Hidden Histories of the Village: A NYC Small Group Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Anyone can see a collection of random sights in Village — but few get to know its secrets. Join this small group experience to get to hear the hidden histories of the neighborhood's most iconic locales. - Uncover behind-the-scenes stories of the Village's most notable sites, like a secret door hidden in the Washington Square Arch - Learn how the Village changed from a suburban hamlet into a musical, artistic, countercultural bohemian haven home to figures like Bob Dylan, Jack Kerouac and Jane Jacobs - Visit Cafe Wha? and the other musical havens of MacDougal Street to recreate music history - Stand where the gay rights movement began as you visit the Stonewall Inn - Pose for some of the Village's best photo ops, including outside the Friends Apartment and on Bob Dylan's old street - Small group capped at 15 to ensure a personalized experience. You'll get to ask your guide questions rather than being lost in a massive crowd - Option available for a private tour

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide out front of Jefferson Market Library, on the corner of 6th Avenue and W 10th Street.

End Point

End point

Wrap up at a café recommended by your guide.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Jefferson Market Library
Meet your guide at historic Jefferson Market Library
Duration: 5 mins
2. Washington Square Park
Uncover the secrets of Washington Square Park, including a hidden door in the arch, as you pose for photos at this New York landmark
Duration: 25 mins
3. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Memorial
Stand at the site of tragedy when you visit the memorial for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, learning about the event and its role in the Village’s story
Duration: 15 mins
4. West Village
It's easy to get lost in the meandering streets and back alleys of the Village — but not with a guide, who will direct you and help you learn about what makes the area distinct and why artists have always made it their home
Duration: 15 mins
5. Friends Apartment Building
Pose for photos outside the Friends apartment building, featured in the iconic TV show
Duration: 15 mins
6. W 4th Street & Jones Street
Become the modern day Bob Dylan as you walk the street where the folk musician took the famous cover photo for his second album
Duration: 10 mins
7. Cafe Wha?
Visit Cafe Wha? and the other bars of MacDougal Street, where artistic and musical movements emerged in the 1950s and persist to this day
Duration: 15 mins
8. The Stonewall Inn
Stand where the gay rights movement began at the Stonewall Inn and learn about the Village’s role in countercultural protest movements
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Learn what architectural secrets of the Village made it into an artistic haven

Uncover the secrets of the iconic Washington Square Arch

Option available for a private tour

Visit the cafes and quirky historical sites beloved by local New Yorkers today

Enter history and stand where the modern labor and gay rights movements began

Recreate the photo from Bob Dylan’s “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” album cover

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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