Greenwich Village Nightlife: Guided Historic Walking Tour

Discover the iconic nightlife of Greenwich Village on this historic walking tour. Explore famous bars, clubs, and theaters while following in the footsteps of legendary figures like Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

The heart of the East Village where you will meet your guide. There are often unique art installations in the square.

Points of Interest

  • Astor Place

  • Greenwich Village

  • St. Mark’s Place

  • The Public Theater

  • Provincetown Playhouse

  • Comedy Cellar

  • Minetta Lane Theatre

  • Arthur’s Tavern

  • The Duplex

  • The Stonewall Inn

What's Included
  • Experienced local guide included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and Drink
  • Entrance to Clubs and Bars
Additional Information

In search of renowned and historical nightlife destinations in NYC? This guided journey spanning two hours takes you through Greenwich Village, bringing you in close contact with some of New York City’s premier pubs, clubs, and theaters. Experience the places where iconic careers have bloomed and unforgettable evenings have unfolded. Follow in the steps of cultural legends like Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Chris Rock, Jimi Hendrix, Lenny Bruce, Idina Menzel among others, who found their inspirations in ‘The Village.’ Receive recommendations on which pubs to drop by and theaters presenting avant-garde performances. Discover top-notch local dining spots and get insights on the best timing for queuing up. This is the ideal fusion of history and popular culture for anyone seeking an exciting nighttime adventure in NYC.

Included in the itinerary are Cafe Wha, The Comedy Cellar, The Stonewall Inn, The Public Theatre, The Blue Note and several other locations! By night’s end, you would have become a connoisseur of the finest nightlife offerings in Greenwich Village!

Location
Astor Place
You will meet your guide in the Astor Place Plaza
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sofies231
Sep 3, 2024
Greenwich Village with Guide Connor! A must-do - Very nice and interesting walk. Both the evening atmosphere and the hotspots and the stories of our Guide Connor , were great. Most of all, we want to celebrate Connor. Rarely had such an enthusiastic and fun Guide! Highly recommended!
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Julie
Sep 2, 2024
Perfect evening tour of a vibrant neighbourhood - Best tour of our weekend NY, loved Connor as our guide. Very good donut stop (try the maple syrup croissant donut). We did not know what to expect of the tour and where blown away by the history of the neighbourhood.
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Cgaens
Aug 30, 2024
Fun tour with Brianna. - Our Guided Walking Tour of Greenwich Village Nightlife with Brianna was an absolute delight! Brianna's humor and engaging storytelling brought the vibrant history of the Village to life. She kept us entertained with fun facts and quirky FAQs, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. One of the highlights was stopping for Insomnia Cookies, which were as delicious as advertised! Brianna's lively personality and attention to detail made the evening an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a mix of history, culture, and tasty treats, this tour is a must-do
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Xsandra2020
Aug 27, 2024
Great tour me culinary Unpacked - Brianna was a great and likeable guide who exuded good humor. The food tips were very good and we were able to use them later. We also learned a lot about the history, great tour.
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A2604kdesthert
Aug 17, 2024
A good evening activiteiten to see New York from another perspective. - A nice walk with a good guide. He knew a lot and made many stops to tell us something interesting. It was a nice evening activity to do! And the donuts at THE donutstop are incredible.
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Gillianfe6635sd
Jul 26, 2024
A Must do with Gabi - Gabi was great ! very knowledgable and fun to be with . We toured all the best spots and more. Would highly recommend when in NYC
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Safari227978
Jul 6, 2024
Thank you John! - John did a great job explaining to us all the details about this NY neighbourhood! Always with a big smile despite the ocasional rain 😁
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Umberto_d
Jul 2, 2024
Great walking tour - Excellent walking tour. The guide was knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable for everybody providing historical background, personal experience and interesting descriptions of the what we visited.
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Limbogalicia
Jun 12, 2024
Rachel 🔝 - Lovely Rachel. Her English was very well understood since she vocalized a lot and she was super polite and attentive at all times. The walk with her was very pleasant as well as her explanations were interesting.
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Madarround
Jun 11, 2024
A night in the Village - It was afantastic tour!!! Our guide Conner was incredibly friendly and not only knew well history but also made the group feel comfortable and gave us tips on where to go and eat.
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