Greenwich Village Tour
ID: GYG72313-101567
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Greenwich Village on a 2-hour guided walk. Visit Washington Square Park and other sites that have played a role in recent American history.
Begin your 2-hour tour at the corner of 6th Avenue and Waverly Place, and learn about the history of Greenwich Village. Head to the Edgar Allan Poe house and the Washington Square Hotel.
Explore Washington Square Park, a former potter's field, and learn how this area became the destination for musicians and protesters. Visit the Brown Building, site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire in 1911, an event that led to the American labor movement.
Head up McDougal Street, and see Cafe Wha, Cafe Reggio, and the Comedy Cellar. Learn where the best pizza in NYC is sold.
Stroll down Christopher Street and visit the Stonewall Inn, where a riot in 1969 began America's Gay Rights Movement.
Highlights
- Visit Washington Square Park, home to musicians and protesters
- See the Brown Building and Stonewall Inn, where important movements began
- Take in many of the historic homes and businesses in the Village
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that this tour may be canceled in unfavorable weather conditions and if this occurs you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
• It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes because there is a reasonable amount of walking involved
• It is recommended to dress appropriately for the weather because this tour operates in most weather conditions
• If you make the decision to not follow the guide or their instructions it is not guaranteed that you will be reunited with the group
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Tour meets in front of Waverly Diner on the corner of 6th Ave and Waverly Place.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.