Greenwich Village Tours

Greenwich Village, or simply the Village, is one of New York City’s most beautiful and famous neighborhoods. Take a guided 2-hour walking tour of this legendary Lower Manhattan space, an important landmark on the map of American bohemian culture. Learn how it became a birthplace of the ’60s counterculture movement. Hear about the famous artists who once lived here, from  Edgar Allan Poe to Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and countless others. Walk the winding streets and visit popular Washington Square Park, reliving more than 200 years of history.

Greenwich Village is one of New York City’s most beautiful and famous neighborhoods. It’s also one of its most haunted. Take a spooky stroll through ‘the village’ on this guided, 2-hour walking ghost tour. Visit Washington Square Park, the Big Apple’s most haunted park, and see the infamous ‘Hanging Tree.’ Check out the Brown Building on the campus of New York University, plus 14 West 10th Street, the most haunted house in Manhattan and more. Hear chilling stories of celebrity ghosts, lost children, phantoms and much more.

Experience the tastes of Greenwich Village with a 2-hour food tour through a glamorous neighborhood with bohemian roots. Get the inside scoop on life in the city as you follow your guide to four local shops and restaurants, and pause to enjoy sweet and savory treats. Nibble cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery and try a real New York bagel, taste an Indian vegetable roll then dig into a slice of authentic NYC pizza. Finish your tour in the heart of the Village, home to some of the city’s most beloved destinations.

Uncover the stories and secrets of New York City’s famous bohemian heart on this private, 2-hour walking tour of Greenwich Village. See the cafes that launched the careers of groundbreaking artists and musicians, and trace 20th-century history at the site of events that sparked civil and workers’ rights movements. Get tips on where to find the best pizza and cappuccino in the city, and spot recognizable pop culture landmarks like the ‘Friends’ apartment.

Visit local haunts and historic sites on a 2-hour walking tour through Greenwich Village and MacDougal Street, and sample classic New York foods at some of the city’s most beloved cafés and shops. Get a taste of local history as you explore alongside your guide, and follow the footsteps of the Village’s most famous beatniks and bohemians. Pause for snacks at a pizzeria and falafel joint, check out creative takes on home made pasta, then finish the tour with a meatball and Italian desserts.

Get an equal taste of local brews and local literary icons during this historic tour of Greenwich Village. Follow your friendly guide through city streets and learn where writers, poets and playwrights lived, drank and partied. You'll have time to relax at each stop while you guide shared details about some of the city's most influential minds.

Discover the people, cultures, and arts of Greenwich Village on a 2-hour walking tour that takes you through 400 years of New York City's history. Led by a native New Yorker, wend your way slowly through the winding village streets, and discover the hangouts of artists, writers, and gangsters throughout Greenwich Village. Your guide may customize the tour based on your interests.

Greenwich Village and Chelsea are often called two of the most charming neighborhoods in Manhattan. Visit with a guide to ensure you see the area’s highlights, from major landmarks to hidden gems often missed by visitors. Your guide tells little-known anecdotes at each stop on the itinerary, which include the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and High Line Park.

Get to know one of the most historic areas of Manhattan, Greenwich Village, on this 2-hour afternoon walking tour. Make several stops to taste local food between exploring the cobblestone streets and listening to historical commentary from your guide. This small group tour, limited to just eight people, ensures personalized attention from your guide.

Discover New York City with a private guide on an 8-hour tour that explores the glitz and grit of Manhattan. Ride the subway and walk through distinctive neighborhoods including Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village, and the Lower East Side. See Times Square, Wall Street, Rockefeller Center, Fifth Avenue, the World Trade Center, Central Park and more on this comprehensive city tour.

During your stay in New York, make the most of Greenwich Village’s bohemian gems and culinary hot spots on this 3-hour walking tour. Alongside your guide, you’ll delve into the artistic history of the neighbourhood; visit the Cherry Lane Theater, the oldest running theater house off Broadway, and the literary White Horse Tavern. Additionally, you’ll pleasure your palate with five food tasting from gastronomic institutions such as Mamoun’s and Bleeker Street Pizza. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Experience the many flavors of New York’s Greenwich Village, past and present, during this 2.5-hour private food tour of the area’s numerous foodie hotspots. Sample of mix of diverse cuisines covering ethnic eats, specialty cheese shops, intimate neighborhood restaurants, trendy hotpots and award-winning pizzerias. All food is purchased separately, allowing you to pick your favorites.

Customize your own itinerary on a private walking tour through the historic streets of Chelsea and Greenwich Village. Stops typically include the elevated High Line, Chelsea Market, Greenwich Village, and Washington Square Park. Along the way, your guide points out landmarks often missed by visitors and brings you to a pizzeria loved by locals for a classic New York slice.

See Greenwich Village and the High Line Park in Chelsea with a private guide on a 3-hour walking tour of some of Manhattan's most distinctive neighborhoods.

Explore one of Manhattan's most popular neighborhoods during this walking tour of Greenwich Village. See the place artists, writers and radicals called home and learn about the impact this corner of NYC made on music, pop culture, literature and politics. Your expert guide will share how Greenwich Village became the proving ground for workers rights, gay and civil rights and more. This is one of the best ways to learn about the city and America in one place!

Take a full day to see the areas of NYC you’ve always wanted to on this private, 6-hour walking tour. Together with your own personal guide, you and your group of up to nine can spend the day exploring the New York sights and neighborhoods that interest you the most. Your customized itinerary takes you to the places you request, and your guide's commentary is based on your interests.

Discover the best of Greenwich Village on a private 4-hour walking tour that illuminates one of New York City's most famous neighborhoods. Your guide shows you highlights such as New York University, Washington Square Park, and High Line Park. Take in views of the Hudson River and stroll along tree-lined streets filled with chic townhouses, art galleries, boutiques, and cafes.

Experience Greenwich Village like a local with this musical theater piano bar pub crawl through the gay capital of the city. Follow your expert guide through the streets of this iconic neighborhood and learn about the history of the gay rights movement as you journey past historic landmarks and attractions. At the end of the tour you'll have time to sing the night away at Marie's Crisis like a true New Yorker!

Take your own group on a private 2.5-hour walking tour of Greenwich Village, one of New York City's most famous neighborhoods. Your own private guide shares stories about the colorful history, landmarks, and people of The Village as you stroll around the small streets. See landmarks like Washington Square Park, Stonewall Inn, and Bleeker Street, and hear about the Beat movement, hippies, and musicians that lived and worked nearby.

Immerse yourself in the neighborhood that Bob Dylan, Ernest Hemingway and Carrie Bradshaw all called home during this popular running tour through Manhattan's Village. You'll jog past NYU's campus, through tree-lined streets and major parks. Your guide will point out neighborhood highlights, including popular restaurants, theater spots, celebrity homes and historic landmarks. Your run concludes with a coffee at one of the top coffee shops in the Village. 

See the Big Apple with a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour Classic ticket. Pass top attractions like Central Park, the Empire State Building and more, and learn about the history of the city from an on-board guide. Then, when you're ready to explore a part of town in greater depth, hop off. Upgrade to a Premium ticket that includes the choice of the Brooklyn Loop, the Harlem Loop or the Panoramic Night Tour. Choose the Deluxe ticket to include all loops and a sightseeing cruise.

Combine a sightseeing tour by bus with a scenic cruise on the Staten Island Ferry during this full-day tour of New York City. Go to top attractions such as Greenwich Village, Central Park, Times Square, the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and hop off the bus with your guide for short walks around sites such as the Rockefeller Center. Hear live commentary about the city's history from your guide, and travel in comfort in a climate-controlled bus as you take in the best of the Big Apple.

A hop-on hop-off New York bus tour allows you to see the city at your own pace and provides easy transportation to top sights. Entertaining tour guides keep you informed when you’re on board, and you can hop off and on the distinctive double-decker tour buses when you wish to check out attractions like the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Center. There are several options and combos to choose from when booking: a 48- or 72-hour All Loops (includes the Uptown Loop, Downtown Loop, Brooklyn Loop and Night Tour), or upgrade to VIP Pass which includes skip-the-line benefits and greater flexibility with buses or add attractions to your tour.

See New York City’s breathtaking skyline and the many iconic sights of the city on this 12-15 minute helicopter flight. Soar over the Big Apple with an exclusive sightseeing tour of the Manhattan skyline and beyond, including the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, One World Trade Center and Central Park, to name just a few, plus Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and much more. A variety of departure times are available throughout the day to fit into almost any schedule.