Free tour
Greenwich Village : history of an artist enclave
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Guru: Scott
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Registered on 26 April 2024
Practicing artist, student of tech and computer art. Have lived in New York for going on 8 years. I love how I keep finding cool treasures in the city. I’m from Texas. I have been giving tours of art and architecture for 10 years, working at modern art museums as well as New York City guided tours.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
The West Village or Greenwich Village traces back to Dutch colonial times and became known for a center of writers and artists in the 1920s. We will explore this charming neighborhood and the history of New Yorks art scene. From 1950s beatniks to the Stonewall Riots in the 1960s.
We will meet in the garden at St. Luke in the Fields. I will have an umbrella. We will stop during the tour for coffee at one of the old beatnik coffee shops. The tour will take about 2 hours and will end near Washington Square.
Highlights include :
The Friends House
Stonewall Inn
The Beatnik Movement
Washington Square Park
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
St Luke in the Fields Garden, 485 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, USA
We will meet inside the Garden. Look for the black umbrella with colorful polka dots !
1
Outside visit
Secret Garden at St. Luke in the Fields
Enjoy the gardens of this 1820 era church, tracing back the early days of Greenwich Village.
2
Outside visit
Cherry Lane Theater
The OG Off Broadway Theatre!
3
Outside visit
Friends Apartment Building
The building used in the TV show Friends.
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).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
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.
Greenwich Village : history of an artist enclave
