Greenwich Village Tour: Explore Music and Food History

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Discover the vibrant music and food history of Greenwich Village on this engaging walking tour of MacDougal Street. Explore the jazz scene, folk music, and the cultural movements of the 1950s and 1960s.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Greenwich Village - Stroll along the streets of NYC’s 450 year old Greenwich Village

What's Included

Snacks
Dessert
Experienced guide
Tea and coffee

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Soft drinks are available to purchase
Gratuities welcome and appreciated
No alcohol/smoking permitted during tour

Additional Information

Embark on a walking journey of the renowned MacDougal Street to discover the vibrant past of Greenwich Village, known for its colorful musical background including jazz, the left bank of America, folk music from the 1950s, and the 1960s.
Greg Walks NYC, under the management of Gregory S. Marro, and any associated individuals or employees, are hereby…

Greg Walks NYC, under the management of Gregory S. Marro, and any associated individuals or employees, are hereby absolved from any respective duties and legal obligations that may arise from involvement in Greg Walks NYC Food Tours. This statement confers legally binding clearance on all participating tour-goers, their heirs, successors, assigned parties and legal proxies. All potential travel risks and responsibilities are assumed by the participants who also explicitly release Greg Walks NYC and Gregory S. Marro of all liabilities to the maximum extent the law allows. Tour participants are obligated to notify the tour guide about any allergies or dietary restrictions prior to the commencement of the tour. The consumption or possession of alcohol or tobacco is strictly prohibited throughout the duration of the tour. Any footage or images captured by Greg Walks NYC or Gregory S. Marro during the tour may be utilized for both offline and online social media platforms.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Each walk is no more than 1 mile (.6 kilometers)
No shows are non-refundable
Greg Walks NYC/Gregory S. Marro and all agents/assigns/employees, are released/discharged, from/against any/all liability arising from participation in Greg Walks NYC Food Tours. This release is legally binding on all tour participants/heirs/successors,/assigns/ legal representatives. Tour participants assume all travel risks/liabilities and release Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro from all/any liabilities/penalties to the maximum permitted by law. All aforementioned terms apply and are binding for all Viator/TripAdvisor ticket purchases. No shows are non-refundable. Tourists MUST inform tour guide of any/all food allergies, and dietary restrictions PRIOR to tour start. No alcohol is permitted / served on the tour. Smoking is not permitted as a courtesy to the guide and fellow foodies. Photos and videos taken by Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro may be used for offline and online social media sites.
All travelers must inform guide of any food allergy and restrictions prior to tour start.

Location

52 W 8th St

West 8th Street

Outside of Mt. Sinai Doctors.

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

4.9

(39 Ratings)

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Inspiration115870

Jul 21, 2024

Great Village tour - Amazing tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and provided us with things to explore in the city and continue our experience. Great way to get to know the Village

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Diane_s

May 10, 2024

Greg was very passionate about the Greenwich Village music scene and great special places to eat. - The music Greg share as we walked and listened to music. The Billy Holiday story and Bob Dylan and The Stonewall Inn.

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Wcs2024

May 5, 2024

Outstanding Educational Tour - (The dropdown requires selecting one of the food tours, but this review is for a special tour Greg Marro arranged for a group of college students to cover the important social and historical issues evident in a tour of the West, Greenwich and East Villages.) Each semester I arrange for some of my university students to attend an educational tour of the West Village with Greg Walks NYC. Mr. Marro does a tremendous job of taking social issues and making them come alive. This spring, he once again guided students from the site of the Stonewall Riots to the former location of Café Society, an integrated nightclub where Billie Holliday first performed "Strange Fruit, to the Triangle Shirt Factory memorial and many other important historical stops in between. With his talent for storytelling and vast information about and familiarity with the area, Greg dazzled the students. They really did not want the night to end. I offer his tour my highest praise and recommendation. It's an educational opportunity that changes lives. I know because I've seen it happen with my students.

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Courts504

Oct 25, 2023

Educational and fun - I'm a college adjunct at the University of Texas at Austin's NYC campus and teach a course about social issues in advertising and public relations. As part of the learning experience, I wanted to give students a field trip. After contacting Greg Marro, I knew that I'd made the perfect selection of a guide. He asked for the syllabus and worked to make sure the tour was educational, relevant to the course subject matter -- and yet still fun. Greg more than delivered. He beautifully wove the academic and interesting together. My students loved the experience -- Greg is a riveting storyteller. I'll definitely use Greg Walks NYC for future semesters!

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Clairewo5195pr

Nov 28, 2022

Claire Warner - Wow! What a fabulous tour and and even more fabulous tour guide! Greg treated my class to a free tour. It was really cool to hear about all the Bob Dylan sights. He knows what he’s talking about!

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Jasonpb7575pf

Nov 14, 2022

10/10 - Like literally wow. Greg was so knowledgeable and funny. I have never met anyone as passionate as him. Definitely would go on another tour!

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Courts504

Oct 14, 2022

Perfect Educational and Fun Tour for College Student Field Trip - I'm a college adjunct at the University of Texas at Austin's NYC campus and teach a course about urban communication. As part of the learning experience, I wanted to give students a field trip. After contacting Greg Marro, I knew that I'd made the perfect selection of a guide. He asked for the syllabus and worked to make sure the tour was educational, relevant to the course subject matter -- and yet still fun. Greg more than delivered. He wove the idea of both musical spaces as a place for urban communication -- but also, through family stories and historical sites, stressed the importance of dialogue over coffee. It was genius, really. The students loved the tour -- Greg is a riveting storyteller. I'll definitely use Greg Walks NYC for future semesters!

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Sheryl_adelle

Oct 13, 2022

Great learning experience! - I didn't know much about music before going on this tour, but I want to learn more about it and listen to more music after going on the tour! Even though I didn't know much, every piece of information was still interesting and so fun.

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Davidby5637fi

May 17, 2024

Incredible introduction to Greenwhich Village - An incredibly interesting and enjoyable walking tour! Greg guided us to some captivating spots and shared fascinating anecdotes about music history. I especially loved the stories about artists from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. He took my girlfriend and me around Greenwich Village for about 2.5 hours, introducing us to fantastic restaurants and coffee shops along the way. Very tasty italian pastries, iconic NYC pizza, out of this world Cortado coffee! I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because his devices (tablet, phone, bluetooth speaker) could have been better organized, making it easier for him to access the music and pictures he wanted to show us. He also gave us great tips regarding the city in general. E.g. regarding transportation, what music clubs or pubs to visit.

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Road46228441825

Mar 24, 2024

Cancelled at the Last Minute Due to Rain - I gave the tour 4 out of 5. We actually did not take the tour, but I was forced to give a rating to make comments. Greg cancelled the tour at 1:30 when it was supposed to start at 2:30 because it was raining. I told him we were willing to bring raincoats and umbrellas, and gut it out, but he was unwilling to make a go of it. We have taken many outdoor tours in the rain all over the world. My biggest problem with the cancellation was that it was too late to book any other tour for the Saturday afternoon we had in NYC. To be fair, Greg did issue a prompt refund.

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