Once considered part of the Lower East Side, the East Village has become a unique part of New York City with its numerous historical buildings, unique architecture, and ethnic foods to name a few. This tour of the East Village will highlight many of these sites from the history of the area to the present day. This has been a key location for numerous immigrants during the past two centuries and offers interesting sites to see. The tour concludes in Tompkins Parks where two key statures will be highlighted.

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East Village

Once considered part of the Lower East Side, the East Village has become a unique part of New York City with its numerous historical building, unique architecture, and ethnic foods to name a few. This tour or the East Village will highlight many of these sites from the history of the area to the present day.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Astor Place

Visit this historic place where an Opera House once stood. See the magnificent “Alamo Cube”.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

McSorley’s Old Ale House

See the location of the oldest ale house in NYC.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mark’s Place

Visit one of the oldest churches on the Bowery where Peter Stuyvesant and his family are buried.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tompkins Square Park

Visit the park that was the site of riots in the 1980’s. An important statue decide to the Scolum Boat disaster is in the park.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lafayette Street

Cast iron was used in many buildings on this street. You’ll see magnificent architecture.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery

Visit one of the oldest churches on the Bowery where Peter Stuyvesant and his family are buried.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

East Village

See the “Walk of Fame” plaques of actors and actresses.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Public Theater

The historic Public Theater was created by Joseph Papp.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Guided Walking Tour

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Gratuities