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Greenwich Village Tour: Explore Music and Food History
5.0
43 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Greenwich Village - Stroll along the streets of NYC’s 450 year old Greenwich Village
- Greenwich Village - Stroll along the streets of NYC’s 450 year old Greenwich Village
What's Included
- Snacks
- Dessert
- Experienced guide
- Tea and coffee
- 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
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Soft drinks are available to purchase
- Gratuities welcome and appreciated
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
This walking tour of MacDougal Street delves into the vibrant and renowned Greenwich Village, celebrated for its rich and diverse musical heritage. Discover the jazz scene in the Village, the essence of America’s left bank, and the folk music of the 1950s and 1960s. Delight in delicious samples such as a classic bagel with schmear from Bagel Pub,…
This walking tour of MacDougal Street delves into the vibrant and renowned Greenwich Village, celebrated for its rich and diverse musical heritage. Discover the jazz scene in the Village, the essence of America’s left bank, and the folk music of the 1950s and 1960s. Delight in delicious samples such as a classic bagel with schmear from Bagel Pub, Grandma pizza with garlic knots and tomato sauce, a Fay Da coconut or custard bun, traditional brigaderios, an espresso with biscotti, and a personalized cupcake from Molly’s.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(43 Ratings)
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Hillary_w
Jun 7, 2025
Greg was fantastic! My... - Greg was fantastic! My boyfriend and I did the food and music tour, Greg was very informative about the history and music he was telling us about, and picked out some great food too. He is a very down-to-earth guy and is very passionate about what he does. We highly recommend!
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978samsonm
May 20, 2025
It Happened Right Here - What a fascinating and educational tour with the a most lively and funny guide! Many “it happened right here” discussions. I had been by these places many times over the years and never knew the history. Greg brings photos and a small bluetooth speaker so that you can see and listen to stuff that he is talking about. Very worthwhile entertaining experience!
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407betsya
May 14, 2025
Super fun and interesting 🙌 - Thank you so much Greg for an amazing music and food tour. We loved all the quirky facts and musical references. The food stops were great and took us to places we wouldn’t have gone to if we didn’t go on the tour. Greg is a ball of energy and made the trip so fun from start to finish. He also is very knowledgeable about the area and all in all a 10/10 tour guide. A must do in NYC.
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Anne_n
Feb 4, 2025
Greenwich inside out - Gorgeous, excellent, fantastic, or any positive and exquisite adjective to describe the afternoon spent with Greg. From NYC music historical places to typical eateries or coffee shops, Greg knows Greenwich like the back of his hand. It is worth the time and money to choose that guided visit.
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Inspiration115870
Jul 21, 2024
Great Village tour - Amazing tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and provided us with things to explore in the city and continue our experience. Great way to get to know the Village
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Diane_s
May 10, 2024
Greg was very passionate about the Greenwich Village music scene and great special places to eat. - The music Greg share as we walked and listened to music. The Billy Holiday story and Bob Dylan and The Stonewall Inn.
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Wcs2024
May 5, 2024
Outstanding Educational Tour - (The dropdown requires selecting one of the food tours, but this review is for a special tour Greg Marro arranged for a group of college students to cover the important social and historical issues evident in a tour of the West, Greenwich and East Villages.)
Each semester I arrange for some of my university students to attend an educational tour of the West Village with Greg Walks NYC. Mr. Marro does a tremendous job of taking social issues and making them come alive.
This spring, he once again guided students from the site of the Stonewall Riots to the former location of Café Society, an integrated nightclub where Billie Holliday first performed "Strange Fruit, to the Triangle Shirt Factory memorial and many other important historical stops in between.
With his talent for storytelling and vast information about and familiarity with the area, Greg dazzled the students. They really did not want the night to end. I offer his tour my highest praise and recommendation. It's an educational opportunity that changes lives. I know because I've seen it happen with my students.
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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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Davidby5637fi
May 17, 2024
Incredible introduction to Greenwhich Village - An incredibly interesting and enjoyable walking tour! Greg guided us to some captivating spots and shared fascinating anecdotes about music history. I especially loved the stories about artists from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. He took my girlfriend and me around Greenwich Village for about 2.5 hours, introducing us to fantastic restaurants and coffee shops along the way. Very tasty italian pastries, iconic NYC pizza, out of this world Cortado coffee!
I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because his devices (tablet, phone, bluetooth speaker) could have been better organized, making it easier for him to access the music and pictures he wanted to show us.
He also gave us great tips regarding the city in general. E.g. regarding transportation, what music clubs or pubs to visit.
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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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