Walking Tours in Greenwich Village
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They say that walking is the best way to discover New York.
Greenwich Village is a very popular neighborhood.
Known for its jazz and rock clubs, bohemian coffee houses, NYU and Washington Square Park (one of the best-known of New York City’s 1700 public parks).
There is a walking tour of Greenwich Village for every taste. Go there for culture and food, fabulous dessert, a history tour or simply make your own private tour of the neighborhood.
1. Greenwich Village Dessert Tour
Yummy!
You’ll visit:
- the bakery made famous from Sex and the City
- hand-made gelato on Bleecker Street
- French chocolate master
Price: $20
Time:
- Monday: 10:00 AM
- Wednesday: 2:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM
3. Original Greenwich Village Food and Culture Walking Tour
Try this popular 3-hour tour which does not only show you the village but you also get to taste enough food for lunch.
You’ll see:
- neighborhood’s winding streets
- neighborhood’s history
- try delicious foods
Price: $44
Time: 11 AM to Noon depending on day
Reserve your ticket in advance because they sell out.
3. History Walking Tour
If your interested in history a walking tour with Big Onion is a must.
This spring they have Greenwich Village walking tours at $15 scheduled for:
- March 26 at 1 PM
- April 6 at 1 PM
- April 11 at 11 AM
- April 24 at 1 PM
- May 4 at 1 PM
- May 14 at 1 PM
- May 23 at 1 PM
- June 6 at 5 PM
No reservation needed.
4. Create your own private walking tour
It is easy to plan your own private walking tour of Greenwich Village. Make sure to see these highlights from Michelle Nevius
Private Walking Tours Of New York Cityon WalkNYC.com
“
• Washington Square Park
• Judson Memorial Church
• The Row (including the former home of Edith Wharton)
• New York University
• Washington Mews
• The Lockwood deForest house
• Church of the Ascension
• West 10th Street’s row of artists’ studios and writers’ homes
• Jefferson Marketplace Courthouse
• Gay Street
• The Northern Dispensary
• Sheridan Square, Christopher Park and the Stonewall Inn
• Grove Court
• The Church of St. Luke in the Fields
• The Cherry Lane Theatre
• Chumley’s
• Edna St. Vincent Millay’s narrow home
• St. Luke’s Place
• Italian section of Bleecker Street “
Or plan your private walking tour with a free map.
Get a feel for Greenwich Village, Washington Sq Park and the famous Ben’s pizzeria.
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I always have great memories of strolling around in the village. Can’t wait to get back for a visit.
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