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Historic Pubs Tour: Literary Haunts of the US
4.8
50 Ratings
New York
A fascinating tour of the historic pubs and haunts of the greatest literary minds of the United States, in one of the most influential and progressive neighborhoods in the world.
A fascinating tour of the historic pubs and haunts of the greatest literary minds of the United States, in one of the most influential and progressive neighborhoods in the world.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Greenwich Village - Local actors will take you on a fascinating walking tour of several Greenwich Village bars that are rich with literary history. Inside each bar, you’ll relax and have time for a drink as your tour guides weave fantastic tales of the history of the establishment and of some of the greatest authors who have hung out, drank and…
- Greenwich Village - Local actors will take you on a fascinating walking tour of several Greenwich Village bars that are rich with literary history. Inside each bar, you’ll relax and have time for a drink as your tour guides weave fantastic tales of the history of the establishment and of some of the greatest authors who have hung out, drank and written there- writers who helped shape both the village and the world. Along the way you’ll stop at unique sites that are literary, historical, or alcoholic in nature. Add some passionate recitations, charmingly dashing guides, and a buttload of wit – this is a tour not to miss. is an actual form of measurement for alcohol. 1 butt load = 126 gallons or 2 hogshead
What's Included
- Local taxes
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Many pubs are cash only.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum Age 21 for pub crawls. Bars may not allow anyone under 21 to enter the bar
- Many pubs are cash only.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum Age 21 for pub crawls. Bars may not allow anyone under 21 to enter the bar
Location
The Four Faced Liar
West 4th Street
Departure Point: Greenwich Village
(location provided on voucher)
Address: Four Faced Liar
165 West 4th Street
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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(50 Ratings)
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Denise_g
May 3, 2026
Must do tour of Village - What a wonderful experience! I did this tour once with a friend a few years ago and knew I needed to take my husband next time we came to NYC. Rob and Maks were fantastic, very personable. They were great storytellers, knowledgeable about the area and its history. We enjoyed the readings they performed from poets that lived in the Village. It was a 3 hour tour but went so fast, we never got bored or looked at the time. Now when I travel I look for Pub Crawls and have done a few, none are as good as this one.
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Vlastat2020
Mar 23, 2026
The Village it once was - A truly inspiring and authentic stroll around the Village of poets, writers and Bohemians as it once was. Malka’s passionate energy an additional plus. Don’t miss the singalong!
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Nicolek45
Oct 19, 2025
Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon - Fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon! A good mix of socialization, history, and education. Learned some Manhattan history, pub history, and literary history all in one. Seems appropriate for a variety of ages and interests because everyone can lean into the area they are most interested in (e.g., pub crawl, history, poetry, literature, etc.). Tour guide was a wealth of information and fun.
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Brianjpkelly
Sep 8, 2025
Just the perfect way to explore Greenwich Village - The perfect way to explore Greenwich Village. I've now done this tour twice with different family members when they were visiting NYC and both times were simply great. Our guide was very personable, super knowledgeable and the pubs were steeped in literary history - would really recommend this.
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V36xzandrews
Sep 2, 2025
Brilliant time - Such a good time. Beer and literature - what’s not to love? Malka was a fantastic guide! Funny and informative, and speaking from passion not just a script. Highly recommend!
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Taylorhh5503zj
Aug 7, 2025
Great experience! - Had an amazing experience with Malka, we learned a ton about the area, and she had an extremely welcoming vibe. I loved seeing each pub and learning about writers I knew and learning about plenty of writers I’ve never heard of. Clearly they are passionate about getting the facts right and you could feel how much passion and respect there was for the subject. Thank you!
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Tom_c
Jul 13, 2025
Malka is fantastic! ... - Malka is fantastic! Covers a lot of literary ground with great energy and fun. Highly recommend this tour
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I6909xjjackiec
Apr 12, 2025
Great Tour Guide! - Even though the weather was horrible (rainy and cold), which is obviously uncontrollable, I still had a great time with our tour guide, Tim. He’s very animated (but not too much) and engaging when telling stories about the authors, bars, and general history of the area. Hearing him talk was honestly the best part of the entire tour because it was just so cold I could hardly find anything else to enjoy (again, nothing anyone could control). It’s not too much walking and during the spring/fall I’m sure it would be a nice walk of the area. Some of the authors discussed were more on the obscure side, but that’s ok. It was fun to hear their interesting stories because in the end what makes all the difference is how the story is told. So highly recommend the tour, with Tim in particular, for the storytelling.
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Lisarn7680zw
Dec 28, 2024
Wonderful tour! - The guides were wonderful, so knowledgeable and engaging. They quoted poetry and prose written by the writers whose places were described. Ask for Rebecca and Elizabeth. You won’t be disappointed!
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Judy_p
Dec 8, 2024
Fun tour - A great tour. We learned a lot about New York and the authors who lived and wrote here…along with their favorite pubs. Our guide was exceptional- funny, knowledgeable, and made friends with all of our tour group. Highly recommend this.
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