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.
- 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.
- Led by a licensed, experienced, NYC Guide
- Samplings from 4-5 great local restaurants
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.