Washington Square Park

Nature, Parks, & Gardens • New York City, New York United States

Washington Square Park is one of the most well-known parks in New York City, a place of respite as well as a meeting place and a site of several major protests in the recent years. When visiting, do not forget to sit down and play a game of chess at the park's trademark chess tables.

The park was first opened in 1871 and spans over 9.75 acres of land. Apart from flower beds, trees and well-kept grassy areas, the park showcases the large Washington Square Arch, modelled after the world-famous Arc de Triomphe in Paris, and constructed in 1892.

If you think you may have seen the park before, you may be right. It features in several movies, and it was one of the major locations in the post-apocalyptic scenario movie I Am Legend, with the hero of the movie having set his main camp just next to it.


Tours for Washington Square Park

Exploring the area? Book a tour to fully experience everything Washington Square Park has to offer. A guided tour will provide you with fascinating insights and hidden gems that you might miss on your own.

Amazing City Tour NYC 4 hours up to 5pax in New York City, New York $750 Tour Provided by Viator

Amazing City Tour NYC 4 hours up to 5pax

New York City, New York United States

In addition to passing through the main points of the city, we talk about the history of the city, bringing relevant and interesting facts in the course of our tour. We will do about 5 to 6 photo stops.

The spots we will meet are: Columbus Circle, Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Dakota Building, Famous Towhouses, Natural History Museum, Metropolitan Museum, Museum Mile, 5th Ave, St. Patrick Cathedral, Rockefeller Center, Empire State Building, Flat Iron Building, Washington Square, Village, High Line, SoHo, Chinatown, Civic District, World Trade Center, Financial District, Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Lookout, UN.

Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food Crawl in New York City, New York $99 Tour Provided by Viator

Village Nights: Greenwich Village Food Crawl

New York City, New York United States

A TOUR FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T LOVE TOURS

Instead of following a scripted route, our licensed, experienced guide takes input from the group and draws from a big bag of options to make an informal experience that is memorable and unique.

A rare evening Food Tour, our Village Nights Food Crawl visits 4-6 delicious and eclectic food spots, with our experienced, personable guide layering in rich history and interesting conversation along the way.

We keep the group size to 8 so we can move like a group of friends rather than a boring old tour. Because we don't follow a fixed route, the sites and food spots we visit will vary, from the West Village to the East. We take input from the group, guide, and city to make each adventure exciting, memorable, and unique.

The adventure starts at Astor Place, the historical heart of Manhattan, and ends near a cozy bar, and close to the subway.

Private Greenwich Village Tour in New York City, New York $80 Tour Provided by Viator

Private Greenwich Village Tour

New York City, New York United States

Enjoy a walk through one of New York’s most beautiful neighborhoods as we explore the unique and legendary mecca to artists, writers and radicals. Greenwich Village has always marched to beat of its own drum and is one of the most interesting areas in Manhattan. Whether you love history, music, pop culture, or food there is something for everyone to learn about and enjoy. The Village has gone through many incarnations over the years, from calm farm community, vibrant bohemian mecca, a proving ground for the workers rights, suffragette, beatnik, hippie , civil and gay rights movements, to premier college neighborhood. All the great movements of the 20th century can be found in the surrounding blocks. Come see where New York found its soul.

Private NYC Bike Tour in New York City, New York $1400 Tour Provided by Viator

Private NYC Bike Tour

New York City, New York United States

Discover the sights and sounds of New York City on this private, full-day bike tour. With a professional guide leading the way, peddle around the Big Apple and see many of the city's famous attractions and landmark locations. Visit Times Square, the Empire State Building, Madison Square Garden, Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial, the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more.

New York City Greenwich Village 3 Hour Private Walking Tour in New York City, New York $320 Tour Provided by Viator

New York City Greenwich Village 3 Hour Private Walking Tour

New York City, New York United States

Bob Dylan. Andy Warhol. Edgar Allen Poe. The list of legendary residents of New York City’s Greenwich Village goes on, and we’ll be exploring their legacies and the surprising fringe history of this vibrant neighborhood.

You’ll start your walking tour in Washington Square, famed for its iconic Memorial Arch and less known for its early Native American village and later designation as “Little Africa”.

As our tour sets off into the neighborhood, your guide will explain the cultural significance of Greenwich Village as a place where art and counterculture flourished. You’ll hear stories of street buskers, painters, and writers, both famous and obscure.

You’ll also see firsthand the neighborhood’s transformation following years of gentrification and its struggle to preserve its history in the face of an expanding university.

We’ll end at one of the neighborhood’s most significant landmarks, the Stonewall Inn, where you’ll learn about the riots that fueled the fight for LGBTQ rights.

Private Food Tour in Greenwich Village in New York City, New York $125 Tour Provided by Viator

Private Food Tour in Greenwich Village

New York City, New York United States

**New Private Tour - Check Out Our 5 Star Reviews**

We're excited to now offer a private food tour of the iconic Greenwich Village. If you're looking for a private experience, look no further!

Join us as we tantalize your taste buds with 6 food tastings from around the globe including Italian, Middle Eastern, Mexican, American, and Jewish foods.

What’s included?
- 2.5 Hour Private Guided Tour with a Licensed & Local Tour Guide
- 6 x Food Tastings incl. Bagels, Pizza, Tacos, Falafel, Arancini, and Cupcakes.
- 6 x Cultural & Historic Sights incl. Washington Square Park, The Friends Apartment, and The Stonewall Inn

About The Tour
Greenwich Village is a cultural melting pot with a diverse history and an even more diverse food scene. On this tour, you'll eat, learn, and discover one of NYC's most iconic neighborhoods.

About Us
We're Tasty Tours NYC and our mission is pretty simple: make sure you have an awesome experience and get a real taste of everything the Big Apple has to offer.

3-Hour Private Guided Tour in New York City in New York City, New York $469 Tour Provided by Viator

3-Hour Private Guided Tour in New York City

New York City, New York United States

Our Private Tours ensure that your experience is flexible and unique to your interests. This is what makes a NYC Private tour so unique and special. Whether it is food, history, architecture, or culture- we have you covered! A private tour will take you on a journey through popular landmarks, both for locals and visitors alike.

You'll also get to hear interesting historical details of the area that you choose while being lead by your licensed expert guide. Check out our Private Tour Experience and learn why we have won Trip Advisors "Best of the Best" year after year!

Manhattan NY Famous Artists Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game in New York City, New York $7 Tour Provided by Viator

Manhattan NY Famous Artists Self-Guided Tour and Exploration Game

New York City, New York United States

Freewheel through the streets of Greenwich Village, following in the faded tracks of the numerous artists that lived here (Barbara Streisand, Bob Dylan, Edgar Allen Poe, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, George Carlin and many, many more).

Solve clues to discover the places where poets and musicians lived and performed. See where Dylan Thomas had his last drink and where Barbara Streisand first debuted. Ready to roll?

See Washington Square Park, the epicenter of the hippie movement and the stage of the Beatnik Riot. Enjoy the musical aura that radiates from Electric Lady Circus, the recording studio Jimi Hendrix set up just before his death. Find yourself at The Bitter End, a venue that claims to be New York City’s oldest rock and roll club.

Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions. As you solve the challenge, the secret story of each place is unlocked.