Secrets of the East Village Walking Tour

Past Event: From ale houses to avant-garde galleries—discover NYC’s most eclectic neighborhood!

Secrets of the East Village Walking Tour

Tour Highlights:

  • Spin the iconic Alamo Cube at Astor Place and uncover its quirky history
  • Admire the neighborhood’s cast-iron architecture and why it matters
  • Stroll the East Village’s very own “Walk of Fame” on St. Mark’s Place
  • Visit NYC’s oldest ale house
  • Discover the cultural legacy of the Jewish Rialto and Cooper Union
  • See historic sites like the home of Alexander Hamilton’s widow and Peter Stuyvesant's grave
  • End with a trip to Tompkins Square Park

About this Tour:

Venture through the East Village, where Abraham Lincoln once launched his campaign, New York’s oldest ale house still serves pints, and cutting-edge galleries thrive on streets once home to Yiddish theater legends.

This unexpected walk reveals a side of Manhattan most visitors never see. Once part of the Lower East Side, the East Village has grown into its own unique place with historic buildings, eclectic architecture, immigrant heritage, and vibrant food culture. As you explore, you’ll uncover stories of the neighborhood’s past and present, from Peter Stuyvesant’s resting place to the monuments of Tompkins Square Park.

How do I get this tour for a discount? 

If you are not a member yet, become one today at the Insider tier or higher get a 50% discount on Untapped New York Original walking tours like this!

If you are an Untapped New York Insider, Explorer, or Superfan, simply log in to your account using "Log In" button at the top right of the screen. Once logged in, click on the pink “Book Here” button to book this event!

What if I want to bring a friend who isn't a member?

The more, the merrier! You can book a full-price ticket for a non-member guest on this tour at checkout.

How many tickets can I reserve? 

If you are an Insider level member ($20/month), you can reserve 1 discounted ticket to this event. Explorer-level members ($30/month) or Superfans ($100/month) can reserve 2 discounted tickets. If you are a Support or Enthusiast level member, it’s easy to upgrade your account here for a 50% discount, or purchase a full-price ticket here.

You can reserve as many full-price tickets as are available.

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The event is sold out?

In-person tours may have limited capacity and are booked on a first come, first served basis.

But don’t worry! Sometimes spots open up closer to the event date if there are cancellations. We also repeat our most popular events when possible so you will have another opportunity to join us. There are also multiple other members-only events weekly that you can join in!

What if I need to cancel?

If you cancel more than 24 hours ahead of the scheduled event, you will receive a 100% refund. Please be courteous to your fellow Insiders and let us know if you can no longer attend so we can offer your spot to another person.

To cancel your booking, simply click on « cancel booking » in the confirmation email you received upon booking. The confirmation email was sent from messages@fareharbor.com

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