The 4 East Village Tours That Earn Their Price

1.East Village Rock and Roll Tour *Rock Junket Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 170 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46Our pick

Walk through New York’s East Village with guides such as Bobby Pinn or Larry, tracing the Ramones, New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, Led Zeppelin, jazz, glam, and punk. Expect album-cover locations, old venues, music stories, photo stops, and tips for eating, drinking, and shopping nearby.

“Great tour! Highly recommend very informative and entertaining! have taken this to her several times learn something new every time.”

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2.East Village Haunted Manhattan tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

Join Haunted Manhattan at 7:30 pm for a 13-stop East Village walk covering a historic bar, The Public theater, and Manhattan’s Most Haunted House. Guides such as Charlie and Frankie mix spooky stories with local history for believers and skeptics alike.

“Our tour guide Frankie was absolutely Phenomenal. The tour was filled with scary stories and some great historical facts. My daughter (14 yrs) and cousin (13 yrs old) really enjoyed the tour too. I definitely will recommend to my NYC friends ☺”

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3.NYC East Village Polish Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $89

Join Greg Marro for a two-hour East Village food walk through Little Poland. Visit up to five local eateries for pierogi, kielbasa, rugelach, and egg cream, while learning about Polish, German, Dutch, and other immigrant influences on the neighborhood.

“Great guide, great food, great time! A variety of delicious perogies! Very knowledgeable guide! Lots of fun!”

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4.Sweet Treats of the East Village: Donut & Pastry Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Join Jeff or David for a two-hour East Village walk capped at 10 people. You’ll sample breakfast donuts, La Cabra pastries, and choux treats at Petit Chou while hearing about Astor Place, Bowery music venues, McSorley’s, and Russo’s Italian food traditions.

“The tour is made for fans of music, theater, art, and the history of the East Village. Jeff is a wealth of information and goes out of his way to make the experience memorable. The donut stops are part of the enjoyment of the tour. Each stop is different and the doughnuts are delicious.”

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