Nyc Greenwich Village Music And Food Tour

Greg was friendly and possessed a vast wealth of social and historical knowledge of Greenwich Village, which was not just limited to the 60’s music scene. The food stops were a real treat so don’t eat before you go. Guided walking tours are always a great way to discover the hidden gems that would normally get overlooked and in this respect Greg’s tour did not disappoint!

nice guy, good vibe, very little prep on his side, trivial sites, and the munchkins are mostly junk. Would have been an OK tour for $20

My music and food loving parents were visiting me in NYC and this tour was absolutely perfect for everyone! Greg is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of NYC and all genres of music. We truly got the whole picture of music and food in Greenwich Village, complete with stops at pizzerias, music stores, coffee shops, and more, with lots of music to supplement the story and lots of interactive moments. On top of that, he’s an exceptionally fun and nice person and felt like we were with a celebrity since he kept bumping into friends throughout the tour! Would recommend this to literally anybody visiting or local to NYC :)

Greg was so fun to be with and see NYC/Greenwich Village through his eyes on such a cold and snowy day.

Really enjoyed this tour of Greenwich village hosted by Greg. He provided fascinating insights into the rich musical history of the area. The food we took in along the way was delicious, especially some freshly made pizza. Would highly recommend this tour for any avid music fan

Greg was fantastic! My boyfriend and I did the food and music tour, Greg was very informative about the history and music he was telling us about, and picked out some great food too. He is a very down-to-earth guy and is very passionate about what he does. We highly recommend!

What a fascinating and educational tour with the a most lively and funny guide! Many “it happened right here” discussions. I had been by these places many times over the years and never knew the history. Greg brings photos and a small bluetooth speaker so that you can see and listen to stuff that he is talking about. Very worthwhile entertaining experience!

Thank you so much Greg for an amazing music and food tour. We loved all the quirky facts and musical references. The food stops were great and took us to places we wouldn’t have gone to if we didn’t go on the tour. Greg is a ball of energy and made the trip so fun from start to finish. He also is very knowledgeable about the area and all in all a 10/10 tour guide. A must do in NYC.

Greg was absolutely incredible. He was extremely knowledgeable, personable and very respectful to my daughter and I. We were sad when our tour ended. If you get the chance, do this tour you will not regret it.

Gorgeous, excellent, fantastic, or any positive and exquisite adjective to describe the afternoon spent with Greg. From NYC music historical places to typical eateries or coffee shops, Greg knows Greenwich like the back of his hand. It is worth the time and money to choose that guided visit.

Amazing tour. Our guide was knowledgeable, had a great sense of humor, and provided us with things to explore in the city and continue our experience. Great way to get to know the Village

An incredibly interesting and enjoyable walking tour! Greg guided us to some captivating spots and shared fascinating anecdotes about music history. I especially loved the stories about artists from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. He took my girlfriend and me around Greenwich Village for about 2.5 hours, introducing us to fantastic restaurants and coffee shops along the way. Very tasty italian pastries, iconic NYC pizza, out of this world Cortado coffee! I’m giving 4 stars instead of 5 because his devices (tablet, phone, bluetooth speaker) could have been better organized, making it easier for him to access the music and pictures he wanted to show us. He also gave us great tips regarding the city in general. E.g. regarding transportation, what music clubs or pubs to visit.

The music Greg share as we walked and listened to music. The Billy Holiday story and Bob Dylan and The Stonewall Inn.

(The dropdown requires selecting one of the food tours, but this review is for a special tour Greg Marro arranged for a group of college students to cover the important social and historical issues evident in a tour of the West, Greenwich and East Villages.) Each semester I arrange for some of my university students to attend an educational tour of the West Village with Greg Walks NYC. Mr. Marro does a tremendous job of taking social issues and making them come alive. This spring, he once again guided students from the site of the Stonewall Riots to the former location of Café Society, an integrated nightclub where Billie Holliday first performed "Strange Fruit, to the Triangle Shirt Factory memorial and many other important historical stops in between. With his talent for storytelling and vast information about and familiarity with the area, Greg dazzled the students. They really did not want the night to end. I offer his tour my highest praise and recommendation. It's an educational opportunity that changes lives. I know because I've seen it happen with my students.

I gave the tour 4 out of 5. We actually did not take the tour, but I was forced to give a rating to make comments. Greg cancelled the tour at 1:30 when it was supposed to start at 2:30 because it was raining. I told him we were willing to bring raincoats and umbrellas, and gut it out, but he was unwilling to make a go of it. We have taken many outdoor tours in the rain all over the world. My biggest problem with the cancellation was that it was too late to book any other tour for the Saturday afternoon we had in NYC. To be fair, Greg did issue a prompt refund.

I'm a college adjunct at the University of Texas at Austin's NYC campus and teach a course about social issues in advertising and public relations. As part of the learning experience, I wanted to give students a field trip. After contacting Greg Marro, I knew that I'd made the perfect selection of a guide. He asked for the syllabus and worked to make sure the tour was educational, relevant to the course subject matter -- and yet still fun. Greg more than delivered. He beautifully wove the academic and interesting together. My students loved the experience -- Greg is a riveting storyteller. I'll definitely use Greg Walks NYC for future semesters!

Wow! What a fabulous tour and and even more fabulous tour guide! Greg treated my class to a free tour. It was really cool to hear about all the Bob Dylan sights. He knows what he’s talking about!

Like literally wow. Greg was so knowledgeable and funny. I have never met anyone as passionate as him. Definitely would go on another tour!

I'm a college adjunct at the University of Texas at Austin's NYC campus and teach a course about urban communication. As part of the learning experience, I wanted to give students a field trip. After contacting Greg Marro, I knew that I'd made the perfect selection of a guide. He asked for the syllabus and worked to make sure the tour was educational, relevant to the course subject matter -- and yet still fun. Greg more than delivered. He wove the idea of both musical spaces as a place for urban communication -- but also, through family stories and historical sites, stressed the importance of dialogue over coffee. It was genius, really. The students loved the tour -- Greg is a riveting storyteller. I'll definitely use Greg Walks NYC for future semesters!

I didn't know much about music before going on this tour, but I want to learn more about it and listen to more music after going on the tour! Even though I didn't know much, every piece of information was still interesting and so fun.

Greg is simply fantastic! I reached out regarding the music and food tour for a day he typically didn't offer tours, and he added one to the roster just for our group. His tour was one of the highlights of our trip - delicious food and so much great information and history. He was also very patient and kind with my senior mother who was moving slowly. Greg is great and I would recommend his tours to anyone!

Do yourself a favor and do this tour Day #1. Greg took us to the best bakeries in Greenwich Village and the best pizza, Joe’s on Carmine. We flew out the next day so we couldn’t go back to all the great spots, but we know where to go when we come back!

Great knowledge of area and good sense of humour. Also engaged with local residents who added much more information.

Greg is awesome - so personable, and knowledgeable about everywhere we went. We learned so much, had amazing food, and Greg sang to us!

Greg did an excellent job of really depicting each historical landmark and really brought these landmarks to life with his outstanding knowledge of the music and food in the surrounding areas. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone interested in the musical history of NYC!

The knowledge of the village and history of music. Very detail in the history and music of the area.

We had a great time with Greg. The tour was really informative. We tasted and enjoyed the music of the neighborhood, all that history and knowledge that Greg unfolded for us. He was so nice and pleasent, and had an answer to all of our questions. It was really a pleasure

Greg is so personable and brings a wealth of knowledge at every stop. I highly recommend taking this unique tour of NYC's West Village!

Greg was a great guide, very personable and entertaining. It was really a unique tour combining food, music and other historical elements of the Village. The food was great and provided a lot of variety. Highly, highly recommend this tour. And if music isn’t your thing, check out one of his other tours and take advantage of a great and knowledgeable guide.

If you like music especially the 60’s and 70’s, food and a guide full of interesting tidbits this is the tour for you. Greg is so personable and accommodating to a mostly deaf member of our group so that all had an excellent afternoon.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our food and music tour with Greg! We got to taste many different treats that we never would have experienced on our own, from a variety of interesting and historical spots in the neighborhood. Interspersed with the treats were stops at various spots rich with music and history that he shared with us. Highly recommended!

Fun and informational tour with Greg. Ended up just being my family and Greg was so nice and flexible. He knew all about the Greenwich village music scene and took us to incredible food spots. We left so full. Great tour with Greg.

I highly recommend the MacDougal Street Walking Tour with Greg. He is very personable, knowledgeable, accommodating, and full of fun facts of the area and its history. Good way to spend a few hours.

What a wonderful 2nd tour with Greg! He is so knowledgeable and is great at what he does! Greg was also very creative at presenting his music knowledge, using an iPad and Bluetooth speaker to supplement his storytelling. The food on this tour was DELICIOUS and we all had full happy bellies by the end of our walk. Each tour was completely different from the other, and we always learn so much from Greg. He is such a wonderful and warm presence, it feels like we are with an old friend every time we tour with him. Greg was safe and mindful of COVID during the whole tour. He provided us with hand sanitizer and wore a mask the whole time. Highly recommend any tour with Greg!

A perfect day activity for New Yorkers and tourists alike. Greg was so knowledgeable and was also very respectful of the current covid climate (wore a mask, stood 6 feet+ away and also gave us hand sanitizer!). We had amazing food during the tour - come hungry and leave full :) We learned so much about places we walk by all the time, can’t wait to pass the music knowledge along to friends and family. When my parents are able to visit the city post-pandemic, I will absolutely be taking them on this tour! Thank you, Greg for a great experience, we can’t wait to go on another one soon.

We had a great experience on our tour with Greg. He was thorough and informative as he showed us some interesting music sights of various legends in the West Village while he gave us highlights of the area. He also took us to several food places new to us. We enjoyed the delicious bites he selected and the story behind the business. The wonderful addition of his singing made the tour topnotch. We certainly recommend this tour with him and hope to join him again on a future tour.

If you enjoy a tour with a friendly, interesting, and enthusiastic guide and you love music and food this is your tour. The tidbits of information Greg shares are very informative and his passion is contagious. He takes you to some very cool places to nosh. My favorite was the falafel place (Manoun’s). All told it was totally worth it and highly recommended.

Interesting and the food portion was good. I didn't know about the music portion of the tour. MacDougal Street historic place to visit

We very much enjoyed the tour with Greg. Both this tour and “Italians of Greenwich Village Food Tour” can be highly recommended. We will be back to enjoy one more next time in NYC

Greg took us on a stroll through Greenwich village pointing out spots where Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Pete Seeger, and other famous musicians played and started their careers. He played some of their most famous songs on a little Bluetooth speaker he brought along. He was quite friendly and knowledgeable about the music scene in the Village way back when. The tour also included quick stops in a pizza restaurant, a bakery, a gelato shop and other eateries where we got some food. It wasn't a standard dinner, but it was fun (and the food is included in the price). All in all, if you are interested in the history of musicians who got started in Greenwich Village, the tour is definitely fun and worthwhile.

Just completed a fantastic food and music tour with Greg. Food was excellent and unique, Greg’s knowledge of the NYC music scene was as awesome and his neighbourhood flare added authenticity. It became clear very quickly that Greg is passionate about what he does and - delivery was upbeat, honest, and a bit quirky - an enjoyable way to spend a Sunday afternoon in NYC -

I enjoyed the time Greg has told me about little Italy the food was good and the time was excellent!

Greg customized our tour combining the Music & Eats and Italians of Greenwich Village tours into one fabulous experience for just the two of us - my wife and me. We were time limited to just over 90 minutes due to our departure needs. For us and likely for you too, it this walking tour was a highlight during our stay in NYC. It left us with memories and appreciation for the people and places that will last forever! Without hesitation or reservation, I strongly recommend you make time to take one of the tours Greg provides. He describes in detail the historical significance of the many things, events and people that are forever a part of this area of NYC. And, Greg's outgoing personality and multi-lingual interactions with shop keepers is sure to awe, as are the varied and delicious food tastings. Book Greg and you too will have unforgettable memories to tell your family and friends about your visit to NYC! Thank you, Greg!

If you are looking for something fun and unique to do while in NYC, I highly recommend you take one of Greg's tours. You are sure to enjoy yourself, and have a truly memorable experience! Greg is very knowledgable about Greenwich Village having a long family history in the area. He is extremely friendly and personable, greeting the store owners in their native languages and making everyone feel at home. Also it is clear that he is passionate about food, music and his neighborhood! My husband and I recently took a tour and thoroughly enjoyed learning about the area and sampling so many delicious treats. Thank you, Greg!

Did the 5pm tour this past Wednesday (lucked out with the weather as it was beautiful out). What an awesome experience. For a native New Yorker and one who went to NYU I didn't realize how much I didn't know! Not only was Greg fun and entertaining, he was also very knowledgeable and if he wasn't sure of some question I asked he googled it! He impressed us with his expertise on the history of the area along with his knowledge of the music scene and his fluency in languages (we asked some French tourists to take our picture and when he answered them in French they were shocked!) We stopped at several eating establishments to sample several different types of cuisine (pizza, falafel, fries and cupcakes). Greg definitely knows the best spots! When we wanted to try another slice of pizza besides the Grandma slice Greg got it for us. I would definitely recommend using Greg as he is passionate and was very pleasurable. Can't wait to try the Pierogi Walk!

Wow! Greg did it again! This was our 2nd tour that we've done with him and he certainly doesn't disappoint!!! It was a wonderful way to celebrate all 4 of our Fall Birthdays. This Music on MacDougal Street tour was filled with Greg's knowledge of well...just about everything NYC, incredible sense of humor, fun, interesting facts, LOTS of music and delicious treats! We're already planning our next tour with him! Can't wait!!!

Greg was fun and knowledgeable showing us places related to the music scene in the 50s and 60s and performers like Dylan and Hendrix. He was so conscientious about our comfort on a hot day and fueled us with some great food. Both the bakery and the make your own cupcake were scrumptious. I would definitely do another "walkabout" with Greg.

Greg was a great tour guide today! Loved the food, the information and fun! We ate A LOT, learned about the history of music in Greenwich Village, saw some great sights and heard music on the street. Great food selections!!!!