Why was Greenwich Village called the American Ward of New York City?
From Edgar Allan Poe to Simon and Garfunkle, join us to discover where American literature, painting, cinema, and modern music got their start. This stroll through the winding, twisted streets of Greenwich Village takes you from the Washington Square Arch to the folk music clubs of Bleecker Street. Named after the father of American Poetry, this tour will discover the origins of the neighborhood that became the incubator for the art movements in the United States from American Theater to folk rock and stand-up comedy.
Time: 11:00 A.M. (Please advise your guest to arrive 15 minutes prior to tour)
Location: Washington Sq Arch at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Waverly Place
Days of week: Daily Beginning March 1st.
Tour length: Approximately two hours and 15 minutes
Distance covered: Roughly 1.5 miles / 2,400 meters
Cost: $20
