NYC's History of Comedy Tour

Overview

Comedy History Tours NYC is New York City's Premier History of Comedy Tour. See the sites in Greenwich Village where modern-day stand-up comedy was born. Learn the history of these locations, as well as the history of comedy in New York City and popular culture at large. Our tour is done in cooperation with comedy shows across NYC, and our tour includes complimentary entrance to one or more stand-up comedy shows later that day/night, and throughout your NYC visit. Please note, show options may vary the day of, depending on availability. Your final show options and vouchers/confirmations for such will be given to you by your guide on the tour. An overview of each show will be provided by your guide so you can make your selection(s).

City: New York City

Wed 23 Apr

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Starting at $30.00

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Wed 23 Apr

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Free admission to one or more stand-up comedy shows.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
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

What To Expect

Gay Street

Our tour starts on the famous intersection of Gay Street and Christopher Street where your guide will narrate, with pictures, the history of New York City comedy from the early 1900s vaudeville, through the dinner clubs and radio of the 1930s and 40s.

The Duplex

Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Duplex, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.

Cafe Wha?

Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Wha, and the famous comedians who rose through this venue.

Bitter End

Your guide will narrate, with photos, the comedy history of The Cafe Au Go Go, and The Bitter End. As well as note the famous comedians who rose through these venues.

The Grisly Pear Comedy Club

At this stop, your guide will narrate, with pictures, the history of comedy regarding the rise of television in the 1960s, as well as the creation of Saturday Night Live, and famous African American contributions to comedy. Your guide will also note the most famous modern comedy clubs in New York City at this stop.

Comedy Cellar

At this stop, your guide will narrate the history of The Comedy Cellar, and your guide will offer to take photos of you in front of the famous marquee.

Village Underground

At this location, your guide will show you the second location of The Comedy Cellar, located at the Village Underground. Also at this stop, your guide will note a local stand-up comedy show that you are given free access to later that evening, as a benefit of attending this tour.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (16)

41hollyb

Feb 2025

Very knowledgeable guide, and we learned a lot. Honestly, it'll take me weeks to see all the acts he pointed out! We got a great overview of how comedy has unfolded over the years, and of the overall area.

Christopher_A

Jan 2025

Tour guide knew a lot and told me everything i was interested in learning about the NYC comedy business.

Ann_F

Sep 2024

Joe was really knowledgeable about US comedy! Was great to hear about the incredible history and walking around Greenwich is always great.