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Private Greenwich Village Walking Tour

Explore bohemian Greenwich Village, from café society to cultural revolutions that changed New York.
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Private for 1-8 guests
Meeting Point
Waverly Place & 6th Avenue (southwest corner)
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Private Greenwich Village Walking Tour
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Highlights

  • Walk the streets where Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan began their careers..
  • Stand where the first battle-lines were drawn in the fight for gay rights..
  • Stroll Washington Square Park, a peaceful oasis built atop a forgotten cemetery..
  • Snap photos of scenes from movies and TV, including the apartment from “Friends.".

Your private New York experience

Experience Greenwich Village's artistic legacy with ExperienceFirst on this top-rated walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, delve into the captivating history of this creative enclave that has been home to artists like Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix. Uncover hidden gems and lesser-known...

Experience Greenwich Village's artistic legacy with ExperienceFirst on this top-rated walking tour. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, delve into the captivating history of this creative enclave that has been home to artists like Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan, and Jimi Hendrix. Uncover hidden gems and lesser-known stories that you wouldn't discover on your own. Wander through the winding streets, visit historic Washington Square Park, and immerse yourself in over 200 years of Greenwich Village's rich cultural history. This intriguing and enjoyable tour also explores the neighborhood's role in the birth of the gay rights movement and takes you to famous TV locations, such as the Friends apartment building.

Itinerary

  • Washington Square Park

  • MacDougal Street

  • Stonewall Inn

Meeting Point

We meet at the southwest corner of Waverly Place and 6th Avenue.

FAQs

There’s 2-3 miles of walking at a moderate pace.
We understand plans change. You can always change your tour 24 hours or more before you tour. We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.
Our tours run rain or shine, so please check the local forecast to plan. In rare cases when we have to cancel for extreme weather, we’ll offer you the chance to reschedule or give a full refund.
This tour is accessible for strollers and wheelchairs.

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