Experience The West Village Like A Local

OVERVIEW

Become immersed in the Greenwich Village lifestyle by sampling classic local treats, learning about different neighborhoods and browsing lively Washington Square Park. After riding the 50th Street subway with a guide, you will emerge in Greenwich Village for an enlightening walking tour. The immediate focus will be on exploring Washington Square Park, a vibrant oasis surrounded by unique shops, trendy restaurants and New York University. The mix of people is always extraordinary and the energy almost palpable as the locals go about their day-to-day activities. It’s easy to feel like New Yorker here, especially when you eat like one. You can expect to sample Big Apple specialties such thin-crust pizza, a traditional rice ball, cannoli and a cupcake. Your immersion into New York life will include an architectural overview that includes seeing the city’s narrowest house, a residence not even 10 feet wide.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Ride the subway to Greenwich Village, accompanied by a local guide.
• Walk through Washington Square Park, a beautiful urban oasis.
• Eat like a local on specialties ranging from pizza to cannoli.
• Admire the distinct architecture, including New York’s narrowest house.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.