East Village Rock Tour (Rock Junket Tours)

Overview

Rockjunket.com will share incredible insight into the East Village rock and punk world. Hosted by licensed guides who lived and worked in the music business and lived the life. We'll explore New York's wild side and visit sites where musicians played, lived and partied. Ever wondered where the Ramones, Television and Blondie called home in New York City? Where Led Zeppelin, the Doors, the Animals and the Who would play until the wee hours of the morning?
Also we'll check out:
Rock sites, Punk sites, Pop sites we do it all.
Punk Rock Album Covers
CBGB
Ramones
NY Dolls
Patti Smith
Clash
Blondie
A great walk through the East Village hosted by ex music executives and musicians.

City: New York City

Tue 17 Sep

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $46.94

Make a reservation

Tue 17 Sep

Starting at $46.94

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

2-hour walking tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as there is a moderate amount of walking on this tour
Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted. Please keep in mind that the area can be congested with traffic, so smaller strollers are recommended, if possible
Tour is run rain or shine. In the unlikely event that the tour is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be given the opportunity to reschedule your tour
Please advise phone number upon booking in the event of changes to the tour
EAST VILLAGE TOUR meets at the SW CORNER of East 9th Street and 3rd Avenue at Shake Shack
Masks are optional.

What To Expect

East Village

For East Village Tour meet at the SW Corner of East 9th street and 3rd Avenue 10 minutes before start of tour.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (147)

Amy_C

Sep 2022

We were interested in this area of town and the history of the rock scene however, it was a hot day and the tour operator seemed unenthused about the tour. He would say his part and then quickly march to the next spot not caring if his group was near him or struggling in any way. We actually held back to help others on the tour who eventually quit the tour early. No plans or flexibility for bathroom breaks or drinks along the way. Hopefully, if you do this tour he will be having a better day.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi Amy we're sorry you didn't have a good time but we can't do anything about the heat, Our records say you took the tour on July 1st when the temperature was 95 degrees with 70% humidity, we keep notes for each tour, so we'll admit it was tropical but we try to make it as enjoyable as possible. Its been one of the hottest summers on record in NYC however we do find shade at every site and we do walk on the shady side of the street between sites. The sidewalks in the Village are narrow so our groups can't walk shoulder to shoulder but in a line so a few people will always be 10-15 feet behind the guide. On your ticket we suggest to bring water and wear comfortable shoes however if you need water just ask and we'll stop at a deli. I don't enjoy the heat and humidity either but our guides carry a 25 pound shoulder bag full of visuals, books and water so its rather exhausting and hot for us too. Retailers in the area are small boutiques and frown upon tour groups coming in to cool down and the bars usually don't open until 4pm well after the tour ends so we are limited with places to chill and go to the bathroom. If it's an emergency we'll accommodate for sure. I do remember the 2 people that left early and prior to the tour the husband emailed us to ask if it's a difficult walk with hills and such because his wife has problems walking. I said its a moderate walk, flat streets and an easy walk. I did speak to him about 30 minutes into the tour asking how they were doing and he said "Don't worry about us but I'm not sure we're going to finish but we'll give it a go." Before they graciously left the tour he said it was fun and interesting and that he wished he could finish but his wife was having trouble with her legs. He then tipped me $20 and said despite the heat we really enjoyed it and wish we could finish. We hope you did learn a bit about the neighborhood as its one of our favorites and perhaps we'll see you on a different tour when its cooler out. Thanks.

Vanessa_P

Sep 2022

Overall the tour was not good. Most places we were taken was about the punk rock scene. We thought it would encompass all genres. The tour had way too much walking for the small amount of places we visited. The tour guide was knowledgeable but not engaging with the tour group.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Hi Vanessa we're sorry you didn't enjoy your experience as everyone else in the group expressed how much they loved the tour. You booked the "Rock n' Punk Walking Tour" so yes there were punk locations but we also spoke about Led Zeppelin, Hendrix, Clash, Stones, Bill Graham, Ramones, CB's, Iggy, Dolls and we even touched upon pop and jazz. Maybe punk rock is not your thing. Nevertheless we hoped you enjoyed your stay in New York City.

Simon_D

Sep 2022

So informative and really good fun. “Bobby” does a great job of painting a vivid picture. Will do more.