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Greenwich Village Writers Walk

5.0 (4 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation
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Greenwich Village Writers Walk

About this activity

Delve into the fascinating world of beatniks, progressives, and activists on this tour that takes you through the bohemian culture of Greenwich Village, particularly in the early-to-mid-20th century. Guides will highlight the styles of architecture, the legends and ghost stories of the village, authors who helped shape literature, the power players of feminism, the underground theatre scene, and the many, many attempts at rebellion. The best way to see and learn about the greatest neighborhood in the city!

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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 30 people
People per booking
1–30
Guide
English
Operated by
Bootscrape Entertainment LLC

Ages: Children (0–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: A dry sense of humor.
  • Included: Well researched stories, and debunking the legends and misinformation of other tours
  • Included: Live recitations of the poems and prose of the local artisans
  • Included: Charm, wit, and dash!

Not included

  • Not included: A pony.

Itinerary

  1. Washington Square Park

    15 min

    We'll gather here and give a breakdown of the tour as well as an overview of the history of the neighborhood and the park

  2. Greenwich Village

    1 h 20 min

    We'll wander the streets of this amazing historic district, pointing out locations that were hotspots for the bohemian and cultural revolutions of this neighborhood.

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

    We'll chat about F Scott Fitzgerald and other writers who spent time here plus some history about the location

  4. 75 1/2 Bedford Street

    5 min

    The Narrow House & Edna St. Vincent Millay

  5. The Northern Dispensary

    5 min

    Edgar Allan Poe and others

  6. The Stonewall Inn

    Passing by

    Iconic LGBTQ+ location

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • We'll be standing by the Arch, or in the middle. We'd prefer to be standing at the top of the arch but that keeps getting us arrested.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Traveller ratings

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