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Free tour

Journey Through the Heart of Greenwich Village: Artists, Bohemians and 400 years of History

4.83
Excellent(23)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Kassi
PRO
Registered on 7 July 2024
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Hello! A New Yorker for almost 30 years, I’m a storyteller, comedian, history lover, and licensed NYC “Gold Star”(the top recommendation of the NY Dept. of Consumer Affairs) Tour Guide. Can’t wait to show you my beautiful city, tell you my favorite tales, and give you the REAL nitty gritty on this gritty city!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Let me lead you through  New York City’s most picturesque and storied neighborhood: Greenwich Village. With winding tree-lined streets, stately brownstones and famous parks, it’s arguably the most beautiful neighborhood in Manhattan. It’s also one of the city’s oldest, with almost 400 years of history. Every important artistic, cultural and political movement of the 20th Century had a home here- from prohibition era Speakeasy’s, to the Beat writers of the 1950’s, to the folk and psychedelic rock of the 1960’s. Let me show you where the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement was born at the Stonewall riots while Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix performed on Macdougal St. We’ll talk history, architecture, culture and have a few laughs along the way. Come and spend some time with a real New Yorker- I’ll show you my favorite spots, and give you the real scoop on what it’s like to live in this glittering global city.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Ruth E. Wittenberg Triangle, 421 6th Ave, New York, NY 10014, USA
I will meet you at the Ruth E. Wittenberg Triangle- a little park directly south of the Jefferson Market library. Look for the lady with long platinum hair and an orange umbrella.
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Outside visit
washington square park
The jewel of the neighborhood, with the best people watching opportunities in the city!
2
Outside visit
Our Lady of Pompeii Church
Founded in 1924, when this part of the Village was Italian.
3
Outside visit
Cafe Wha?
Storied venue that has seen performances from ever from Van Halen to Jimi Hendrix.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.83
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Professionalism
5.00
Fun
4.78
Communication
4.87
Quality
4.91
Route
4.87

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Journey Through the Heart of Greenwich Village: Artists, Bohemians and 400 years of History
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