Meet your New York Uncle
Discover the heart of the West Village with a true local character. Learn about my passion for this great historic neighborhood and what makes my tour different from the others. experience.
I should have bought land in New Amsterdam
I have lived in NYC my entire life. I have seen the neighborhood change from an area where few wanted to live, to the most desirable neighborhood in Manhattan. The parts of NYC that make us great are the people, and the communities. The tour started because friends and visitors would see the passion I have when I walked them through the West Village. "You should really do this for a living" Not because I memorized dates and places, but because I tell a story the way a New Yorker does. I tell through memory, humor, observation, and experience.
Come spend some time with Uncle Joel
Your personal West Village storyteller
Walk through the West Village with someone who knows its stories because he lives them. I have spent decades in these streets. I know NYC at its wildest, its worst, and its best, because it's personal. My favorite part about guiding these tours is sharing the genuine, lived experience of this incredible neighborhood with you.
Why the West Village is home
The Village is the only tour I walk because I love the neighborhood and I live here. This isn't a job. There are no umbrellas in the air, this is my neighborhood. I want people to feel the charm and the history that makes this place so special. It's about experiencing the true essence of the village and New York, not just seeing it.
Walk with your "cool" New York uncle
I want my guests to feel like they are walking with their "cool" New York Uncle that has a lot to say and loves learning and listening. This is a personal, fun, and interesting journey, just like visiting a family member.
"The tour with my 'New York Uncle' was the highlight of my trip. It felt like exploring with a lifelong friend, full of incredible stories and hidden gems."
A delighted guest