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Greenwich Village Walking Tour: Historic Artists' Haven
4.9
597 Ratings
New York
Discover the artistic legacy of Greenwich Village on a top-rated walking tour. Uncover hidden gems, visit historic sites, and immerse yourself in over 200 years of cultural history.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Greenwich Village - Explore one of NYC’s most cultured neighborhoods with one of our expert guides
- Washington Square Park - Stroll Washington Square Park, a peaceful oasis built atop a forgotten cemetery
What's Included
- Professional, entertaining local guide
- 2-hour tour of New York City’s most artistic and alternative neighborhood
- Experience the heart of America’s Bohemian capital
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join ExperienceFirst on this highly recommended walking tour and get a taste of the artistic heritage of Greenwich Village. Led by an informed local guide, dive deep into the fascinating past of this artistic hub, once the home of renowned personalities like Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix. Discover offbeat places and seldom-heard tales that you would miss exploring alone. Stroll through meandering streets, pay a visit to the historic Washington Square Park, and soak in two centuries’ worth of Greenwich Village’s vibrant cultural past. This enthralling and enjoyable tour also delves into the neighborhood’s contribution to the rise of gay rights movements and escorts you to renowned TV spots, like the Friends apartment complex.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved. Please wear comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriatel
Location
375A 6th Ave
6th Avenue
Please meet your guide on the SW corner of 6th Avenue & Waverly Place. The guide will be there 15 minutes before the tour starts and they will be wearing an orange hat.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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N6324zyannp
Jun 21, 2024
A very informative and enjoyable tour around an area steeped with interesting facts - Really good. Justin was really eloquent and informative. He considered the heat of the day by ensuring we were in the shade as much as possible.
Loads of photo opportunities abd a real insight into the history of the area, culminating into present times. Well worth it.
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Adelined870
Jun 18, 2024
Very good experience - The tour with guide Peter was very informative and peaceful. With stops at strategic locations. A very good moment !
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Alexaaz7839wu
Jun 14, 2024
Great time in Greenwich - Really fantastic tour! Great mix of history, the arts, and personnel call outs through our. Dave was excellent; quirky and engaging and full of knowledge. Took the time to answer any and all questions, even when outside the specific scope of the tour.
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Carrie
Jun 12, 2024
Great tour of the Village with Helene - Loved learning the history of the Village from Helene. We learned about the history of the area from the Lenape through today. We covered about 2 miles in 2.5 hours on a fortunately beautiful day in June. Helene had great supplemental material and a wonderful personality that added to our groups enjoyment.
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Blackcoffeeinbed
Jun 9, 2024
Unmissable walking tour of Greenwich Village - I would recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting NYC.
Greenwich Village is very walkable, and also full of interesting stories that seem to encapsulate a lot of New York itself, especially her creative, alternative and marginalised sides.
Our guide Angela was very knowledgable, entertaining and passionate about the area, which made for a great overall experience.
It’s definitely our favourite thing that we’ve done in New York so far.
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506lesliey
Jun 6, 2024
The Unique Role of Greenwich Village in American History - Angela was a terrific guide. She told us all about the unique role played by the artists and residents of Greenwich Village after the 1950s and how their actions were at the forefront of inclusivity in the American Dream for all.
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Tonyfc6861pb
Jun 4, 2024
Great tour, interesting place to visit - Dave was a great guide and host on our walking tour. He was extremely knowledgeable and gave great insights into the area and its occupants. Would highly recommend
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Voyager427218
Jun 3, 2024
Dave Gardner Tour Guide Greenwich Village - Dave Gardner our guide was truely fantastic . He was very personable and knowledgeable about all aspects of this tour. Fascinating details of life in the Village today and in years gone by!
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442lizam
May 27, 2024
Loved it! - Loved Angela and the tour. She had so much knowledge- as a NYer for the past 15 years I learned a lot ! And her communication style was perfect- clear, intelligent, she filled you with interesting facts in an entertaining way without excessive talking to fill space. Thanks Angela, you're a gem!
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J1706xynicoleh
Jun 9, 2024
Dave was great - Dave was very informative and friendly, a good host. The tour overall wasn't the most exciting but that was probably my expectations. It was still nice to explore a new neighborhood.
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