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2-Hour East Village Walking Tour in New York with Local History

2 Hours Round trip from Astor Pl Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Trace the East Village's story from Peter Stuyvesant to the beats and later artists
02 Explore Lafayette Place and the legacy of Manhattan's prominent families
03 Discover Kleine Deutschland on Second Avenue
04 Walk through one of North America's most distinctive neighbourhoods
05 End near Houston Street and Allen Street

Explore the East Village, considered one of North America's best neighbourhoods, on this 2-hour walking tour in Manhattan. Discover how generations of residents shaped this special corner of the city, from Peter Stuyvesant's retirement place to Lafayette Place, Kleine Deutschland on Second Avenue, and the later arrival of the beats and the artists who followed. Learn about the highlights of this unique square mile with a licensed guide and see for yourself what makes the East Village so distinctive.

Discuss the development of this special corner of Manhattan through time - from Peter Stuyvesant's retirement place, followed by the later arrival of the Delanos and the Astors on Lafayette Place, to Kleine Deutschland on Second Avenue, and ultimately the arrival of the beats and the artists who followed.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Manhattan, New York

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

East Village Walking Tour Through Manhattan's Layers of History

Begin at the Astor Place subway station, where the number 6 train stops, and start walking toward the East Village.
Discuss the development of this special corner of Manhattan through time - from Peter Stuyvesant's retirement place, followed by the later arrival of the Delanos and the Astors on Lafayette Place, to Kleine Deutschland on Second Avenue, and ultimately the arrival of the beats and the artists who followed.
End the walk near or just beyond Houston Street and Allen Street.