NYC Greenwich Village LGBTQ+ History And Food Tour
Description
The tour takes the traveler through the journey of NYC's LGBTQ Civil Rights and Historic sites accompanied with food tastings from some Greenwich Village's tastiest restaurants. Samples are subject to availability, and include: The Donut Pub's Black and White Cookie, Mighty Quinn's corn fritters and burnt ends with baked beans, a classic bagel and a smear, a sweet from Lilac chocolates, ending with creamy ice cream from Brooklyn's Van Leewuen. The tasty samples are bites, not a meal. Tour is limited to eight tourists, providing a more intimate experience.
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Itinerary
See the Church where Marcia P. (Pay its No Mind!) Johnson's, trans icon and activist had her funeral services and the spot where PFLAG, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and gays
We stop at this somber spot to remember the over 100,000 NYC citizens that died in the AIDS Epidemic during the late 1980's and 1990's
See the former site of the NYC Women's House of Detention, site of Lesbian Activism during the Stonewall Uprising and Riots
See Greenwich Village's Christopher Street, the Main Street of Gay New York in the 1970's home to former bars and boutiques and shops.
See The Stonewall National Monument located in Christopher Park located across the street from the famous Stonewall Inn, the location of The 1959 Stonewall Riots, the birthplace of the LGBTQ Civil Rights movement.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This walk is no more than 1.5 miles (.9 kilometers)
- No shows are non-refundable
- Greg Walks NYC/Gregory S. Marro and all agents/assigns/employees, are released/discharged, from/against any/all liability arising from participation in Greg Walks NYC Food Tours. This release is legally binding on all tour participants/heirs/successors,/assigns/ legal representatives. Tour participants assume all travel risks/liabilities and release Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro from all/any liabilities/penalties to the maximum permitted by law. All aforementioned terms apply and are binding for all Viator/TripAdvisor ticket purchases. No shows are non-refundable. Tourists MUST inform tour guide of any/all food allergies, and dietary restrictions PRIOR to tour start. No alcohol is permitted / served on the tour. Smoking is not permitted as a courtesy to the guide and fellow foodies. Photos and videos taken by Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro may be used for offline and online social media sites.
- Public tours require 2 people to operate, single tourists are welcome. Rescheduling based on headcount, and availability. Amendment details will be sent by TripAdvisor messaging and/or text message.
- All travelers must inform guide of any food allergy and restrictions prior to tour start.
Reviews(17)
This is the second time I take a tour with Greg while in NYC. He does a terrific job combining history and the past with the vibrant city of today. The LGBTQ tour gives insight into the challenges faced by gay people through time and how laws made their lives difficult. Pace of the tour was good, and Greg’s enthusiastic personality makes it all the more engaging. Highly recommend any of his tours!
Hi, was thrilled walking with you again this time with Greenwich Village's LGBTQ history. So thrilled you enjoyed the food and history and hope to see you soon again.
I found Greg through trip advisor when I was looking for things to do in west village/greenwich village before a show at the village vanguard. We went on the NYC Greenwich Village LGBTQIA+ History and Food Tour. I wanted my husband to have some more physical content on queer history in NYC and see some locations IRL. Greg was an ebullient tour guide and a real NYC character. His guidance totally added to the experience and made it feel even more authentic. The food along the way were also tasty bites, with my personal favorite being Van Leeuwen ice cream! Greg was super open to having conversation and answering our many questions. We have lived in the NYC area since 2014 and I even learned some new things about the history of the village area. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon in NYC and Greg took great care of us. Highly recommended! 💖🙏🏻🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Alden, It was a delight to share the story history of the Stonewall and surrounding neighborhood accompanied with your yummy bites. Thank you for walking with me the five star review and high recommendation. happy summers
The LGBTQ+ aspect of the tour was surface-level- often preaching to the choir- though we did see some iconic queer sights and spaces. As for the food…it totally lacked. In the provided picture, 3 of the dishes are from the same spot. Very little was said about the eateries or the bites themselves. By the end, our appetites were far from satisfied. A few days later, we enjoyed a much more comprehensive food tour in the form of Williamsburg Bites.
How unfortunate you did not enjoy your tour! A food tour is not an entire meal. more samples were even provided celebrating your wedding. I spoke about the history of the eateries as well as the food. I share history and facts and do not preach. On your return please contact me for a discount on any of my other food tours with over 1,400 five star ratings between TripAdvisor and GOOGLE combined. Thank you for your valued feedback.
Amazing tour guide and trip! Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting the NYC area! I was able to learn a lot and visit cool places in a perfect amount of time.
Hi Thank you for touring with me on this most important history tour. Your five star review is most appreciated thank you
This tour was amazing and I highly recommend to anyone! Greg was such a great tour guide and he is a great storyteller! Make sure you check out any of his tours while in NYC
Hi Penelope Thank you for the five star review and high recommendation. Happy summer, GM
Greg was absolutely engaging! He was very knowledgeable on all the history and provided information on everything we saw or talked about. 10/10 would go again!!!!
Hi Thank you for the five stars and high recommendation. Thrilled you enjoyed yourself thoroughly. GM
Had the very best time with the very best tour guide! Could not recommend this tour (or any tour of Greg's) more! Time well spent
Hi Faith Love the title of your review. Thanks so much for the five stars and being such a fun and inquisitive tourist hope to see you again on another tour and happy October
We joined Greg on the LGBTQ+ History of Greenwich Village Tour with Food and it was amazing! Greg's knowledge, generosity of spirit, and warm hospitality made it a day to remember. He also did an incredible job of getting to know us and adapting his talk to meet the interests of my adolescent. We can't wait to plan our next tour.
Hi Thanks for the 5 stars and recommendation. I loved walking with you and your teen and sharing this tour's important history and message and of course, the food! Look forward to touring with you again and hopefully soon. Happy Summer!
A lovely day with beautiful weather strolling in Greenwich Village with Greg learning about LGBTQ history in the area and snacking along the way. Thank you Greg.
Hi Gabrielle Thanks for the great review and recommendation. As a gay man I am love passionately sharing the stories of the Queer civil rights struggles in Greenwich Village, and not just the Stonewall Inn. HAPPY ALMOST PRIDE MONTH! Greg
Greg is a wealth of knowledge. He took us on a tour by ourselves, yes that's right, he didn't cancel the tour because he only had one booking. For me this tour was far more about learning about the oppression of the lgbtqia+ community than it was about the food. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and we would definitely recommend it.
Hi, thanks for the five star review and great recommendation I'm always thrilled to share the civil rights history of the LGBTQ I a plus community in Greenwich Village. Enjoy the Big Apple! Greg
