Discover Greenwich Village’s rich history with a top-rated NYC guide. Explore iconic artists, musicians, and writers’ stories on this curated walking tour.
Discover Greenwich Village’s rich history with a top-rated NYC guide. Explore iconic artists, musicians, and writers’ stories on this curated walking tour.
- Greenwich Village - This walking tour is guided by a licensed New York tour guide who holds the highest rating from the New York Department of Consumer Affairs and boasts a five-star Google review rating. The tour delves into the lives of musicians, artists, writers, actors, muckrakers, comedians, rebels, architects, entrepreneurs, and innovators…
- Greenwich Village - This walking tour is guided by a licensed New York tour guide who holds the highest rating from the New York Department of Consumer Affairs and boasts a five-star Google review rating. The tour delves into the lives of musicians, artists, writers, actors, muckrakers, comedians, rebels, architects, entrepreneurs, and innovators who lived and worked in the Village. Participants will discover what inspired these individuals and how they influenced our culture. This diverse tour also features a haunted house and tales of murderers and mayhem in the Village.
This list highlights a few of the tour’s attractions, but most of the 20+ stops are kept as surprises, enhancing the fun and engagement of the tour.
- Washington Square Park - Uncover the fascinating stories behind the Washington Square Park Arch, including thrilling accounts of the murder of the century and arch conspirators.
- Greenwich Village - Visit the former residences of writer Edith Wharton, artist Edward Hopper, singers Taylor Swift and Buddy Holly, and inventor Samuel Morse, among others.
- Washington Mews - Discover the connections of Washington Mews to the Titanic, the art world, and the most famous movie of all time.
- Cafe Wha? - Explore various locations such as Cafe Wha, the Gaslight Cafe, the Village Gate, and the Bitter End, where musicians, poets, and comedians like Barbra Streisand, Cyndi Lauper, the Beastie Boys, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, John Belushi, Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, and Lenny Bruce began their careers.
- Comedy Cellar - Visit the legendary venue where many of the world’s top comedians, including Jon Stewart, Dave Chapelle, Amy Schumer, Chris Rock, and many others, started their careers.
- Electric Lady Studios - As the first artist-owned recording studio in the United States, Electric Lady Studios remains unchanged since Jimi Hendrix opened it in 1968. Journey back to a psychedelic era and learn about the iconic artists who have recorded here over the past 50 years.

- Village Variety Walking Tour
- Professional Tour Guide
- Village Variety Walking Tour
- Professional Tour Guide
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This walking tour delves into the lives of musicians (such as Buddy Holly, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift), artists (including Edward Hopper and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney), writers (like Mark Twain and Edith Wharton), as well as actors, muckrakers, comedians (like Jerry Seinfeld), rebels,…
This walking tour delves into the lives of musicians (such as Buddy Holly, John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, Barbra Streisand, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift), artists (including Edward Hopper and Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney), writers (like Mark Twain and Edith Wharton), as well as actors, muckrakers, comedians (like Jerry Seinfeld), rebels, architects, entrepreneurs, and innovators who resided and created in the Village. If you have a passion for culture and the arts, stunning architecture, and captivating stories, this tour is perfect for you! The list of stops highlights some of the tour’s key points.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.