Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl
Description
A fascinating tour of the historic pubs and haunts of the the greatest literary minds of the United States, in one of the most influential and progressive neighborhoods in the world.
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Local actors will take you on a fascinating walking tour of several Greenwich Village bars that are rich with literary history. Inside each bar, you’ll relax and have time for a drink as your tour guides weave fantastic tales of the history of the establishment and of some of the greatest authors who have hung out, drank and written there- writers who helped shape both the village and the world. Along the way you’ll stop at unique sites that are literary, historical, or alcoholic in nature. Add some passionate recitations, charmingly dashing guides, and a buttload* of wit – this is a tour not to miss. *is an actual form of measurement for alcohol. 1 butt load = 126 gallons or 2 hogshead
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Many pubs are cash only.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum Age 21 for pub crawls. Bars may not allow anyone under 21 to enter the bar
Reviews(51)
Fun, informative history tour in the West Village of authors, buildings, and bars. Lots of info, recommendations, and books added to my tbr.
Hi Kara, thank you for joining us! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring the Village's literary history and left with a few new books for your TBR. We hope to see you again on another literary adventure!
What a wonderful experience! I did this tour once with a friend a few years ago and knew I needed to take my husband next time we came to NYC. Rob and Maks were fantastic, very personable. They were great storytellers, knowledgeable about the area and its history. We enjoyed the readings they performed from poets that lived in the Village. It was a 3 hour tour but went so fast, we never got bored or looked at the time. Now when I travel I look for Pub Crawls and have done a few, none are as good as this one.
Hi Denise, thank you so much for coming back, and for bringing your husband along this time! We’re so happy to hear Rob and Maks made it such a memorable experience. “None are as good as this one” truly made our day. Hope to see you again on your next NYC visit! :)
A truly inspiring and authentic stroll around the Village of poets, writers and Bohemians as it once was. Malka’s passionate energy an additional plus. Don’t miss the singalong!
Hi Vlasta, thank you so much for the kind review! We're so glad you had such a great time :)
Fun way to spend a Saturday afternoon! A good mix of socialization, history, and education. Learned some Manhattan history, pub history, and literary history all in one. Seems appropriate for a variety of ages and interests because everyone can lean into the area they are most interested in (e.g., pub crawl, history, poetry, literature, etc.). Tour guide was a wealth of information and fun.
The perfect way to explore Greenwich Village. I've now done this tour twice with different family members when they were visiting NYC and both times were simply great. Our guide was very personable, super knowledgeable and the pubs were steeped in literary history - would really recommend this.
Such a good time. Beer and literature - what’s not to love? Malka was a fantastic guide! Funny and informative, and speaking from passion not just a script. Highly recommend!
Thank you! We couldn’t agree more! A pint or two + some lit is the perfect combo 🍻📚 So glad you enjoyed Malka’s passion and humor and hope to see you on another Village adventure soon!
Had an amazing experience with Malka, we learned a ton about the area, and she had an extremely welcoming vibe. I loved seeing each pub and learning about writers I knew and learning about plenty of writers I’ve never heard of. Clearly they are passionate about getting the facts right and you could feel how much passion and respect there was for the subject. Thank you!
Thank you so much for kind words! We’re thrilled you had a great time with Malka—her passion is truly contagious! So glad you enjoyed the mix of familiar and lesser-known writers, and the Village’s rich history. Hope to see you again for another round of literary fun!
Malka is fantastic! Covers a lot of literary ground with great energy and fun. Highly recommend this tour
Hi Tom, thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you had fun on the tour—we couldn’t agree more, Malka is fantastic! Hope you'll come wander with us again soon!
Even though the weather was horrible (rainy and cold), which is obviously uncontrollable, I still had a great time with our tour guide, Tim. He’s very animated (but not too much) and engaging when telling stories about the authors, bars, and general history of the area. Hearing him talk was honestly the best part of the entire tour because it was just so cold I could hardly find anything else to enjoy (again, nothing anyone could control). It’s not too much walking and during the spring/fall I’m sure it would be a nice walk of the area. Some of the authors discussed were more on the obscure side, but that’s ok. It was fun to hear their interesting stories because in the end what makes all the difference is how the story is told. So highly recommend the tour, with Tim in particular, for the storytelling.
Thanks for much for the kind review, and also for powering through in the nasty weather. Tim is definitely a gem and we're glad you found the tour engaging despite the weather. We hope to see you in more pleasant climes in the future!
The guides were wonderful, so knowledgeable and engaging. They quoted poetry and prose written by the writers whose places were described. Ask for Rebecca and Elizabeth. You won’t be disappointed!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and found Rebecca and Elizabeth engaging and knowledgeable. Their passion truly makes the Village’s literary history come alive. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
