Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl

What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Love this tour and have made frequent appearances! Soaked up all of the history of Greenwich Village and the writers who have made GV what it is today, a truly special place. The tour leader and the guides take you on an unbelievable journey filled with history, interesting anecdotes and humor. You will enjoy the pubs, drinks and stories all while taking a beautiful stroll, learning, and making friends along the way. It is very evident that the guides love what they do, and so will you. Couldn’t be better, you will enjoy every minute of this fun and fascinating tour.

The tour leader was very knowledgeable, had some great stories to tell, and was a lot of fun to be around. I love old bars and pubs, there’s such a sense of history in these places– the old wood seems to retain a whiff of the energy expended and the alcohol consumed by the characters who’ve graced these establishments. I also love writing and literature, and I enjoyed getting to see where some of my favorite writers drank, worked, relaxed, caroused, and drew inspiration from the people around them. Highly recommended, especially for those who like reading, writing, and drinking (not necessarily in that order), and a great way to see some of the most authentic parts of NYC.

I highly recommend this walking tour (hence the 5 stars). My sister was visiting me for the weekend and we were looking to do something that incorporated learning and alcohol. She found the Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl and we figured it was the perfect fit. You meet at a legendary Greenwich Village tavern and get some background about the area’s history. From there, you walk through the neighborhood stopping at author’s former (or rumored to be) residences. Additionally, they provide you with a great history of the architecture and culture of the area. Our tour also stopped at the historic Stonewall Inn. The tour consists of visiting 3 different bars and various sidewalk stops in between. The guides were very knowledgeable and entertaining. The only piece of advice I would give is to make sure you have cash as all of the bars we attended did not accept credit cards. Also, by no means must you be a literary buff to enjoy this tour. We really enjoyed ourselves and I plan on bringing more visitors when they come to town!

Excellent way to spend part of a Saturday. We had an excellent time and highly recommend the Pub Crawl.

We had a fantastic time at this tour. The guides were friendly and approachable. There was a good mix of outdoor walking and indoor drinking (3 pubs and a walk around the neighbourhood). It did start late and run long, so maybe don’t plan something directly afterwards.

On a very cold and rainy/​snowy January day, several other teachers and I took this tour and loved every minute of it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, interesting and funny. We had time at each place to hang out and get to know other group members, have some drinks and chat with our guide. I would love to go again in the warmer weather as I’m sure there still so much to learn!

Excellent! I loved this tour so much I did it twice! Guides are fun, friendly, and knowledgeable. The taverns are unique and meaningful and we enjoyed the readings throughout the trip. They can tailor the experience to meet your needs if you’re bringing a group. The tour will inspire you to read more and take it again! Very special experience — a hidden gem in NYC!

What a wonderful blend of drinking and story telling! The guides are different from week to week so you get a unique experience. They are engaging and excited about what they do which is infectious. I could see it being a fun activity for a date, to hang out with friends, or to bring people from out of town. Even if you think you know New York City I guarantee you’ll learn something new.

This tour was perfect! If you have a few hours and want to see Greenwich village, this pub crawl is definitely the way to do it! Dramatic readings, history, pubs, and a guided stroll around Greenwich village. The guides are super cool and down to earth. Every time I come back to NYC I will be doing this!