Greenwich Village, New York City Culture and History Walking Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Greenwich Village, New York City Culture and History Walking Tour

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: United States, New York, New York City
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  • 2 hours
  • New York City
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Explore the fascinating secrets and rich history of Greenwich Village, New York City's most intriguing neighborhood.

Discover cemeteries hidden in plain sight and hear the true history behind stories of ghosts in Washington Square Park.

Follow in the footsteps of rock legends Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix at Café Wha, where they began their careers, and stop by the Gaslight Cafe, made famous by poets in the Beat generation.

At the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, hear the tale of the tragic fire that led to changes in labor laws.

Visiting remnants of the past, see the 1811 plan that transformed Manhattan from rural fields to a modern metropolis.

At the site of his prohibition-era speakeasy, learn about the infamous mayor Jimmy Walker.

Pass by The Stonewall Inn where a riot in 1969 began the LGBTQ rights movement.

Walk over an old underground stream that still flows today.

Finally, stand where founding father Thomas Paine died alone and friendless.

Distance: 2 miles / 3 km

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
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Stop At: Minetta Street, Minetta St, New York, NY, USA

Walk over an old underground stream that still flows today.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Cafe Wha?, 115 Macdougal St, New York City, NY 10012-1202

Visit the venue that gave birth to music legends Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, and others.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Washington Square Park, 5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St., New York City, NY 10011

Learn about the dark past of this park that was once a cemetery and uncover the true history behind stories of ghosts.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, 23 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

Hear the story of a tragic fire that led to changes in labor laws.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Washington Mews, New York City, NY 10003

See charming "houses" on a historic lane.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Second Cemetery of Congregation Shearith Israel, 72 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Learn about New York's first Jewish congregation and how the city developed from farms to a metropolis.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jefferson Market Library, 425 Avenue of the Americas, New York City, NY 10011-8427

See the beautiful Victorian Gothic courthouse that is now a library and learn about the prison and market that used to surround it.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Patchin Place, Patchin Pl, New York, NY 10011, USA

Step back in time on this picturesque lane.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gay Street, New York City, NY

Learn about the prohibition-era speakeasy of infamous mayor Jimmy Walker and his colorful life.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, New York City, NY 10014-3530

Visit the birthplace of the LGBTQ rights movement and learn about the 1969 riot that started it here.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Village Cigars, 110 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, USA

See this vintage shop and a monument to a family's defiance of the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Marie's Crisis, 59 Grove St, New York City, NY 10014-3416

See where founding father Thomas Paine died alone and friendless.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Walking Tour
  • Tour Guide

Exclusions

    Additional Info

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

    Departure Point

    Departure Point

    Father Demo Square, 220 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, USA


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Duration & Voucher Info

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    2 hours

    Cancellation Policy

    User's Reviews

    stevenm00001

    16 Jul, 2023

    Hadn't been to New York in several years and this was the ideal tour for seeing some of the city's best hidden gems as the guide was particularly skilled at explaining historic details about Washington Square Park and the fascinating Jefferson Market Library. Just the right duration for a tour and the price was right.

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