What You Will Do
The Greenwich Village Historical Walk Tour focuses on the impact of historic people and events from the 1620s to the 1960s. You will be inspired by the courage of enslaved people, women, immigrants, actors, writers, political leaders, animal advocates, and human rights activists. This tour also includes stories about public hangings, criminal trials, assassinations, bank robbers, and mobsters in the Village. A few of the tour's highlights are listed above.
Tour preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQI60lDK1mU
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We meet at the Washington Square Park Arch on the north side of Washington Square Park that intersects with Fifth Avenue. I will be wearing an Epic Walking Tours flag, so you can easily find me. Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early so you do not miss the tour.
1
Washington Square Park
10 minutes
This two-hour Greenwich Village walking tour is led by a licensed New York City walking tour guide with the highest tour guide rating by the New York Department of Consumer Affairs and a five-star Google review rating.
You will visit dozens of historic locations on the tour and gain additional insights with the photos included with each stop. The list below contains a few of the tour highlights.
We begin in Washington Square Park with fascinating stories about New York's history starting in the 1600s.
2
Washington Mews
5 minutes
Discover the history of the beautiful Washington Mews and its famous residents.
3
Emma Lazarus House
10 minutes
Learn about the inspiring history of one of America's most impactful and compassionate poets.
4
Jefferson Market Library
15 minutes
Visit an original jail from the 1870s and learn about the incredible history of the Jefferson Market Courthouse.
5
The Northern Dispensary
5 minutes
Relive the landmark court case that ignited a social justice movement at this medical center from 1827.
6
The Stonewall Inn
5 minutes
Step back into 1969 to learn about the events leading up to the Stonewall Inn rebellion that sparked the modern gay rights movement.
7
Cafe Society
5 minutes
Stand at the doorstep of the first racially integrated night club in New York as you listen to stories about the trailblazers who performed at this national historic landmark.
8
Cherry Lane Theatre
10 minutes
You will be amazed as you learn about the actors and singers who first performed at this stunning off-Broadway theater.
9
Washington Square Park
10 minutes
The tour concludes at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, a national historic landmark. You will be deeply inspired by the women who took a stand for labor and voting rights following the tragedy that unfolded here in 1911.
The tour includes many more stops, but one of the enjoyable parts of a tour is being surprised, so many stops are not listed here.
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