Boho Greenwich Village: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

New York, US
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Highlights

  • Discover the fascinating history of Greenwich Village
  • Learn about famous radicals, rockers, and revolutionaries
  • Uncover shocking and unusual stories about iconic landmarks
  • Explore the avant-garde art and literary scene of the neighborhood
  • Visit the Jefferson Market Garden and immerse yourself in the beauty of the area

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Meeting point

Washington Square, New York, NY 10012 , United States

End point

End Point

This self-guided audio tour ends in Jefferson Market Garden.

Meeting point

10 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10011 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Washington Square Park

From the Gilded Age, to the Bohemian Era, and the Beat Generation, Greenwich Village has long been at the bleeding edge of New York City’s art, music, theater and literary scenes. On this 90-minute walking tour, you’ll meet famous radicals, rockers, revolutionaries, boundary pushers, and culture shapers who, throughout the decades, left their mark on the world from this avant-garde enclave.

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Washington Square Arch

Find out how Greenwich Village was loudly declared a free republic by bohemian artists from the top of Washington Square Arch

3

Washington Square Fountain

On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like Washington Square Fountain.

4

The Row

On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Row.

5

Judson Memorial Church

Find out how Judson Church became the country’s most open-minded church

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Hangman's Elm

On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like Hangman's Elm.

7

MacDougal Alley

Find out about the once “dingy” Macdougal Alley, where one of America’s richest women, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, defied her husband and family when she purchased a former horse stable to pursue her art

8

The Marlton Hotel

On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Marlton Hotel.

9

Church of the Ascension

On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Church of the Ascension.

10

Emma Lazarus House

I’ll show you the NYC block where you’ll find the Marshall Chess Club, and former homes of poet Emma Lazarus, Nobel Prize-winning novelist Sinclair Lewis, and the etiquette authority Emily Post.

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Marshall Chess Club

I’ll show you the NYC block where you’ll find the Marshall Chess Club, and former homes of poet Emma Lazarus, Nobel Prize-winning novelist Sinclair Lewis, and the etiquette authority Emily Post.

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Joffrey Ballet School

On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Joofrey Ballet School.

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Jefferson Market Library

On this tour, history is brought to life with some of the most shocking, interesting and unusual stories about places like the Jefferson Market Library.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What our experts say

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    Visit Jefferson Market Garden after your tour
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    Grab a coffee at Cafe Wha? nearby
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    Bring headphones for the best experience
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    Explore Washington Square Park close by
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    Check out local street art while walking

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