Edgar Allan Poe Greenwich Village Tour

From Edgar Allan Poe to Simon and Garfunkel, 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 to sights including Washington Square, New York University, Sheridan Square, Our Lady of Pompeii Church, and the folk music clubs of Bleecker Street. Named after the father of American Poetry, this tour will explore the origins of the neighborhood that became the incubator for the art movements in the United States, from American Literature, Theater, stand-up comedy, and classic rock.

During the 1960s folk music scene, artists such as Barbara Streisand, Peter, Paul, and Mary, Simon and Garfunkel, Jackson Browne, Joan Baez, The Velvet Underground, Richie Havens, Tom Paxton, Jimi Hendrix and Nina Simone all began their careers in the local nightclubs, theaters, and coffeehouses of Greenwich Village.

For well over a century, 'The Village' has nurtured struggling artists, writers and musicians from Edgar Allan Poe to the Beat poets to Bob Dylan. These days no penniless artists could afford to live in the beautiful brownstones along the tree-lined streets. But look carefully and you can still find traces of the old 'bohemia.'

Highlights
- Washington Square Park and Arch
- New York University
- Stonewall Inn
- Bleeker Street
- Rocco’s Pastry Shop
- Café Wha?
- MacDougal Street
- Sheridan Square
- Our Lady of Pompeii Church
- Home of Edgar Allen Poe

Includes
- Trained tour guide

Excludes
- Optional Activity Costs
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Meals and Drinks

Please Note
- Guests are requested to arrive 15 minutes prior to departure
- Distance covered is roughly 1.5 miles
- Children under 6 years old are free of charge

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

You can book in 3 easy steps!
1. Select date and number of persons. You will be redirected to the Shopping Cart Page.
2. On the Shopping Cart Page, continue shopping or check out.
3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.