alternative date or full refund will be offered
  • There is a decent amount of walking, please wear appropriate shoes
  • We reserve the right to deviate from the route of the tour in the event of marches, parades, and circumstances beyond our control.
  • 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.

Cancellation policy

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

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