Overview
Explores this area’s rich historical music scene with tasty samples of local neighborhood favorites. Includes all bites.
Tour guests will hear some local artists' songs while tracing their Greenwich Village footsteps. The tour will see the 1907 Porto Rico Importing Company, with its over 100 tea and coffee varieties. It’s sure to be grooving, gasser, rocking taste of the neighborhood.
The Bites:
- A chocolate or cream Sicilian Bombolone doughnut
- A delicious Patisserie Claude Pan Au Chocolat
- A Ben’s or Joe’s Pizza slice
- A Mamoun’s fresh-made daily felafel
- A Fay Da sweet coconut bun
- A build-your-own luscious Molly’s Cupcakes
The Sites:
- Jimi Hendrix’s Electric Lady Studios
- Washington Square Park Site of the 1961 Beatnik Riot
- Groove Bar’s painted mural of Greenwich Village’s music scene from the 1930s to the 1960s
- MacDougal St., site of many former beatnik cafes and the former Fat Black Pussy Cat where Bob Dylan wrote: “Blowing in the Wind”
- The Music Inn and its 100-plus funky world instruments
- Former Cafe Society’s location where famous Black artists performed, including Billie Holiday, Sr. Rosetta Tharpe, Bayard Rustin, and Josh White.
Samples and sites are subject to availability.
Duration: 2 hours
Location
52A W 8th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Meeting Point
- Electric Lady Studios, 52 W8th St.
Guests highlight the exceptional knowledge and enthusiasm of tour guide Greg, who provides an engaging blend of music history and delicious food experiences throughout Greenwich Village. Many reviewers appreciate the variety of food stops, including iconic pizzerias and unique eateries, and commend Greg's personable demeanor and storytelling skills that bring the area's rich cultural history to life. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few note minor issues, such as the organization of equipment, but overall, the tour is highly recommended for both locals and visitors seeking a fun and educational experience.
