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Top 15 Greenwich Village Tours

38 tours  ·  from $25 a head

The good greenwich village tours fill weeks ahead in New York and the best go first. Below are the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes - The opening stops: bagels and falafel
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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

1.Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Locals Favorites Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,812 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $97Our pick

Walk Greenwich Village with a local guide and try six New York favorites, including a bagel with schmear, falafel, pizza, a cupcake, a gourmet cookie, and a changing secret dish. The group is capped at 12, and guides such as Amanda, Patrick, Lauren, and David have led tours with food stories and neighborhood history. Plan for about three hours on foot.

“Zach was a great guide. We tried several different kinds of food. It was all really good. He also told us about the area, good, and the restaurant’s history. It was a highlight of our trip.”

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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour - From falafel to cupcake, with pizza in between
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Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

2.Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,572 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94

Join a small group of up to 12 for a three-hour Greenwich Village food walk, with tastings such as falafel, two kinds of pizza, Belgian fries, Italian specialties and cupcakes. Guides including Ian and David share neighborhood stories along the way, with stops near Washington Square Park, Stonewall Inn and the Friends apartment facade.

“Ian was fabulous. Very knowledgeable about the are. Food was great. Pace yourself, you will be full. Worth going on.”

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Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour - Music, writers, and small-club stories
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Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour

3.Artistic, Alternative Greenwich Village Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 971 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Greenwich Village with a local guide who connects its brownstones and small clubs to Edgar Allan Poe, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, the Beat movement, and gay rights history. The two-hour route ends near Washington Square Park and Village Cigars. Guides may include Angela, Steve, Rob, or Dave; the group is capped at 20.

“Very informative and lots of fun with our tour guide, Steve, who has lived in Greenwich Village for 50 years- I highly recommend this great tour of the alternative side of Greenwich Village- I am from Pa. and I never knew most of what I learned during the tour”

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NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour - Coffee aromas and Faicco’s savory specialties
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NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour

4.NYC Greenwich Village Italian Food Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 627 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Greg Walks NYC’s Greenwich Village Italian food tour pairs local family stories with food stops at old neighborhood institutions. Expect a small group of up to eight, about a mile of walking, visits to two Italian churches, and a succession of savory bites and sweets. Greg Marro, a longtime local with deep family ties to the area, leads the walk.

“Greg is a wonderful guide. He explains the different locations and the relevance to Greenwich village. The food was great and We had a wonderful experience. Took family for Father’s Day and we all enjoyed.”

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Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC - Washington Mews and the Park’s Past
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Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

5.Greenwich Village Food Tour | Tasty Tours NYC

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 549 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $79

Spend about two and a half hours walking Greenwich Village with a local guide and sampling six foods, including a hand-rolled bagel, falafel, pizza, tacos, an Italian treat, and a cupcake. The route also passes Washington Square Park, the Comedy Cellar, Taylor Swift’s former Cornelia Street home, and TV locations from Friends and Sex and the City.

“This is a one of a kind of experience that I would definitely suggest to friends and family! The pictures are incredible, and the staff is kind!”

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New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village - The route, from Waverly Diner to Hess Triangle
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New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

6.New York City Ghost Tour of Greenwich Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 466 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Greenwich Village at 8 pm with a guide who connects ghost stories and true crime to local history. The route includes Washington Square Park, Jefferson Market Library, NYU buildings, Cherry Lane Theatre, and the Friends apartment building. Joel, Maddy, Nicole, Cameron, and Kaley have led tours, though your guide may vary. Expect about two hours on foot, mostly outdoors.

“Best ghost tour I have ever been on! Joel was the best guide! He knew exactly what he was talking about. He was engaging and loved answering our questions. Even if they had nothing to do with the tour! It made freezing outside 100% worth it! I will definitely be taking this tour if I get the chance again.”

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High Line Park and Greenwich Village Food Tour - Greenwich Village, one tasting at a time
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High Line Park and Greenwich Village Food Tour

7.High Line Park and Greenwich Village Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $159

Start at the High Line at 10:30 am for a guided walk through its gardens, art, architecture, and neighborhood history. Then explore Greenwich Village with a guide and several food tastings, which may include pizza, pastries, and a chicken masala taco. Groups are limited to eight.

“History on high line was very good .... food stops were really good. Jonathan was really interesting and good fun .”

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New York City: Greenwich Village Guided Walking Tour - MacDougal Street, Cafés, and the Beat Generation
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New York City: Greenwich Village Guided Walking Tour

8.Greenwich Village Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 300 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Spend two hours walking Greenwich Village with an English-speaking guide. Stops and stories may include Washington Square Park, Stonewall Inn, the Friends apartment building, Beat poets, Bob Dylan, and Cherry Lane Theater. Guides named in past bookings include Angela, Steve, Rob, Dave, and Justin, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“Thoroughly loved this walking tour of Greenwich Village with Justin as our guide. Highly recommend!”

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NYC: The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village - Magnolia Bakery and the cupcake craze
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NYC: The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village

9.The Original Cupcake Tour of Greenwich Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 285 reviews · 2 hours · from $90

Walk Greenwich Village with a licensed guide, sampling cupcakes and other sweets at favorite bakeries. Stops include Magnolia Bakery, Rocco’s, Molly’s Cupcakes, and Barachou, where choux pastries offer a French twist. You’ll hear neighborhood stories, customize a cupcake, and finish with coffee. The two-hour tour costs $90 per person.

“We had an incredible time with Vince! He was very knowledgable and we enjoyed both the cupcakes and all the information about the neighborhood. Highly recommend!”

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The Original Greenwich Village Food & Cultural Tour Since 1999 - From mac and cheese to New York pizza
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The Original Greenwich Village Food & Cultural Tour Since 1999

10.The Original Greenwich Village Food & Cultural Tour Since 1999

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 254 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Walk Greenwich Village for three hours with a licensed guide and a generous tasting menu that can stand in for lunch. Sample Murray’s mac and cheese, Joe’s pizza, fish tacos, Italian specialties, meatballs and cannoli, while hearing about Village history and seeing the Friends building and historic streets. Guides include Marie, Bert, Cindy and Ted.

“I cannot say enough good things about Cindy! This tour far exceeded my expectations. I originally booked it as a fun way to spend time with my family and enjoy some small tastings around Greenwich Village, but it turned out to be so much more than that. The tour was engaging from start to finish, blending history and local insight with delicious bites from places I may never have discovered on my own. Cindy truly made the experience exceptional. She was attentive, funny, and inclusive, making everyone feel welcome and part of the group. Her energy and storytelling brought the entire tour to life. I feel so lucky that she…”

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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour - Cherry Lane Theatre and a churchyard
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Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

11.Ghosts of Greenwich Village: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend two evening hours walking Greenwich Village with a private local guide, hearing ghost stories alongside neighborhood history. The route includes Jefferson Market Library, Cherry Lane Theatre, a churchyard, and 86 Bedford St. Past guides have included Rory, Nicole, Gabby, Marshall, and Luke. Expect a moderate walk, outdoor stops, and a pace set for your group.

“Our ghost tour with Nicole was amazing! She tied in local history with ghosts and showed us the most interesting places in the village with both morbid and more light hearted spirits’ stories!! It was informative and incredibly well done!!”

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Greenwich Village Ghost Tour - Fifth Avenue and the Church of the Ascension
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Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

12.Greenwich Village Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 173 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

Spend two hours walking Greenwich Village with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Hear ghost stories alongside the neighborhood’s history at Washington Square Park, the Brown Building, Stonewall Inn, and other stops. Guides have included Joel, Cameron, and Brianna, though your guide may differ.

“Exciting and well told! Very dark on some streets, almost lost our guide! I was bringing up the caboose with another member of our organization, making sure nobody got lost when I almost did.”

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Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC - What the one-hour format means
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Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC

13.Greenwich Village Group Haunted Ghost Tour, in NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 166 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet your guide at Washington Square North for an evening walk through Greenwich Village, with ghost stories, neighborhood history, and a stop near Waverly Place, where bodies are said to be buried. Guides associated with the tour include Marcus, Marlina, Trevor, John, and Sarah. The route is advertised at about an hour, though you may want to leave extra time.

“Marcus was an excellent tour guide- knowledgeable about the subject matter with a bit of humor! Highly recommend his tour!”

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Greenwich Village Pizza Walk - Starting at John’s of Bleecker Street
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Greenwich Village Pizza Walk

14.Greenwich Village Pizza Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Start at John’s of Bleecker Street for a 2.5-hour Greenwich Village pizza walk with a local pizza guide. You’ll sample three slices, talk with pizzeria owners, hear how pizza took root in New York, and fill in a pocket pizza journal. The route and finish point can change.

“Miriam the tour guide was a pizza enthusiast, therefore a great host. We were given information on the origin of pizza and the different types of ovens used which give different base tastes. Went to three different venues and were given pizza slices at each which were yummy. Well worth doing this tour.”

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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings - Starting with a New York bagel
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NYC: Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings

15.Greenwich Village Food Tour with 6 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Walk Greenwich Village with an English-speaking local guide, sampling six or more New York favorites, from a bagel and falafel to pizza and bakery sweets. The three-hour route mixes food with neighborhood stories and a mystery dish. Guides have included David, Renee, Justin and Amanda; your guide and menu may vary.

“A fabulous tour of Greenwich village, tasting some New York icons and some new ones. Also got a bit of history about the area. Definitely 5*”

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