Greenwich Village Tour: Explore Music and Food History
5.0
35 Ratings
New York
Discover the vibrant music and food history of Greenwich Village on this engaging walking tour of MacDougal Street. Explore the jazz scene, folk music, and the cultural movements of the 1950s and 1960s.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Greenwich Village - Stroll along the streets of NYC’s 450 year old Greenwich Village
What's Included
- Snacks
- Dessert
- Experienced guide
- Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Soft drinks are available to purchase
- Gratuities welcome and appreciated
- No alcohol/smoking permitted during tour
Additional Information
Embark on a walking journey of the renowned MacDougal Street to discover the vibrant past of Greenwich Village, known for its colorful musical background including jazz, the left bank of America, folk music from the 1950s, and the 1960s.
Greg Walks NYC, under the management of Gregory S. Marro, and any associated individuals or employees, are hereby absolved from any respective duties and legal obligations that may arise from involvement in Greg Walks NYC Food Tours. This statement confers legally binding clearance on all participating tour-goers, their heirs, successors, assigned parties and legal proxies. All potential travel risks and responsibilities are assumed by the participants who also explicitly release Greg Walks NYC and Gregory S. Marro of all liabilities to the maximum extent the law allows. Tour participants are obligated to notify the tour guide about any allergies or dietary restrictions prior to the commencement of the tour. The consumption or possession of alcohol or tobacco is strictly prohibited throughout the duration of the tour. Any footage or images captured by Greg Walks NYC or Gregory S. Marro during the tour may be utilized for both offline and online social media platforms.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Each walk is no more than 1 mile (.6 kilometers)
- No shows are non-refundable
- Greg Walks NYC/Gregory S. Marro and all agents/assigns/employees, are released/discharged, from/against any/all liability arising from participation in Greg Walks NYC Food Tours. This release is legally binding on all tour participants/heirs/successors,/assigns/ legal representatives. Tour participants assume all travel risks/liabilities and release Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro from all/any liabilities/penalties to the maximum permitted by law. All aforementioned terms apply and are binding for all Viator/TripAdvisor ticket purchases. No shows are non-refundable. Tourists MUST inform tour guide of any/all food allergies, and dietary restrictions PRIOR to tour start. No alcohol is permitted / served on the tour. Smoking is not permitted as a courtesy to the guide and fellow foodies. Photos and videos taken by Greg Walks NYC / Gregory S. Marro may be used for offline and online social media sites.
- All travelers must inform guide of any food allergy and restrictions prior to tour start.
Location
52 W 8th St
West 8th Street
Outside of Mt. Sinai Doctors.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(35 Ratings)
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Courts504
Oct 25, 2023
Educational and fun - I'm a college adjunct at the University of Texas at Austin's NYC campus and teach a course about social issues in advertising and public relations. As part of the learning experience, I wanted to give students a field trip. After contacting Greg Marro, I knew that I'd made the perfect selection of a guide. He asked for the syllabus and worked to make sure the tour was educational, relevant to the course subject matter -- and yet still fun. Greg more than delivered. He beautifully wove the academic and interesting together. My students loved the experience -- Greg is a riveting storyteller. I'll definitely use Greg Walks NYC for future semesters!
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Clairewo5195pr
Nov 28, 2022
Claire Warner - Wow! What a fabulous tour and and even more fabulous tour guide! Greg treated my class to a free tour. It was really cool to hear about all the Bob Dylan sights. He knows what he’s talking about!
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Jasonpb7575pf
Nov 14, 2022
10/10 - Like literally wow. Greg was so knowledgeable and funny. I have never met anyone as passionate as him. Definitely would go on another tour!
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Courts504
Oct 14, 2022
Perfect Educational and Fun Tour for College Student Field Trip - I'm a college adjunct at the University of Texas at Austin's NYC campus and teach a course about urban communication. As part of the learning experience, I wanted to give students a field trip. After contacting Greg Marro, I knew that I'd made the perfect selection of a guide. He asked for the syllabus and worked to make sure the tour was educational, relevant to the course subject matter -- and yet still fun. Greg more than delivered. He wove the idea of both musical spaces as a place for urban communication -- but also, through family stories and historical sites, stressed the importance of dialogue over coffee. It was genius, really. The students loved the tour -- Greg is a riveting storyteller. I'll definitely use Greg Walks NYC for future semesters!
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Sheryl_adelle
Oct 13, 2022
Great learning experience! - I didn't know much about music before going on this tour, but I want to learn more about it and listen to more music after going on the tour! Even though I didn't know much, every piece of information was still interesting and so fun.
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Smallgirlbigcity
May 27, 2022
Greenwich tour with Greg! - Greg is simply fantastic! I reached out regarding the music and food tour for a day he typically didn't offer tours, and he added one to the roster just for our group. His tour was one of the highlights of our trip - delicious food and so much great information and history. He was also very patient and kind with my senior mother who was moving slowly. Greg is great and I would recommend his tours to anyone!
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Whereiskrista
Dec 7, 2021
Get Off Insta and Take This Tour - Do yourself a favor and do this tour Day #1. Greg took us to the best bakeries in Greenwich Village and the best pizza, Joe’s on Carmine. We flew out the next day so we couldn’t go back to all the great spots, but we know where to go when we come back!
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Frankce2201yk
Dec 6, 2021
Well worth doing! - Great knowledge of area and good sense of humour. Also engaged with local residents who added much more information.
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Ceroof
Oct 27, 2021
Awesome Greenwich village tour - Greg is awesome - so personable, and knowledgeable about everywhere we went. We learned so much, had amazing food, and Greg sang to us!
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Road46228441825
Mar 24, 2024
Cancelled at the Last Minute Due to Rain - I gave the tour 4 out of 5. We actually did not take the tour, but I was forced to give a rating to make comments. Greg cancelled the tour at 1:30 when it was supposed to start at 2:30 because it was raining. I told him we were willing to bring raincoats and umbrellas, and gut it out, but he was unwilling to make a go of it. We have taken many outdoor tours in the rain all over the world. My biggest problem with the cancellation was that it was too late to book any other tour for the Saturday afternoon we had in NYC. To be fair, Greg did issue a prompt refund.
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