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Hidden Histories of the Village: A NYC Small Group Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$39
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
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
- 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
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Life in the Village Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Recreate the photo from Bob Dylan’s “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” album cover
- Enter history and stand where the modern labor and gay rights movements began
- Visit the cafes and quirky historical sites beloved by local New Yorkers today
- Option available for a private tour
- Uncover the secrets of the iconic Washington Square Arch
- Learn what architectural secrets of the Village made it into an artistic haven
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Meet your guide out front of Jefferson Market Library, on the corner of 6th Avenue and W 10th Street.
Return details
Wrap up at a café recommended by your guide.
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Jefferson Market LibraryMeet your guide at historic Jefferson Market Library
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Uncover the secrets of Washington Square Park, including a hidden door in the arch, as you pose for photos at this New York landmark
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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
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West VillageIt'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
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Friends Apartment BuildingPose for photos outside the Friends apartment building, featured in the iconic TV show
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Become the modern day Bob Dylan as you walk the street where the folk musician took the famous cover photo for his second album
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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
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The Stonewall InnStand where the gay rights movement began at the Stonewall Inn and learn about the Village’s role in countercultural protest movements
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Hidden Histories of the Village: A NYC Small Group Walking Tour
New York City, New York, USA
$39
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!