Public Tours
The Wacky Tabacky Tour
Learn about the history of cannabis use in the United States in general and New York in particular. The counterculture that spearheaded the effort of decriminalization. Hear the stories of how the first Marijuana March and “Smoke-In” was organized. See where the Yippies headquarters were located. Visit the licensed state dispensaries and get an education on the plant and its industrial uses. Learn about the artists like David Peel who were self-proclaimed “marijuana evangelists”
Hear the story of how decriminalization and legalization occurred in New York State in the 21st century. All this and more on this comprehensive 1.8 mile walking tour.
The Wacky Tabacky Central Park E-Bike and E-Scooter Tour
See the greatest park in the world in no time on board an e-bike or e-scooter. This is absolutely the best way to tour the park in a short amount of time. You will explore much of the park’s locations including the Southern part known as the Children’s District where the Carousel, Chess & Checkers House, The Mall and Sheep’s Meadow are located. We will also see the majestic Bethesda Terrace & Fountain and the world famous restaurant Tavern on the Green. We will make our way to see the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, Swedish Cottage, Belvedere Castle in the mid park. Gain a comprehensive history of the park and hear the story of how this became America’s first landscaped park and how it was created by visionaries out of swamp and rock.
The Wacky Tabacky Central Park Walking Tour
Enjoy a stroll though the world famous Central Park. After meeting at a dispensary we will explore what constitutes the heart of Central Park. It’s southern and central highlights including the ballfields which have been around since the park’s inception. See The Mall which leads up to the formal and grand Bethesda Terrace and Fountain with it’s breathtaking landscaped views of the area. We will explore the forest like Ramble with it’s winding paths and streams and conclude at the highest artificial point of the park, the historic Belvedere Castle.
The Wacky Tabacky Pizza Tour
Learn about the history of cannabis use in the United States in general and New York in particular. The counterculture that spearheaded the effort of decriminalization. Hear the stories of how the first Marijuana March and “Smoke-In” was organized.
Visit three critically-acclaimed pizzerias. Learn about the history of pizza in NewYork City and what constitutes “New York-style”. Walk though Greenwich Village and learn about its remarkable history and culture that gave birth to both the American Bohemian movement of the nineteenth century and the counterculture of the twentieth century.
The Wacky Tabacky Wake n' Bake Bagel Tour
Visit some of the great bagel shops in Greenwich Village on the Wacky Tabacky’s “Wake n’ Bake Bagel Tour. We will start at a dispensary, the original one, and make our way visiting and sampling from 3-4 critically-rated bagel shops. At the same time, you will learn about the remarkable history of the iconic Greenwich Village. How it was once an enclave for the rich and then became the bohemian capital of America at the vanguard of social and political movements. Also appreciate the vast food landscape of one of the world’s great food cities. Done in partnership with BagelUp Tours.
The Wacky Tabacky Hell's Kitchen Food Tour
Enjoy a stroll through Hell’s Kitchen for a walking food tour of some notable foods. We will meet at a neighborhood dispensary that will fuel our journey for some of the most delicious eats in this underrated neighborhood. And explore Ninth Avenue with some of the most eclectic foods in the entire city. We’ll visit places to get a classic New York slice of pizza, visit a burger joint, a well-known bread shop, international delights such as Georgian and Japanese cuisine. For dessert we’ll try to finish with a slice of New York cheesecake! We will also learn more about Hell’s Kitchen’s fascinating history and get recommendations of further things to do—and eat—in NYC.