Marc's Village Walking Tour

18/08/2020

08/05/2020

It is easy to maintain social distancing for the small groups of 1-2 people that I will lead through historic Greenwich Village. I recommend early morning walks through the almost deserted streets. It is a lovely time of year and the flowers are beautiful.

20/04/2019

Love to see you on one of my Marc's Village Walks. The trees in Greenwich Village are in bloom and look beautiful now. After the Washington arch was completed two statues of Washington were added. One of Washington as the soldier and the other as Washington the statesman. The latter was sculpted by Alexander Calder, the father of the artist of the same name who created the mobile. [ 53 more words ]
https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2019/04/20/spring-is-on-walks-are-fun/

Love to see you on one of my Marc’s Village Walks. The trees in Greenwich Village are in bloom and look beautiful now. After the Washington arch was completed two statues of Washington were a…

30/09/2018

Soaking up history on the towns along the Hudson River. Lots to learn.

03/09/2018

I will be away for 3 weeks visiting my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and her family in Sydney, Australia from September 24 to October 16, 2018. You may book tours before and after those dates.
https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2018/09/03/short-break/

I will be away for 3 weeks visiting my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and her family in Sydney, Australia from September 24 to October 16, 2018. You may book tours before and after those dates.  …

02/09/2018

I hope you book a tour before September 24. I will be away for 3 weeks - from September 24 to September October 16.

31/07/2018

Greenwich Village history is not all artists and Bohemians. There is also a dark side. Come join my walk to hear more.
https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2018/07/31/dark/

Greenwich Village history is not all artists and Bohemians. There is also a dark side. Come join my walk to hear more.  

06/07/2018

A letter I recently wrote was published in our local West View: On Gansevoort street between Hudson and Greenwich streets the original 150-year-old paving stones are being replaced by crudely cut multi colored stones with a band of black stones running down the middle. The Meatpacking District is a historic district and the original cobble stones should have been retained. [ 74 more words ]
https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2018/07/06/save-the-stones/

A letter I recently wrote was published in our local West View: On Gansevoort street between Hudson and Greenwich streets the original 150-year-old paving stones are being replaced by crudely cut m…

06/05/2018

57 years ago in May the City said that people could not play music in Washington Square Park any more. I and many demonstrators marched. The first time the police beat people with their clubs. After several demonstrations they rescinded the order and to this day people are free to play music in Washington Square Park. This is a copy of the article in the NY Times.
https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2018/05/06/may-1-1961-protest-at-washington-square/

57 years ago in May the City said that people could not play music in Washington Square Park any more. I and many demonstrators marched. The first time the police beat people with their clubs. Afte…

22/02/2018

See my wifes' post about the Jefferson Market Library at https://port4u.net/2018/02/22/jefferson-market-library/ I often include this lovely building in my walk.

10/11/2017

Come enjoy an early winter walk with me.

10/10/2017

The weather is perfect for a stroll around the Village. Business is picking up. Come take a tour at a time of your choosing.

17/09/2017

Fall tours are in full swing

11/07/2017

Notables who have lived on Horatio Street, where I live with my wife Sherry Felix, in Greenwich Village, New York City: The writer Clifford Odets at #80. Known for the book " Waiting for Lefty." James Baldwin, #81, One of his books was, "Notes of a Native Son." Folk singer Richie Havens. Singer Todd Rundgrin at #51… [ 54 more words ]

https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2017/07/11/notables-on-horatio/

Notables who have lived on Horatio Street, where I live with my wife Sherry Felix, in Greenwich Village, New York City: The writer Clifford Odets at #80. Known for the book ” Waiting for Left…

14/02/2017

February promo code when you book using Peek 8FBVQUAY $5 off

21/01/2017

The 24th of this month will mark the 100th anniversary of the declaration of “The Independent Republic of Greenwich Village”. On the evening of January 24th 1917 a group of Greenwich Villagers and the artist Marcel Duchamp ascended the stairs in the Washington arch to a room at the top where they partied before going to the roof. They decorated the edges of the roof with colored crepe paper, shot off cap guns and declared the Independent Republic of Greenwich Village.

29/11/2016

There are two statues of Washington on either side of his arch at Washington Square Park, New York City. The one on the east side, depicting him in peace, was sculpted by Alexander Stirling Calder. His son, Alexander Calder, created the mobile. Stamford White designed the Arch.

29/11/2016

There are two statues of Washington on either side of his arch at Washington Square Park, New York City. The one on the east side, depicting him in peace, was sculpted by Alexander Stirling Calder. His son, Alexander Calder, created the mobile. Stamford White designed the Arch.

https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/washington-statue

There are two statues of Washington on either side of his arch at Washington Square Park, New York City. The one on the east side, depicting him in peace, was sculpted by Alexander Stirling Calder.…

30/10/2016

Alexander Hamilton, first treasurer of the United States, expired here in Greenwich Village, NY, after his duel with Aaron Burr. I will show you where and tell you more during my tour.

https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2016/10/30/hamilton

Alexander Hamilton, first treasurer of the United States, expired here in Greenwich Village, NY, after his duel with Aaron Burr. I will show you where and tell you more during my tour.

12/10/2016

In addition to my website you may now book Marc's Village walking Tours on Viator. The Fall weather is perfect for walks. Hope to see some of you soon.

https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2016/10/12/book-a-walk-on-viator

In addition to my website you may now book Marc’s Village walking Tours on Viator. The Fall weather is perfect for walks. Hope to see some of you soon.

22/09/2016

Cooler weather and makes our walks through history more enjoyable.

https://marcvillagewalk.wordpress.com/2016/09/22/autumn

Cooler weather and makes our walks through history more enjoyable.

22/09/2016

You may book tours now through Viatorhttps://www.viator.com/tours/New-York-City/Greenwich-Village-Walking-Tour/d687-40613P2 in addition to calling me directly.

Walking Tours in New York City: Check out reviews and photos of Viator's Greenwich Village Walking Tour

18/07/2016

Too hot to go out in the mid day sun-take an evening history walk. Just request what time you would like

07/04/2016

The doors of Greenwich Village: There are townhouses in GV dating back to 1824. These are some to the oldest brick and stone structures in NYC.

25/03/2016

Spring is here and the buds are coming out on the bushs of the High Line. Come walk the same streets that Tom Payne and Alexander Hamilton trod.ttt

10/03/2016

Now that warm weather is back-take this opportunity to see Greenwich Village history, before it is all turned into condos