West Village Food Tour: Drinks, Eats, and Fun

Discover the vibrant culture and history of Greenwich Village on this small-group walking tour. Explore hidden gems, sample vegan food, and immerse yourself in the bohemian atmosphere.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Astor Place - SAMPLE ITINERARY! - To make every experience unique and fresh, we don’t visit the same places ever day. The following stops may or may not appear on the tour you book.

Tour starts at the historical heart of Manhattan, Astor Place, where the Lenape congregated for hundreds of years before the arrival of Europeans.

  • McSorley’s Old Ale House - Start with a cheese plate and a beer at McSorley’s - the oldest continuously operating bar in New York. Abe Lincoln drank here, and the place is absolutely dripping with curios and artifacts, since nothing’s been removed from the walls since 1910.
  • Triangle Shirtwaist Factory - Visit the site of one of the most tragic and traumatic events in New York City history, where 146 garment workers were killed in a fire in 1911. This event helped transform labor practices in the United States and it’s a story every American should know.
  • Washington Square Park - Most tours blast through Washington Square, but we spend a little more time relaxing and learning the remarkable history of one of America’s most important city parks.
  • Mamoun’s Falafel - Mamoun’s was the first falafel joint in NYC, opened in 1971 by a Syrian man named Mamoun. The business is now run by his sons, but 50 years later this incredible little hole-in-the-wall is still serving incredible falafel to comedians, musicians, and students all day and late into the night.
  • Winston Churchill Square - Churchill Square is a magical little park that almost every visitor and local walks right past. We’ll stop and hang out for just a few minutes. Vibes.
  • Bleecker Street - Bleecker is full of bars, boutiques, and beautiful people. Not uncommon to see a world-famous face walk past.
  • Taco Mahal - This Latin/Indian fusion spot is owned by a woman with a Puerto Rican mom and an Indian father, and staffed by a largely Nepali crew. This place embodies the best of New York. Innovation, tradition, and hard work.The food is unique, colorful and delicious, and they play great music.
  • Stonewall National Monument - Whether we drop in for a drink or stop in Christopher Park to soak up the vibe, the Stonewall is a must-visit in the West Village. Now a national monument, the Stonewall was the site of a pivotal 1969 uprising that galvanized the modern gay rights movement. One of many extremely influential cultural spots we’ll visit in the West Village.
  • Two Boots Pizza West Village - Not your normal New York slice, but Two Boots is a vibrant and colorful shop with outstanding food and a friendly atmosphere. It’s in a space that used to house a lesbian bar that refused to serve men, but today Two Boots welcomes everybody. Interesting things happen here.
  • Janie’s Life Changing Baked Goods - Pie-crust cookies. Cute place.
  • Marie’s Crisis - We end the night at Marie’s Crisis Cafe is a delightful subterranean bar where you can sing along with a live piano player to your favorite show tunes. It’s a great visit, even if Broadway isn’t your thing.
What's Included
  • Led by a licensed, experienced, NYC Guide
  • Samplings from 4-5 great local restaurants
Additional Information

Our West Village Food + Drinks tour includes 2 drinks, 4 food stops, and big fun.

Most NYC tours do the same thing every time, but we like to keep it fun and fresh by mixing it up. This ensures that every experience is unique, and allows us to better tailor the experience to the desires of each group.

This small group experience (max 8) starts in Astor Place - the historical heart of Manhattan, and between food and drink spots we hang out in a few parks and learn a bit about the amazing history of Greenwich Village.

Less like a tour and more like a group of friends out for a wander in the city.

BYOW.

Location
Astor Place
We meet near Astor Place. Exact location sent with booking confirmation.
Cancellation Policy

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

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X4842aremilyl
Sep 15, 2024
Village Nights with Dan - A very nice tour! Dan knew all of the shop owners and made sure to keep our input in mind. Would recommend to people looking for a tour!
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Elizabeth_l
Sep 15, 2024
Food and fun in the villages of nyc - Our tour guide and his personal knowledge and passion for the history of various locations and buildings! We also hit some great bars and food spots! Loved the sour beer sampled! Thanks Dan for working so hard to show us a great time touring the villages!
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K1422jumadisons
Apr 6, 2024
AMAZING - This tour was one of my favorite things of our NYC trip! The tour guide was so knowledgeable & very accommodating to the various food allergies in our group. 10/10 would recommend! Can’t wait to come back & do the Chinatown Tour🤩
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139caleyb
Apr 3, 2024
Immersive experience - I had such a fun time on the tour. Morgan is so knowledgeable about the history of the city. He really tailored the tour to the neighborhood, food, and beverages we were interested in trying. I would definitely book another tour next time I find myself in the city :)
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David
Jul 15, 2023
Awesome Experience & Adventure!! - Had a great time on this tour/experience/adventure!! The whole thing felt professional and polished…yet improvised and customized to our group. It really was a unique way to see and experience the city, and different than a ‘typical’ walking tour. Highly recommend!
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