Secrets of the East Village in Manhattan

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

East 10th Street
New York, NY 10009, USA

The tour will end in this historic park. Public transportation is close by.

What To Expect

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Astor Place

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

McSorley’s Old Ale House

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

Lafayette Street

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

East Village

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

The Public Theater

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

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secrets of the East Village in Manhattan?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).

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