Experience the creative spirit of Greenwich Village, one of New York City’s most beautiful and storied neighborhoods, on this engaging 2-hour small-group walking tour. Known for its winding streets and vibrant artistic past, the Village has long been a haven for writers, musicians, activists, and free thinkers. As you explore the neighborhood, you’ll visit places where artists, poets, and radicals once lived, performed, and challenged the status quo. Along the way, your guide will reveal how the Village became a center of the 1960s counterculture movement and a gathering place for creative expression and social change. Stroll through the charming streets surrounding Washington Square Park, hearing stories that bring more than two centuries of Village history to life. Blending culture, history, and iconic New York scenery, this tour offers a fascinating look at the neighborhood that helped shape the city’s artistic and rebellious soul.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 19.
Park in Greenwich Village
Private Greenwich Village Tour
Library that was once a courthouse
Historic Structure in Washington Square Park
Historic performance venue
Famous Comedy venue
Site of Stonewall Riots
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Greenwich Village Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $80 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 6–12 pay from $70, adults from $80.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The tour meets on the in front of the Waverly Restaurant at 385 6th Avenue (corner of 6th Avenue and Waverly Place). Our guide will be there to greet you at the confirmed time of your tour. They will be holding a white and blue checked flag with our logo on it. If you are running late, please call our office at (718) 806-1706. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at least 21 years of age.
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
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Our tour guide, Joel, had a deep knowledge of the Village and provided interesting info at every stop. Even when we asked what seemed like obscure questions, he cleanly fielded them and readily answered without missing a beat. We particularly liked his inside takes on the area’s longstanding music history.
The Greenwich Village Tour was outstanding. It covers years and years of history that happened in GV area...history, famous people, famous houses, and more. Our tour guide, Patrick, was so very knowledgeable, as well as personable and engaging. Could not have asked for a better guide.
Our Greenwich Village tour was a delightful time. We learned a lot about the history of the area. Our guide Joel made the tour a lot of fun and pointed out a lot of cool music venues, comedy clubs and speakeasies that we can't wait to explore next time we are in NYC. The tour really gave a feel for the neighborhood and why so many people love it.
My tour with Joel was really special. I learned a lot about the history of Greenwich Village. Joel was a wonderful guide. My whole family said it was the best experience we had this weekend.
Terrific tour of the History of Greenwich Village, NYC. Tour guide Percy lived in the Village and brought the neighborhood to life by sharing the rich history of this area of the city but also shared the vitality of the current Village scene.
Connor was grea, vast knowledge, funny many interesting sites like Washington Park , Hotel, Café Wha, Reggio, Anderson Cooper’s house, place where Taylor Swift lived, old prison now library, gay places of interest and where riots started, Joe’s slice of pizza, etc. and many interesting people who lived and played there.
Joel was over the top brilliant! What a great guide-so knowledgeable with many intriguing anecdotes- would definitely give him 10 stars out of 5!
It was a nice tour, well organized and not tiring despite being on foot. The guide, Joel, was very clear, nice, spoke slowly and was available to clarify doubts or curiosity: you could see that he is passionate about his work. I recommend stopping by Artichoke pizza (which also recommends the guide) for dinner because the pizza is really good.
Our guide Charlotte Smart was informative pleasant and very Smart the information she gave us has really inspired us .it's really worth the money e excellent tour especially the tour guide can't wait to do another with you thank you
We booked a semi-private tour, but it was just my husband and myself. Patrick was our tour guide, and he did a fabulous job. He knows his history very well, gave us just the right amount of interesting information and answered all our questions. The tour ended up being longer than advertised because he had so much to tell us, and he never rushed. I'd give him 6 stars if I could! Susan A
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