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Informative and very fun

Apr 2026 

Absolutely great tour with Angela, which was worth every penny. She explained the fascinating cultural history of the areas with such insight and sensitivity. My 11 year old twins , who are hard to please, had a great time and she was very patient with my autistic boy who loves to heckle!

-Kathy

London, UK

New York Storytelling at its Best

April 2024

My tour of Greenwich Village was an amazing burst of history, music, literature, and pop culture. My tour guide, Angela, a stand-up comic by night, really knew how to put together a story and make it compelling. She made Greenwich Village come to life for me. I am very grateful for the experience.

-Dianne

New York City, NY

The Walking tour was Fantastic

April 2025

 

Our tour guide Angela was fantastic. Angela was so kind and personable with all the attendees. She gave us some wonderful history facts about the city that I would have never known. Angela also gave us some recommendations on restaurants and galleries to try. We were not rushed and she kindly answered our questions.

-Monica

Richmond, TX

An amazing tour of Greenwich Village, don't miss it!

Aug 2025 

Do not miss the Greenwich Village walking tour with Angela! It is one of the best! She was so fun, enthusiastic, high-energy, full of great stories, including her own, about the history, culture and political movements of the Village, and even sent out a list of recommendations afterwards for great food, music, comedy, shopping, you name it.

-Polly

Brooklyn, NYC

Great tour, even better guide

May 2025

 

Angela was such a knowledgeable tour guide and had such a vibrant and passionate character! Her excitement about showing others the city she loves was infectious. I really recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the city

-Samantha

New Castle, Australia

Great Experience

Nov 2024

Angela was super knowledgeable and made the tour really fun. She shared a lot of interesting info and kept things lively, so we had a great time and really enjoyed the experience.

-Jorge

Florence, Italy

Learn the history of NYC, visit iconic buildings and be inspired

Sep 2025

 

Our family of four loved this tour. Our guide Angela was incredibly knowledgable about the area and the trail blazers who made the Village famous. Highlights were seeing Electric Lady Studios, Bob Dylan’s old hangouts, Grove Court, and Stonewall National Monument. Also received some great food recommendations along the way. A gem in the heart of NYC, highly recommend.

-HK

Ottawa, Canada

Memorable

Nov 2022

Angela, our tourist guide, is funny and very good in describing the history and showing us cool spots of Greenwich. She even recited a poem for us! Fell in love with the neighbourhood at first sight. Highly recommended tour.

-Adelina

Indonesia

Full of detail and information

Sep 2025

Angela was on time, friendly and super informative. She ensured all participants were included and provided thorough details throughout the tour.

-Andy

Walsall, UK

Local review of Village Tour

Jan 2024

We have lived in NYC all our lives, and love to learn more about this great City. Angela’s tour is a true delight. We learned facts about the Village and Washington Square Park that are fascinating. The walk is easy, even on a weekend in January. We recommend the tour for visitors and locals.

-Frank

Bronx, NYC

Greenwich Village Walking Tour

Jan 2024

 

What a great tour of Greenwich Village! There was so much history to be learned. Angela was excellent and provided detailed history and stories about this neighborhood. You could tell that she was passionate about New York history. She was also quite funny and entertaining! I am keeping her list of suggested restaurants and clubs on hand for my next trip to NYC in April!

-Leslie

Chicago, IL

Engaging and energetic!

Nov 2024 

The tour is great, good itinerary and the guide made the difference! Angela is energetic and engaging. She keeps up a good pace for this tour. We very much enjoyed the whole experience!

-Didier

Luxembourg City, Luxembourg

Angela was the star of a must-see tour

Apr 2023

Angela was fantastic !! I have been on many tours and have had several really well informed and enthusiastic tour guides. I never had anyone better than Angela !
This is a must do tour !

-Missy

Little Rock, AR

Getting to know neighborhoods with Angela

Mar 2026 

An outstanding experience! Angela was a great tour guide and was interested in knowing what we wanted to learn about and then she included that in the tour. Answered all questions. Shared interesting historical, architectural and food information. Just the right amounts of stops. And then to cap it off, sent an e-mail with the information about what was seen along the way. I hope to go on more tours with her!

-Betsy W.

Washington, D.C.

Excellent!

Sep 2025 

Angela was outstanding in every way. Tons of interesting stories, information and history. Everyone could hear every word she said ( no mic!), and she was engaging , and funny. The best walking tour I have ever experienced.
Highly recommend!

-Three

Saint Paul, MN

Angela was a total star

Mar 2025 

Angela was an absolutely amazing guide. I knew she would be when she said she was a comedian at the start. Felt that she was genuinely in love with the city and her enthusiasm made us love it too. Her information was clear and interesting and you wasn't struggling to hear her as she projected really well. I would highly recommend.

-Hazel

Manchester, England

Great fun tour, highly recommended

Jan 2025

This was such a fun and interesting tour, Angela was the perfect guide, so knowledgeable and a great storyteller. She had awesome recommendations for places to eat and overall it was amazing to explore some neighbourhoods we haven't visited before

A fabulous few hours

Apr 2025 

A brilliant tour. Angela was so knowledgeable, approachable, and professional - and she brought the whole neighbourhood to life. We learned so much! We loved it - highly recommended!

-Shona

Glasgow, Scotland

Walking Tour

Nov 2024

amazing walking tour highly recommend our guide Angela was informative,engaging and very passionate about the city. learned so much more than the hop on bus!

-Annie

Glasgow, Scotland

Magic in NYC

Apr 2024 

The tour with Angela as our guide has been real MAGIC. Not just the visits, but the way to tell stories, her generosity in every moment. We have really enjoyed the experience and will doubtlessly recommend it. Thank you Angela.

-Dionisio

Merida, Spain

Great time in Greenwich Village

July 2025

 

This Greenwich Village Walking Tour is a fantastic way to learn what makes Greenwich Village so special.

Our tour guide Angela was so passionate and knowledgeable about this area and New York and it really shows in this fun and engaging two hour tour. A perfect blend of pop culture and city history, Angela’s tour is a refreshing alternative from the usual tourist hotspots.

If you want to get the buzz of New York, this is definitely worth it.

-Kieran

London, England

Amazing Angela!

May 2025

 

Angela was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and very enthusiastic! In terms of delivery, she’d be hard to beat. The generous content was also interesting, thoughtfully curated and at times emotive. One of the best waking tours I’ve been on.

-Ross

London, England

A special tour!

May 2025

 

A wonderful tour that at times was very personal, with great detail about the artists, musicians, history, food, women’s and gay rights pioneers, and giving us the heart and soul of Greenwich Village. Thoroughly recommend, Angela you are a star!
Regards all the way from the other Greenwich (London, UK).

-Michael

London, England

Los uruguayos!

Nov 2024 

Angela was the best, her tour was super good and the recommendations she gave us were excellent. After the tour we went to where she recommended us to have dinner and it was incredible. Thanks Angela

-Laura

Uruguay

Learned something new!

Dec 2024 

Absolutely loved this tour with our guide Angela! She was knowledgeable and fun, and seemed to enjoy her job and the people as well as care for the city. Gave our group great tips on where to go, told interesting stories and made the tour fun. Would enjoy another tour with her!

-Melissa

Beaumont, TX

Insightful, informative and fun- must do tour with Angela!

Oct 2024 

We had a great time with out tour guide Angela! The walk through different neighbourhoods was so informative and the details Angela knew of, the nuggets of history that she shared made it so much more colorful! We had traveled from India and of the many tours we did on this trip, this one had to be one of the top three!!

-Smriti

India

Fantastic Guide

Mar 2026 

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Greenwich Village walking tour we did with Angela.
She was very knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic. She had lots of stories to tell about the area and was full of recommendations. She told us what not to bother with and experiences that were worth the hype.
We can’t recommend this tour enough. So pleased that we did it.

-Karen

Sudbury, UK

Good tour, lots of information

Sep 2024

Angela showed us around and had some very interesting stories to tell, learned a lot and laughed a lot. It was warm so she made sure we were well hydrated.

-Tom

Netherlands

Great tour

April 2025

 

It was a great experience. We learned a lot about the culture and history. Our guide Angela knows a lot and gave us great tips while in New York. This is an attraction that you wouldn't like to miss.

-Yanin

Mexico City, Mexico

Walking tour of Greenwich Village with Angela, highly recommended

June 2025

My friend and I did the Greenwich Village tour with Angela. I can honestly say it was the best walking tour that I have ever been on in any of the countries I have visited. Angela was warm and engaging and had a great knowledge of the history of the area and its importance in relation to civil rights, gay rights and the music culture in 1960s/70s. She also told us about how she had been personally influenced and affected by the developments in this area of New York City. Following the tour she sent us all an e-mail with lots of information about places to visit that she hadn’t had time to show us in person. We visited a number of these as we decided to return to the village on the next day of our stay in NYC. All in all it was a wonderful experience - I couldn’t recommend the tour and Angela herself more highly.

-Lesley

Cheadle Hulme, UK

Great experience

Nov 2024 

Angela ist a very nice, friendly and helpful Guide. We enjoyed every minute of the experience and liked all her humorous Stories.

-Petra

Schwechat, Austria

Angela was a great guide with a very nice sense of humor

Apr 2025 

Angela was a great Guide with a very nice sense of Humor. We learned a lot and the Tour was entertaining.
Thank you Angela.

-Ja G

Hamburg, Germany

A must even for New Yorkers.

Aug 2025

I have no idea how Angela managed to share as much as she did in the 2 hours we spent. She was professional, articulate, and passionate about history in general. You'll learn a lot even if you call NYC home. She emailed all the details from the tour afterward so you won't have to take notes. Enjoy!

-Angeles

New York City, NY

Unmissable walk around fascinating Greenwich Village

Dec 2024

This is an amazing walk around Greenwich Village - I highly recommend. Angela is a witty, knowledgeable and very friendly guide; she walks at a fast pace but you need to in order to see all of the sites. Highlights were Jones Street (Freewheelin' Bob Dylan), Cafe Wha ?, Washington Park Square...but everywhere you stop, Angela has an interesting story to tell. This was a real highlight of my week in New York.

-Tony

Poole, UK

Angela is the best!!!!

Apr 2022

Angela was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had. She’s hilariously funny, a great raconteur, really informative, engaging, enthusiastic and warm. Loved every minute of this your. She’s really brought Greenwich Village to life!!!

-Sally

Edgecliff, Australia

Greenwich Village Walking Tour, excellent despite the rain!

May 2025 

Angela, the guide, was amazing. Despite heavy rain throughout, we really enjoyed the tour as Angela's knowledge was excelleny and enthusiasm never wavered despite the weather. So good to learn about the history around Greenwich village as it enhanced the experience greatly. Would highly recommend.

-Emily

Berkhamstead, UK

Unique district

Nov 2023

The trip took uns for the frist time to New York, a city of contrasts. In Greenwich village I enjoyed the unique mix of historic architecture, charming alleys and streets, from trendy restaurants right through to characteristic shops. This district exuded a relaxed serenity. I was able to soak up the diverse and cool atmosphere of this district. Finally I can say that only this district but also our tour guide Angela herself contributed a large part to making this excursion special.With her open and communicative manner and winning charisma, she told the stories of the district in such an exciting way that she captivated, thrilled and impressed her listeners.

-Eriel

Zurich, Switzerland

The best tour guide we've ever had

Feb 2023

Wow. Really the best tour guide coud’ve ever had! Ángela was soo funny, kind, she knows everything and more about this neighborhood! I really recommend her as your tour guide!!

-Maria

Montevideo, Uruguay

Unmissable Walking Tour of Greenwich Village

June 2024

I would recommend this walking tour to anyone visiting NYC.

Greenwich Village is very walkable, and also full of interesting stories that seem to encapsulate a lot of New York itself, especially her creative, alternative and marginalised sides.

Our guide Angela was very knowledgable, entertaining and passionate about the area, which made for a great overall experience.

It’s definitely our favourite thing that we’ve done in New York so far.

-Dave

Dublin, Ireland

Just brilliant!

Aug 2025

 

Angela was ace! Friendly, passionate and soooo knowledgable. Couldn’t have wanted for a better tour guide. Just brilliant.

-Kasa

London, UK

Greenwich tour

June 2025

Angela was great she's inspirational and passionate and genuinely loves her job. I was honored to be on her tour. Her passion for her subject is second to none.

-Gab

Auckland Central, New Zealand

Really nice!

May 2025

 

Very interactive and immersive tour, Angela is passionate about what she does and transmits it for the tour!
Really good tips and provide a list of good places!!

-Lucas Pierre

Caraguatatuba, Spain

Amazing tour of Greenwich Village

Apr 2024 

We were a group of women for a bachelorette party. We have all done many walking tours throughout North America and Europe and all agree that Angela was one of the best tour guides we have ever had. She was so much fun and has such a passion for the city. She is so funny and a wonderful historian. Thanks for an amazing tour Angela!!

-Ashley

Toronto, Canada

Informative I'll thank you so much. I really appreciate it the first time that happened.great tour guide

Sep 2025 

Worthwhile tour of the Village. Angela combined history and her persoanl story which made it all the more fascinating for us.

-Ava 

Long Island, NY

Don't miss it

May 2024

We simply loved this tour with Angela! It was an unforgettable experience with insights into the district which we would never ever have achieved without Angela's very knowledgable guidance!

-Ana

Hamburg, Germany

An afternoon discovering Greenwich Village

Oct 2024

Ângela Was knowledgable, she organized the tour with interesting details . She speaks clearly and attracts your attention. Afterwards, she sends you pictures , sumarizes events and even gives more information . Thank you.

-Susana

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Fantastic Tour with an Exceptional Guide

April 2025

Angela was amazing, so much enthusiasm and great stories to share, we loved each second of our tour! Thanks so much for the best experience and keep up the good work, the world needs more passionate people like you 💕

-Stephane

Geneva, Switzerland

A great experience with an enthousiastic guide!

Jul 2025 

Angela is a terrific guide. She is very enthousiastic and knows lots about Greenwich Village. Historical information about the gay movement and interesting facts about cultural issues!

-Wim

China

Fantastic Tour!

Oct 2025

 

Very entertaining and engaging. We learned so much history while laughing and having a blast with Angela. Angela was also attentive to our group's needs and helped us with resources and breaks when needed. As a native New Yorker who brought their family on this tour, I highly recommend it!

-Gabriella

New York City, NY

Superb tour of Greenwich Village w/ Angela

Dec 2022

My two teenage children and I took this walking tour of Greenwich Village on a recent Christmastime trip to NYC. The tour ended up being one of our very favorite things we did the entire time we were there. Our guide, Angela, was truly excellent! She has a tremendous knowledge of and passion for this area of the city, and it really shines through in her presentation. She had thorough explanations and great anecdotes about every stop on the tour. Of which there were many! A great feature of this tour was how many things you see over the two hours; Angela keeps the tour running at a brisk pace without anything seeming rushed. Angela's other "day job" is as a comedian/actress and you can really tell, she presents and projects very well when she speaks (not true of all tour guides!) and injects plenty of humor along the way. And this this section of the city is just awesome; so much interesting history and culture, not to mention great places to eat, drink, or just hang. I highly recommend this tour w/Angela to anyone visiting NYC!

-Mark

New Smyrna Beach, FL

NYC but Non-Touristy:
Greenwich Village & West Village Guided Walking Tour (2.5 hrs)

An immersive storytelling experience full of hidden history and authentic local recommendations

Sundays 4pm - 6:30pm
Starting at $39

Wheelchair Accessible

It-Takes-A-Village Pricing for Public Tours

Connect the Dots NYC is happy to offer a community-based pricing model. If you are able to purchase a "Standard" or "Supporter" ticket, you are helping to make "Community" tickets affordable and available to others, while also making it possible for this independent small business to keep on keeping on.

 

Community Adult Public Tour Ticket (Sundays Only)...........................................................................................................$39 

Standard Adult Public Tour Ticket (Sundays Only).................................................................................................................$59

Supporter Adult Public Tour Ticket (Sundays Only)................................................................................................................$79

Kids under age 12........................................  FREE with the purchase of a Standard or Supporter Adult Public Ticket

All guests on public tours receive the same experience including:

  • 2.5 hrs of interactive storytelling featuring NYC's most crucial undertold history

  • Cultural immersion through highly curated, super sensory-stimulatory routes

  • Lesser traveled streets where hidden gem boutiques, local hangouts and hole-in-the-wall eateries abound

  • Authentic village local insight and insider knowledge of  the current and historic Village culture

  • Complimentary "NYC's Hidden Gem Local Recommendation List" emailed after the tour; includes other neighborhoods in NYC, specially customized to include all recommendations mentioned to your group.

Special occasion? Need a different date? Customized private experiences can be arranged upon request. Please email angela@connectthedotsnyc.com for pricing and availability.

Description:

Elevate your NYC trip with a highly curated, sensory-stimulatory guided walk through the neighborhood that is calling to your most curious and authentic self.

The Village is best served sans tourist traps. It is wise to book this tour for the early part of your visit in NYC. Your guide will point out loads of underground nightlife hotspots, recommendations for local favorite hole-in-the-wall eateries, and all kinds of hidden gem boutiques and unique activities.

Greenwich Village also offers some of the most distinctive and dynamic history to be learned in all of New York City. This tour will cover five centuries of fascinating and undeniably relevant history in one of Manhattan's oldest neighborhoods.


What to Expect:

*Guided Visualizations of Indigenous Mannahatta pre--1600's. Learn about the lifestyle and sustainable practices of the Lenape people, and acknowledge the streets we walk as Lenape homelands...

*Uncovered Footpaths of North America's first free Black community in the 1600's. Learn the names, stories and tenacity of Manhattan's first Black landowners, including the first woman to be documented as a landowner on the island...

*Traced Steps of Freedom Fighters, Abolitionists, and Revolutionaries of every kind, who have devoted their lives to justice for all, some of whom are still doing so today...

*Imprints of Various Waves of Immigration that have arrived here. Discover why and how these waves shifted the neighborhood dynamic, and the wider historical context of the times that helped or hindered these growing communities...

*Sounds of live music from improvisational live jazz wafting from tavern windows... to solo saxophone blues players busking in the park... to Hendrix-inspired guitarists plugged in and solo riffing on a street corner. This is a brilliant neighborhood to discover live music.

 

*Art, art, and more art  from local artists selling paintings in the park, cafes filled with antique furniture, modern dancers painting abstract expressionism with their feet, up and coming fashion designers showcasing sidewalk racks of their wearable art, active film and television shoots, charming walk-in galleries and exhibits... At every turn, the Village will immerse you in creativity.

*Recitations of Poems and Song Lyrics of former Village giants of the counterculture movement; time travel as you hear the protest anthems of every decade from the 40's to the 70's, and the beat poetry that once snapped and shook every shoddy basement cafe. 
 

*Origin Stories of Abolitionists,  Suffragists, and LGBTQ+ Trailblazers, who have been drawn to the Village and shifted tides with their ideas, speeches and art. A special focus on lesser-told stories will leave you feeling truly connected to the revolutionary heartbeat of the area.

*Authentic NYC Culture you won't find it in your AI-generated itinerary full of mainstream hype. The Village is teeming with local hangouts; cozy 1930's jazz bars, back room comedy shows, indie theatres, secret speakeasies, dancefloors, cabaret bars and more... but only a HUMAN who has logged miles making HUMAN friendships with business owners, comparing/contrasting food and experiences with all five HUMAN senses will know where to go, and where to avoid.

*Insider Recommendations for exactly where to eat, drink and party like a Village local AND support hard-working New Yorkers while you do it! Connect the Dots NYC is proud to support family-run small businesses, diversely-owned businesses, and benevolent organizations that provide for NY'ers in need. Taking this tour means you won't just visit the neighborhood, you'll connect to the Villagers themselves, and become a valued part of the Village ecosystem.

*Free PDF email of the stops on the tour and a list of recommendations  customized to include specific requests, not just in the Village, but in other neighborhoods too. Many guests say this email is worth the ticket price, alone!

 

Footsteps You'll Trace

  • Bella Abzug

  • Eve Addams

  • Maya Angelou 

  • James Baldwin 

  • John Brown

  • William Burroughs

  • Angela Davis

  • Miles Davis

  • Dorothy Day

  • Storme Delarverie

  • Walt Disney

FAQ's

Where does this tour start and end?
This tour starts on the corner of 6th Ave and West 10th St, in front of the Iron gated corner (with the rose bush branches poking out) at Jefferson Market Public Library Garden. This tour ends at Grove Court on Grove St. and Bedford Ave. You will receive a confirmation email upon booking with all necessary details.

Is there anything fun to do in the area before the tour starts? Bonus if there's restrooms!
Step inside of the Jefferson Market Public Library, originally built as courthouse in the 1870's. Explore its Victorian Gothic style architecture! (you can use the restroom in the basement if you need.) For a bite to eat, grab a fresh toasted bagel from Bagel Pub, across the street from our starting point (also a restroom available to customers). To browse some truly local NYC souvenirs, check out Locavore Variety Store (434 6th Ave) which is just up the street, a woman-owned gift shop featuring only local NY vendors.

How much walking? Any rest stops?
This tour is approximately 2.5 miles of walking and is wheelchair/stroller accessible. There is a 15 minute break on Macdougal Street to use the restroom, and grab a snack. Snacks are not included in the price of the tour.

What if the weather is bad?
The tour runs rain or shine. Be sure to check the forecast and dress accordingly. In the rare event of dangerous weather conditions, you will be notified in advance and have the opportunity to reschedule your tour or be refunded.

What if I am running late?
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes before your tour starts. There is a 10 minute grace period during the tour's introduction in which you will still be able to check in. If you are more than ten minutes behind, please text your guide at 646-259-3301 for a meet-up point. 

What is your cancellation policy?
No-shows without prior notice are not eligible for refunds. If you cancel at least 24 hours ahead of time, you are eligible for a refund, or your tour can be rescheduled. For further instructions, contact angela@connectthedotsnyc.com 

Is this tour appropriate for children?
This tour has been enjoyed by all ages, but overall, it is best enjoyed by ages 10 and up. Please read the full description of the tour and make the decision you feel is appropriate for your children.

Can I bring my dog?
Service animals trained for a specific task are permitted. Unfortunately, we cannot allow pets on this tour. 

Is food/drink included?
Food and drink are not included in your ticket price for the tour. You will receive many recommendations for beverages and small bites during your 15 minute break on Macdougal Street.
 

What should I bring with me?
Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, your confirmation email and your sense of adventure!

  • Frederick Douglass

  • Bob Dylan

  • Crystal Eastman

  • Sarah & Henry Garnet

  • Khalil Gibran

  • Emma Goldman

  • Elizabeth Jennings Graham

  • Woodie Guthrie

  • Alex Haley

  • Lorraine Hansbury

  • Jimi Hendrix

  • Billie Holiday

  • Jane Jacobs

  • Marsha P. Johnson

  • Father Mychal Judge

  • Jack Kerouack

  • Fiorello Laguardia

  • Emma Lazarus

  • Margaret Mead

  • Edna St. Vincent Millay

  • Thomas Paine

  • Frances Perkins

  • Joan Rivers

  • Sylvia Rivera

  • Eleanor Roosevelt

  • Bayard Rustin

  • Patti Smith

  • Sonia Sotomayor

  • Sojourner Truth

  • Harriet Tubman

  • Mae West

  • Gertrude Whitney

  • Malcolm X

About Connect the Dots NYC

 

I am the owner of Connect the Dots NYC, as well as your tour guide, Angela. You can call me Ang or Angie. I am a performance artist, comedian, and historical storyteller. I am also the parent of an 11 year old whiz kid with my partner of 15 years.

New York City has raised me up, nurtured me and  kicked my ass for the last two decades. I grow more in love with it every day. 

My eclectic resume of stage work and odd jobs would most definitely dazzle you, but suffice it to say, no performance opportunity has been as rewarding as becoming a historical storyteller a la tour guiding. 

What a privilege to show off the best of the real NYC, and share its uniquely relevant history with hungry open minds.

 

Whether you are a world traveler or a local New Yorker,  it is my mission to provide the most authentic, meticulously researched, informative and entertaining experience possible. 

 

Can't wait to show you around!

-Angie

(they/them)

Tour guide points to the Friends Apartment on the Greenwich Village Walking Tour
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COMING SOON! STAY TUNED!

NYC but Non-Touristy: LGBTQIA History + Thriftstore Shopping Guided Walking Tour (3 hrs)

Join your guide, Angela, a bargain-hunter since birth, on a romp through the best and queerly beloved thrift shops of the three villages  of lower Manhattan (West Village, Greenwich Village, and East Village). Yes, you will have time to shop! Not only that, but you will also be walking (or skipping perhaps? Arm in arm? Wizard of Oz style? OKAY!)  footpaths of LGBTQIA+ heroes and learning about NYC's major contributions to the on-going Queer revolution. 

This tour aims to guide LGBTQIA+ travelers and allies to the most queer-friendly, gender-affirming second-hand shops, where you will be made to feel welcome and safe to shop for clothes that make you feel exactly like yourself.  All thrift stores on this tour are thoughtfully curated for their affordability (only true thrift prices allowed),  their atmosphere (friendly staff, tidy, size-inclusive and well-stocked inventory) and most importantly, their mission! This means every one of your hard-earned dollars will help serve vulnerable communities in our city, including the LGBTQIA+ community. 

That's not all! Add meaning and depth to your queer shopping adventure by visiting some of NYC's most famous queer landmarks along the way, including the birthplace of the Gay Civil Rights movement, the Stonewall Inn on the legendary Christopher Street.

 
This tour is truly two experiences rolled into one: a guided thrift store crawl and a queer history guided walking tour.  Halfway through the tour's duration, there will be a break for lunch on a street with a wide variety of delicious food options. Your guide will be happy to make the best recommendations for your liking.










 

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