New York Greenwich Village Historical Walk Tour

The Greenwich Village Historical Walk Tour focuses on the impact of historic people and events from the 1620s to the 1960s. You will be inspired by the courage of enslaved people, women, immigrants, actors, writers, political leaders, animal advocates, and human rights activists. This tour also includes stories about public hangings, criminal trials, assassinations, bank robbers, and mobsters in the Village. A few of the tour's highlights are listed above.

Meeting Point

Washington Square Park

Washington Square, New York, NY 10012, USA

We meet at the Washington Square Park Arch on the north side of Washington Square Park that intersects with Fifth Avenue. I will hold a tall blue flag, so you can easily recognize me. Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes early so you do not miss the tour.

What's included:

• This walking tour includes visits to locations throughout Greenwich Village.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Washington Square Park

5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St., New York City, 10011, New York

This two-hour Greenwich Village walking tour visits dozens of historic locations. The list below contains a few of the highlights. We begin in Washington Square Park with a history of the arrival of the Lenape Indians, Dutch, slaves, and the British.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Washington Mews

New York City, 10003, New York

You will learn about the history of the Washington Mews and its famous residents.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Emma Lazarus House

18 W 10th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

You will learn about the inspiring history of one of America's most impactful and compassionate poets.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jefferson Market Library

425 Avenue of the Americas, , New York City, 10011-8427, New York

You will learn about the incredible history of the Jefferson Market Courthouse (now a public library).

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Northern Dispensary

Waverly Place, New York City, 10014-6837, New York

You will learn about the landmark court case that ignited a social justice movement at this two-century old medical center.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Stonewall Inn

53 Christopher St, , New York City, 10014-3530, New York

You will learn about what happened at the Stonewall Inn that sparked the modern gay rights movements.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cafe Society

1 Sheridan Square, New York, NY 10014, USA

You will learn about the incredible history of the first racially integrated night club in New York.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Washington Square Park

5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St., New York City, 10011, New York

The tour concludes at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory on the east side of Washington Square Park.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cherry Lane Theatre

38 Commerce St, New York City, 10014-3755, New York

You will learn about the fascinating history of this iconic off-Broadway theater.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included