Cafe Wha? Tours

See New York City through the eyes of a local with this completely personalized tour that's like having a savvy friend to show you around. Get matched with a like-minded host based on a pre-tour questionnaire, and enjoy a custom itinerary design around your interests. Whether you want to hit up the biggest Manhattan landmarks, go hipster in Brooklyn, find the best New York pizza, or stroll through the lesser-known neighborhoods, your guide shows you the way and takes the stress out of NYC sightseeing.

Delve below the surface of one of Manhattan's most popular neighborhoods during this in-depth walking tour of Greenwich Village. See the place artists, writers and radicals called home and learn about the impact this corner of NYC made on music, pop culture, literature and politics. Your guide will share how Greenwich Village became the proving ground for workers rights, gay and civil rights, and more.

Uncover the stories and secrets of New York City’s famous bohemian heart on this private, 2-hour walking tour of Greenwich Village. See the cafes that launched the careers of groundbreaking artists and musicians, and trace 20th-century history at the site of events that sparked civil and workers’ rights movements. Get tips on where to find the best pizza and cappuccino in the city, and spot recognizable pop culture landmarks like the ‘Friends’ apartment.

Get to know Greenwich Village and the High Line Park in Chelsea, as you explore this vibrant part of Manhattan with a private guide. On this relaxed walking tour, stroll through some of the borough's most distinctive neighborhoods. Your guide gives you a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and public art of the area.

I've lived the rise of Punk Rock in NYC during the 1980s. I played some of the little clubs and have many friends who were more successful musicians.

Freewheel through the streets of Greenwich Village, following in the faded tracks of the numerous artists that lived here (Barbara Streisand, Bob Dylan, Edgar Allen Poe, Jimi Hendrix, John Coltrane, George Carlin and many, many more). Solve clues to discover the places where poets and musicians lived and performed. See where Dylan Thomas had his last drink and where Barbara Streisand first debuted. Ready to roll? See Washington Square Park, the epicenter of the hippie movement and the stage of the Beatnik Riot. Enjoy the musical aura that radiates from Electric Lady Circus, the recording studio Jimi Hendrix set up just before his death. Find yourself at The Bitter End, a venue that claims to be New York City’s oldest rock and roll club. Each clue will lead you from one place to another by providing you with exact directions. As you solve the challenge, the secret story of each place is unlocked.

We will explore one of the great epicenters of cultural energy in the U.S. from Mark Twain to the Ramones, Billy Holiday to Jimi Hendrix, this neighborhood fostered creative forces that would define epochs and change the world.