The 7 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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5.2-Hour Sandwich Tour of the East Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours · from $75

Join Ben, Tim, or Matt for a two-hour East Village walk built around three generous sandwich tastings, local food stories, and the great hotdog debate. Meet inside La Colombe Coffee Roasters, come hungry, and budget extra for the final drink at an all-ages craft beer bar.

“The tour was awesome! Here are 3 reasons why I had a blast: - Our tour guide did a great job at creating an experience that ticked all the boxes, including (importantly), great food, cool part of NYC, fun and inclusive atmosphere, informative, and a nice balance between eating/walking/laughing/and drinking (if you wanted to have an alcoholic beverage it was available). - The sandwiches were delicious and varied! whilst I was expecting them to be delicious, I was pleasantly surprised on the variety.. each sandwich was very different from the last and fit quite well into the narrative and history that we were exploring, which was a nice touch. -…”

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6.East Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 9 reviews · from $65

Join a licensed pizza guide in the East Village for a 2.5-hour walk through Alphabet City and the Lower East Side. Taste three different pizzas at three pizzerias, compare ovens and techniques, and meet pizza makers when available. Guides have included David, Amy, and Laura.

“It was all very enjoyable. All 3 Pizza places were very different. Our guide, David, was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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7.East Village & Midtown Irish History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $59

Spend two hours with guides such as Vince or Earl tracing Irish-American New York from St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral through the East Village, Union Square, Fifth Avenue, Hell’s Kitchen, and Times Square. Expect brisk city walking, colorful stories, and no included food, drinks, or admission fees.

“We had so much fun in our tour with Vince today! He is an absolute gem and his breadth of knowledge about NYC is astounding! The tour was a Christmas gift for my mom and she just adored it. Highly recommend.”

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