Greenwich Village Secrets and History Walking Tour

Explore the fascinating secrets and rich history of Greenwich Village, New York City's most intriguing neighborhood. Discover cemeteries hidden in plain sight and hear the true history behind stories of ghosts in Washington Square Park. Follow in the footsteps of rock legends Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix at Café Wha, where they began their careers, and stop by the Gaslight Cafe, made famous by poets in the Beat generation. At the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, hear the tale of the tragic fire that led to changes in labor laws. Visiting remnants of the past, see the 1811 plan that transformed Manhattan from rural fields to a modern metropolis. At the site of his prohibition-era speakeasy, learn about the infamous mayor Jimmy Walker. Pass by The Stonewall Inn where a riot in 1969 began the LGBTQ rights movement. Walk over an old underground stream that still flows today. Finally, stand where founding father Thomas Paine died alone and friendless. Distance: 2 miles / 3 km

Meeting Point

Father Demo Square

220 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, USA

Meet by the fountain in Father Demo Square at 220 Bleeker Street on the corner of 6th Avenue. Look for the guide in a white cap. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the start time as the tour will start promptly on time.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Minetta Street

Minetta St, New York, NY, USA

Walk over an old underground stream that still flows today.

10 minutes

Cafe Wha?

115 Macdougal St, , New York City, 10012-1202, New York

Visit the venue that gave birth to music legends Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, and others.

10 minutes

Washington Square Park

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

Learn about the dark past of this park that was once a cemetery and uncover the true history behind stories of ghosts.

20 minutes

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

23 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA

Hear the story of a tragic fire that led to changes in labor laws.

10 minutes

Washington Mews

New York City, 10003, New York

See charming "houses" on a historic lane.

5 minutes

Second Cemetery of Congregation Shearith Israel

72 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011, USA

Learn about New York's first Jewish congregation and how the city developed from farms to a metropolis.

15 minutes

Jefferson Market Library

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

See the beautiful Victorian Gothic courthouse that is now a library and learn about the prison and market that used to surround it.

10 minutes

Patchin Place

Patchin Pl, New York, NY 10011, USA

Step back in time on this picturesque lane.

5 minutes

Gay Street

, , New York City, New York

Learn about the prohibition-era speakeasy of infamous mayor Jimmy Walker and his colorful life.

5 minutes

The Stonewall Inn

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

Visit the birthplace of the LGBTQ rights movement and learn about the 1969 riot that started it here.

10 minutes

Village Cigars

110 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, USA

See this vintage shop and a monument to a family's defiance of the city.

10 minutes

Marie's Crisis

59 Grove St, New York City, 10014-3416, New York

See where founding father Thomas Paine died alone and friendless.

10 minutes

What's included:

• Walking Tour
• Tour Guide