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Historic Greenwich Village Tour: Beats, Bohemians, and Icons of the ’60s

Published: July 29, 2022; Author: Julia Sonrisa

 August 1, 2022    03:00 PM-04:30 PM EDT

Address: 7th Avenue South and Charles St., New York, NY 10014, United States

Phone: +1 212-639-9675

Historic Greenwich Village Tour: Beats, Bohemians, and Icons of the ’60s

Enjoy a relaxed, informative walking tour of New York City’s Historic Greenwich Village!

Bob Dylan, Richard Pryor, Edgar Allen Poe, Jane Jacobs, James Baldwin, Jack Kerouac, Dave Attell, Patti Smith, Joan Baez, and Truman Capote are just a few of the thousands of accomplished artists, writers, radicals, and performers who made their way through Greenwich Village. This tour, primarily focusing on the 1950s onward, visits the hangouts that have defined legendary people and the spirit of this iconic neighborhood.

Meeting Info:

  • The tour meets at McCarthy Square, at the intersection of 7th Avenue South, Charles St., and Waverly Place, a short walk from the Christopher St. 1, 9th St. PATH, and W. 4th St. ACE/BDFM trains.
  • Tour concludes in Washington Square Park, a short walk from nearly all major subway lines :)

**There is no charge for this tour—it is a name your own price! (cash or venmo @prettygoodtoursnyc are both accepted)**

By Car:

Parking Suggestions:

  • GMC Parking (Travelers): 160 W. 10th St.
  • GMC Parking (Minetta): 122 W 3rd St.
  • Street parking is sometimes available in the area.

Further questions can be directed to [email protected]. For more information, also feel free to visit prettygoodtoursnyc.com.

Registration

Time: 3:00 PM — 4:30 PM EDT

Free!

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