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More than just a collection of random sights, during this small group experience you’ll learn all about life in the Village, one of New York City’s most iconic neighborhoods.
- Immerse yourself in authentic New York life as you explore world-renowned sites like Washington Square Park, the Stonewall Inn and Cafe Wha?
- 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 the cafes, parks and odd historical sites that New Yorkers have loved for the past century, finishing with an optional stop at a local cafe recommended by your guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide out front of Jefferson Market Library, on the corner of 6th Avenue and W 10th Street.
Wrap up at a café recommended by your guide.
Itinerary
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1Jefferson Market Library
Meet your guide at historic Jefferson Market Library
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Walk over to Washington Square Park, stopping for photos underneath the iconic arch while hearing about the park’s past and seeing its present life full of markets and music
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stop at the memorial for the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, learning about the tragedy and its role in the Village’s story
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Follow your guide through the meandering streets and back alleys of the neighborhood, learning about what makes the area distinct and why artists have always made it their home
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Go outside Bob Dylan’s home in the Village, posing on the street where he took the photo for his first successful album and discussing the growth of bohemian music and art in the neighborhood
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Stonewall Inn
Visit the Stonewall Inn and learn about the Village’s role in countercultural protest movements
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
End at MacDougal Street, exploring the cafes where artistic and musical movements emerged in the 1950s and persist to this day
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Wrap up with an optional stop at a local cafe recommended by your guide
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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