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Hidden Histories of the Village: A NYC Small Group Walking Tour
(3) Reviews
New York City
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
425 6th Ave
Meet your guide out front of Jefferson Market Library, on the corner of 6th Avenue and W 10th Street.
Return
La Lanterna di Vittorio
Wrap up at a café recommended by your guide.
Hidden Histories of the Village: A NYC Small Group Walking Tour
(3) Reviews
New York City
About
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...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
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
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
425 6th Ave
Meet your guide out front of Jefferson Market Library, on the corner of 6th Avenue and W 10th Street.
Return
La Lanterna di Vittorio
Wrap up at a café recommended by your guide.
Itinerary
1
Jefferson Market Library
Meet your guide at historic Jefferson Market Library
5 minutes
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
25 minutes
3
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory
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
15 minutes
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
15 minutes
5
Friends Apartment Building
Pose for photos outside the Friends apartment building, featured in the iconic TV show
15 minutes
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
10 minutes
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
15 minutes
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
