Greenwich Village Tour

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Greenwich Village Tour
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
41 reviews

Explore Greenwich Village on a 2-hour guided walk. Visit Washington Square Park and other sites that have played a role in recent American history.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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5 out of 5 stars
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Susan – United Kingdom

well informed tour guide Liz. 2 hours just about right to see Greenwich village

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5 out of 5 stars
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Frieda – United States

Our guide, Claire was very knowledgeable, with great juicy stories about the highlighted stops. We just happened to be staying at the Washington Square Hotel & we were given many interesting facts about the history of the hotel, which further enhanced our stay.

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Highlights

  • Visit Washington Square Park, home to musicians and protesters
  • See the Brown Building and Stonewall Inn, where important movements began
  • Take in many of the historic homes and businesses in the Village

Full description

Begin your 2-hour tour at the corner of 6th Avenue and Waverly Place, and learn about the history of Greenwich Village. Head to the Edgar Allan Poe house and the Washington Square Hotel.

Explore Washington Square Park, a former potter's field, and learn how this area became the destination for musicians and protesters. Visit the Brown Building, site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in 1911, an event that led to the American labor movement.

Head up McDougal Street, and see Cafe Wha, Cafe Reggio, and the Comedy Cellar. Learn where the best pizza in NYC is sold.

Stroll down Christopher Street and visit the Stonewall Inn, where a riot in 1969 began America's Gay Rights Movement.

Includes

  • Local guide
  • Gratuities (recommended)

Meeting point

Tour meets in front of Waverly Diner on the corner of 6th Ave and Waverly Place.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Weapons or sharp objects
  • Oversize luggage
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Please note that this tour may be canceled in unfavorable weather conditions and if this occurs you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes because there is a reasonable amount of walking involved
  • It is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather because this tour operates in most weather conditions
  • If you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions it is not guaranteed that you will be reunited with the group

From $47 per person

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4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 41 reviews

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  • Guide
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  • Value for money
    4.8/5
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Susan – United KingdomOctober 24, 2024 – Verified booking
well informed tour guide Liz. 2 hours just about right to see Greenwich village
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Frieda – United StatesOctober 8, 2024 – Verified booking
Our guide, Claire was very knowledgeable, with great juicy stories about the highlighted stops. We just happened to be staying at the Washington Square Hotel & we were given many interesting facts about the history of the hotel, which further enhanced our stay.
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Sharon – United KingdomSeptember 2, 2024 – Verified booking
Percy is an extremely knowledgeable guide who suited our interests really well and knew so much about everything. Our interests were culture, history, politics and arts on this tour. We would highly recommend!

Product ID: 72313

Activity provider:
TopDogTours

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