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 kmMeeting PointFather Demo Square220 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014, USAMeet 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 hoursMinetta StreetMinetta St, New York, NY, USAWalk over an old underground stream that still flows today.10 minutesCafe Wha?115 Macdougal St, , New York City, 10012-1202, New YorkVisit the venue that gave birth to music legends Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, and others.10 minutesWashington Square Park5 Ave, Waverly Pl., W. 4 St. and Macdougal St., New York City, 10011, New YorkLearn about the dark past of this park that was once a cemetery and uncover the true history behind stories of ghosts.20 minutesTriangle Shirtwaist Factory23 Washington Pl, New York, NY 10003, USAHear the story of a tragic fire that led to changes in labor laws.10 minutesWashington MewsNew York City, 10003, New YorkSee charming "houses" on a historic lane.5 minutesSecond Cemetery of Congregation Shearith Israel72 W 11th St, New York, NY 10011, USALearn about New York's first Jewish congregation and how the city developed from farms to a metropolis.15 minutesJefferson Market Library425 Avenue of the Americas, , New York City, 10011-8427, New YorkSee the beautiful Victorian Gothic courthouse that is now a library and learn about the prison and market that used to surround it.10 minutesPatchin PlacePatchin Pl, New York, NY 10011, USAStep back in time on this picturesque lane.5 minutesGay Street, , New York City, New YorkLearn about the prohibition-era speakeasy of infamous mayor Jimmy Walker and his colorful life.5 minutesThe Stonewall Inn53 Christopher St, , New York City, 10014-3530, New YorkVisit the birthplace of the LGBTQ rights movement and learn about the 1969 riot that started it here.10 minutesVillage Cigars110 7th Ave S, New York, NY 10014, USASee this vintage shop and a monument to a family's defiance of the city.10 minutesMarie's Crisis59 Grove St, New York City, 10014-3416, New YorkSee where founding father Thomas Paine died alone and friendless.10 minutesWhat's included:Walking TourTour Guide Location: New York,NY