Private Greenwich Village Walking Tour
Discover the birthplace of American counterculture
Highlights
- Walk the streets where Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan began their careers.
- Stand where the first battle-lines were drawn in the fight for gay rights.
- Stroll Washington Square Park, a peaceful oasis built atop a forgotten cemetery.
- Snap photos of scenes from movies and TV, including the apartment from “Friends."











What you'll do
Immerse yourself in Greenwich Village’s rich history on this top-rated private tour.
With a guide dedicated to your group, you’ll hear the stories that shaped this bohemian neighborhood while exploring its historic streets.
Begin in Washington Square Park, a hub for performers, activists, and ...
Immerse yourself in Greenwich Village’s rich history on this top-rated private tour.
With a guide dedicated to your group, you’ll hear the stories that shaped this bohemian neighborhood while exploring its historic streets.
Begin in Washington Square Park, a hub for performers, activists, and artists for more than a century. From there, wind through side streets once home to literary icons like Edgar Allan Poe and music legends such as Bob Dylan. Stop at must-see landmarks, including the Stonewall Inn, where the gay rights movement took root, and the instantly recognizable “Friends” apartment building.
Because this tour is private, it’s a more personal way to see the Village and understand what makes it unlike anywhere else in the city. Feel free to ask your guide for recommendations on what to see and do next. Our guides love sharing insider tips with travelers!
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Meeting point
Where we meet
6th Ave & Waverly Pl, New York, NY 10014, USA
We meet at the southwest corner of Waverly Place and 6th Avenue.
End point
The tour ends near the intersection of Christopher Street and 7th Avenue, just in front of Village Cigars.