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Great historical overview of Greenwich Village
Very interesting historical perspective of the area. We learned a lot about the area throughout the years. Directions were clear as to how to get around.
Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min–2h
- Price from
- $15 / person
- Location
- New York City
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 3 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Description
Experience Greenwich Village with this self-guided walking tour produced by an Emmy-nominated storyteller. • Find out celebrity architect Stanford White who, after seducing the original “It Girl,” Evelyn Nesbit, was gunned down by her husband in front of a packed theater • Hear from Tom Darbyshire, a Creative Director from New York’s advertising industry whose passion for juicy stories inspired him to produce this VoiceMap tour • Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $15
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Washington Square Park
From the Gilded Age, to the Bohemian Era, and the Beat Generation, Greenwich Village has long been at the bleeding edge of New York City’s art, music, theater and literary scenes. On this 90-minute walking tour, you’ll meet famous radicals, rockers, revolutionaries, boundary pushers, and culture shapers who, throughout the decades, left their mark on the world from this avant-garde enclave.
Find out how Greenwich Village was loudly declared a free republic by bohemian artists from the top of Washington Square Arch
On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like Washington Square Fountain.
On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Row.
Judson Memorial Church
Find out how Judson Church became the country’s most open-minded church
On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like Hangman's Elm.
Find out about the once “dingy” Macdougal Alley, where one of America’s richest women, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, defied her husband and family when she purchased a former horse stable to pursue her art
On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Marlton Hotel.
Church of the Ascension
On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Church of the Ascension.
I’ll show you the NYC block where you’ll find the Marshall Chess Club, and former homes of poet Emma Lazarus, Nobel Prize-winning novelist Sinclair Lewis, and the etiquette authority Emily Post.
I’ll show you the NYC block where you’ll find the Marshall Chess Club, and former homes of poet Emma Lazarus, Nobel Prize-winning novelist Sinclair Lewis, and the etiquette authority Emily Post.
On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Joofrey Ballet School.
On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Jefferson Market Library.
What's included
Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
Food/Drink
Smartphone and headphones
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
3 reviews
How it compares in New York City
- Starting price $15 is 75% below the typical $61 for tours of similar length in New York City
Excurgo comparison of 2,446 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 13 stops.
How much does Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $15 per person for this New York City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews(3)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Behind the buildings
We loved every detail! We have walked this area many times and didn't know HALF the stories that made this special area special. The storytelling in this app is just amazing: music, voices, background... wow
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Great Tour!!
This tour was really enjoyable. The timing is excellent and the writer seems to know just what facts are interesting. I always wondered where the term "86" came from and now I know that it's the address of a speakeasy where people had to skedaddle quickly when the cops came. John and Yoko's place and many more cool attractions.
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