Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Overview
Anyone can see a collection of random sights in Village — but few get to know its secrets. Join this small group experience to get to hear the hidden histories of the neighborhood's most iconic locales.
- Uncover behind-the-scenes stories of the Village's most notable sites, like a secret door hidden in the Washington Square Arch
- Learn how the Village changed from a suburban hamlet into a musical, artistic, countercultural bohemian haven home to figures like Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac and Jane Jacobs
- Visit Cafe Wha? and the other musical havens of MacDougal Street to recreate music history
- Stand where the gay rights movement began as you visit the Stonewall Inn
- Pose for some of the Village's best photo ops, including outside the Friends Apartment and on Bob Dylan's old street
- Small group capped at 10 to ensure a personalized experience. You'll get to ask your guide questions rather than being lost in a massive crowd
- Option available for a private tour
Options
Private Option
Private tour
Life in the Village Experience
What's included
Learn what architectural secrets of the Village made it into an artistic haven
Uncover the secrets of the iconic Washington Square Arch
Option available for a private tour
Small group capped at 10 for a personalized experience
Visit the cafes and quirky historical sites beloved by local New Yorkers today
Enter history and stand where the modern labor and gay rights movements began
Recreate the photo from Bob Dylan’s “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” album cover
Gratuities
What to expect
Jefferson Market Library
5m
Meet your guide at historic Jefferson Market Library
25m
Uncover the secrets of Washington Square Park, including a hidden door in the arch, as you pose for photos at this New York landmark
15m
Stand at the site of tragedy when you visit the memorial for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, learning about the event and its role in the Village’s story
West Village
15m
It's easy to get lost in the meandering streets and back alleys of the Village — but not with a guide, who will direct you and help you learn about what makes the area distinct and why artists have always made it their home
Friends Apartment Building
15m · Admission ticket not included
Pose for photos outside the Friends apartment building, featured in the iconic TV show
10m
Become the modern day Bob Dylan as you walk the street where the folk musician took the famous cover photo for his second album
Cafe Wha?
15m
Visit Cafe Wha? and the other bars of MacDougal Street, where artistic and musical movements emerged in the 1950s and persist to this day
The Stonewall Inn
15m · Admission ticket not included
Stand where the gay rights movement began at the Stonewall Inn and learn about the Village’s role in countercultural protest movements
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide out front of Jefferson Market Library, on the corner of 6th Avenue and W 10th Street.
End point
Wrap up at a café recommended by your guide.
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
