Flappers, Beats, Freaks and Punks: A West Village Walking Tour to the Jane Hotel
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What to expect
🕒 A 90-minute immersive journey through the West Village, uncovering hidden spots and untold stories of its iconic artists, authors, and rebels.
Highlights
⚬ The Church of St. Luke in the Fields
⚬ Secret Garden at St. Luke in the Fields
⚬ St Luke in the Fields Garden
⚬ Cherry Lane Theatre
⚬ 75 1/2 Bedford St
⚬ 69 Bedford St
⚬ 81 Bedford St
⚬ 86 Bedford St
⚬ Grove Court
⚬ "The Last Leaf" Novel Site
⚬ F.R.I.E.N.D.S building
⚬ Twin Peaks Building
⚬ Cobble Court
⚬ 116 Perry St
⚬ 109 Perry St
⚬ Timothy Leary's League of Spiritual Discovery
⚬ 555 Hudson St
⚬ Jane Jacobs Plaque
⚬ White Horse Tavern
⚬ Magnolia Bakery
⚬ 393 Bleecker St
⚬ 72 Bank St
⚬ 63 Bank St
⚬ 105 Bank St
⚬ John Lennon's First New York Home
⚬ Palazzo Chupi
⚬ Bell Laboratories Building Western Electric until 1925
⚬ Westbeth Artists Housing
⚬ The Jane Hotel
Description
Dive deep into the bohemian heart of New York City’s West Village with this unforgettable walking tour.
From the quirky Twin Peaks house to the notorious White Horse Tavern, this tour traces the steps of literary legends, rebellious artists, and historic icons.
Starting at the Church of St. Luke in the Fields, you'll weave through Greenwich Village’s storied streets, passing famous sites like the Magnolia Bakery from Sex and the City and Timothy Leary's LSD church.
You’ll learn about hidden gems like Grove Court and hear wild stories, from CIA mind control experiments to the legacy of poets like Dylan Thomas and Edna St.
Vincent Millay. Your final stop will be the iconic Jane Hotel, which is rich with history from the Titanic era.
What is included
🎧 Digital audio self-guided tour in English 🇬🇧
⚬ Lifetime access to this tour
What is not included
⚬ Entry to attractions along the tour
⚬ Headphones (consider use it for a better experience)
⚬ Mobile device (use your own phone)
⚬ Live Guide
Important information
Address
487 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014
Starting Point
St. Luke in the Fields church
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Reviews
AnonymousSep 22, 2024 • Verified customer
Absolutely brilliant!
AnonymousSep 07, 2024 • Verified customer
Awesome tour! Loved it! Great way to spend an hour in NYC!
AnonymousAug 12, 2024 • Verified customer
Great tour with clear directions! Way more interesting than the walking tour we passed while listening.
AnonymousAug 04, 2024 • Verified customer
Stories, stories, stories! Some funny, some sad. So many fascinating writers, artists, poets, musicians, actors, and crazy characters lived in the Village. This tour was lively and fun with lots of interesting information.